Tag: Health
US average mortgage rates tick lower; 30-year loan at 2.96%
Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week. The benchmark 30-year home loan held below the 3% mark amid further signs of the economy’s...
Back to normal? NBA plans to start ’21-22 season in October
MIAMI — The NBA told its teams Thursday that it intends to return to a normal schedule next season, with training camps opening in...
Sales pitch summer? Dems aim to showcase virus relief effort
MAIDENS, Va. — When Sherry Brockenbrough and her family opened a distillery on a leafy vista overlooking the James River on March 5, 2020,...
Lebanese hospitals warn of dangerous shortages in supplies
BEIRUT — Hospitals in Lebanon warned Thursday they may be forced to suspend kidney dialysis next week amid severe shortages in supplies, the latest...
Indiana health officials closing state’s virus testing sites
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health will close state-sponsored coronavirus testing program at the end of the month, delegating future tests to pharmacies,...
Amazon now says remote work OK 2 days a week
SEATTLE — Corporate and tech employees at Amazon won’t have to work in offices full time after coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
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Archaeologists dig hilltop over Plymouth Rock one last time
BOSTON — Archaeologists are giving a grassy hilltop overlooking iconic Plymouth Rock one last look before a historical park is built to commemorate the...
Sweden calls up 6 players as cover after coronavirus cases
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Sweden called up six reserve players on Thursday to train in their own bubble as potential cover for any more positive...
US budget deficit for current year hits record $2.1 trillion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit hit a record $2.06 trillion through the first eight months of this budget year as coronavirus relief programs...
Minor leaguer released from hospital after struck in head
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minor league pitcher Tyler Zombro was released from the hospital and will transition to outpatiant occupational and speech therapy in...