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BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Thursday after a mixed session on Wall Street as losses by technology and industrial companies offset other gains. Shanghai saw a modest gain after reopening following the Lunar New Year holiday. … [Continue reading] about Asian shares mostly lower after mixed day on Wall Street
Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19, but what qualifies as “enough” is still an open question. The goal is to get to “herd immunity,” which is when enough people have immunity, either … [Continue reading] about EXPLAINER: How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill banning nearly all abortions, following the lead of other states with similar measures that would go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn Roe … [Continue reading] about South Carolina House passes bill banning most abortions
BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Harvey on a minor league contract. BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired C Ronaldo Hernandez and minor league INF Nick Sogard from Tampa Bay in exchange for … [Continue reading] about Wednesday’s Transactions
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is reducing social distancing rules following a sharp drop in new coronavirus cases, including restarting indoor dining and reopening gyms. The relaxation that took effect Thursday is a huge relief for the city’s service sector, … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Hong Kong ease pandemic rules as cases decline
