A longtime recreation destination across the river from Philadelphia was being auctioned for parts. Then a man with a plan swooped in.
Help! I Want to Go to Europe in August. Is This a Pipe Dream?
Much of the continent remains closed to Americans because of the virus, but many travelers want to visit this summer. Will their plans materialize?
Mind blown: Modern brains evolved much more recently than thought
Modern brains are younger than originally thought, possibly developing as recently as 1.5 million years ago, according to a study published Thursday—after the earliest humans had already begun walking on two feet and had even started fanning out from Africa.
Toward a reliable oral treatment for sickle cell disease
For the millions of people worldwide who have sickle cell disease, there are only a few treatment options, which include risky bone marrow transplants, gene therapy or other treatments that address a subset of symptoms. Today, researchers will describe the discovery of a small molecule with the potential to address the root cause of sickle …
Justin Rose charges into four-shot lead with commanding first-round 65 at the Masters
Amid the azaleas and magnolias of Augusta National, it was a Rose who flourished during the first round of golf’s Masters.
Tokyo tightening virus measures nearly 100 days before Olympics
Japan’s government will approve tighter coronavirus measures for the capital on Friday, weeks after lifting a state of emergency and with just over 100 days until the postponed Tokyo Olympics.
‘Full capacity everywhere’: Manila hospitals struggle as virus surges
Angelo Barrera’s father struggled to breathe from COVID-19 as he was driven around the Philippine capital in search of a hospital bed. After five hours he got on a waitlist, but died before he could get inside.
Hong Kong suspends its order of AstraZeneca jabs
Hong Kong on Friday confirmed it has requested AstraZeneca suspend delivery of its COVID-19 vaccine amid fears of severe side effects and concerns over its efficacy against new variants of the coronavirus.
Australia to buy extra 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccine
Australia said Friday that it has finalized a deal to buy an extra 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine as it rapidly pivots away from its earlier plan to rely mainly on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Gibraltar unlocks after mass vaccinations
Maskless people greet each other in the streets, friends gather for meals inside restaurants and sports fans once again attend live events.