Tag: Diseases and conditions
AP-NORC poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want shots
Most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive...
Croatia, Montenegro tighten virus rules in tourism season
ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia and Montenegro have tightened rules against the new coronavirus along the Adriatic Sea coast amid a rise in infections and...
EXPLAINER: Why Japan ‘rising sun’ flag provokes Olympic ire
SEOUL, South Korea — Japan considers the “rising sun” flag part of its history. But some in the Koreas, China and other Asian countries...
Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start
TOKYO — A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not...
The Latest: US athletes enter the Tokyo opening ceremony
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
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Mexico to bury archeological find because of virus costs
MEXICO CITY — The costs of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic have forced Mexican archaeologists to re-bury a unusual find that combined colonial and...
Stocks push higher on Wall Street, on track for weekly gain
Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday, putting the market on track for a strong finish in a week that opened with a stumble.
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Hemingway Look-Alike Contest returns to the Florida Keys
KEY WEST, Fla. — The 40th edition of an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest opened Thursday night at an iconic Key West bar once frequented...
Americans are spending again and American Express is booming
NEW YORK — Spending at restaurants, shops and entertainment venues has come back in force as vaccines become more common, fueling a revenue surge...
PHOTOS: AP photographer turns the lens on herself at Cannes
CANNES, France — “Matt! Matt! Look over here, over your shoulder, Matt Damon!” The moment he turned with a big smile on his face,...