CORONAVIRUS

After using his roommate's razor, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles developed bumps that resembled spider bites and wouldn't respond to antibiotics.

Global displacement from war, crises doubles in a decade: UN

Juneteenth marks the day when 250,000 slaves in Texas were delivered the message of their freedom. At present, the day is celebrated with parties and gatherings commemorating the hardships of former slaves.

Japan's central bank on Friday announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

Digital nomads flee virus-hit Manila for shattered tourist towns

Emotional Neymar inspires Brazil into Copa quarters after Peru cruise

Neymar inspires Brazil to cruise past Peru in perfect Copa start

Meghan Markle shared that her pets helped her manage being apart from loved ones over the past year.

The Delta variant is said to be 60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant, which was first detected in the U.K. and is 50% more contagious than the original strain.

Electric auto startups hit speed bumps after heady debuts

A Texas man is one of the rare COVID-19 patients who received a double lung transplant following a positive diagnosis.

The handshake after Covid -- good riddance, or welcome back?

UN debates holding General Assembly in person

France ditches masks but virus cases surge in Africa

Royal Caribbean delays trip after 8 crew test Covid-19 positive

Moscow sees new variants behind Covid-19 spike

Walmart's tested its drone services by delivering at-home COVID-19 self-collection test kits to customers.

Currently 10% of COVID-19 cases are made up of the Delta variant of the virus.

Iran says Friday's presidential vote a 'serious' contest

In times of crisis, leaders inspire the grit to persevere by being brutally honest and totally transparent, along with demonstrating faith in their employees’ own work ethic.