The New York State attorney general has opened an investigation into whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo acted improperly while writing his book about the pandemic.
Swiss hit the gym and cafes as COVID measures ease
The Swiss hit the al fresco dining tables and were back pumping iron on Monday as the country reopened outdoor cafes and indoor gyms despite rising COVID case rates.
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
The World Health Organization’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities.
US immigration agencies ordered to end use of terms ‘alien’ and ‘assimilation’
The leaders of two US immigration agencies issued new guidance Monday ordering staff to end the use of terms such as “illegal alien” and “assimilation,” according to two officials, words that immigration advocates had criticized as dehumanizing.
With Search Ending, 13 Are Likely Dead in Capsized Boat in Gulf
The Seacor Power, a lift boat carrying 19 people, capsized last week, eight miles from a Louisiana port in stormy weather. Six crew members were quickly rescued. The bodies of five others have been recovered.
We can’t believe how good this Microsoft Surface Pro 7 deal is at Staples
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7, a tablet with the 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and a 12.3-inch PixelSense display, is currently $300 off at Staples.
POT1 gene mutation predisposes to glioma and affects survival in a sex-specific manner
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborators at other institutions have discovered that POT1, a gene known to be associated with risk of glioma, the most common type of malignant brain tumor, mediates its effects in a sex-specific manner. Researchers found that female mice with glioma that lacked the gene survived less than males. …
Apex Legends finally comes to mobile as a new stand-alone game
Apex Legends Mobile is a new stand-alone mobile game developed by Respawn Entertainment.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War/Warzone Season 3 brings new maps and weapons
Activision has detailed what to expect from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War/Warzone Season 3, with a substantial amount of content planned for both games.
Racial violence and the mental health of Black Americans
Police violence against Black Americans is shamefully common in the United States and devastates communities. For incidents that get widespread media exposure, a collective trauma is felt across the nation, especially for Black individuals. Research supports that experiencing racism even vicariously can harm the mental and physical health of others of the same racial group, …