Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn’t necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon. After seeing two academic years thrown off course by the pandemic, school leaders around the country are planning for the … [Continue reading] about Schools plan for potential of remote learning into the fall
The tennis crowd: players thrive with fans back in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was about to respond to a question about Australian Open crowds when he paused, thought for a moment, and then asked an official if fans were still allowed into Melbourne Park for the year’s first … [Continue reading] about The tennis crowd: players thrive with fans back in Australia
Burkina Faso hospitals struggle with new wave of COVID-19
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — For nearly a year, Ousseni Yanogo thought he was doing everything he could to protect himself from the coronavirus. The 63-year-old retired gendarme diligently wore a mask, washed his hands and stayed a safe distance … [Continue reading] about Burkina Faso hospitals struggle with new wave of COVID-19
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel? It depends on where you’re going. In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test. The U.S., for … [Continue reading] about Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
Big challenge: Biden is pressed to end federal death penalty
CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Biden, the first sitting U.S. president to openly oppose the death penalty, has discussed the possibility of instructing the Department of Justice to stop scheduling new executions, officials have told The Associated Press. If he … [Continue reading] about Big challenge: Biden is pressed to end federal death penalty