More children coming down with adenovirus infections; symptoms include fever and pink eye, doctors say
Most adenovirus cases are mild, although serious infections can happen, especially in infants and people with weak immune systems.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 17
May 17, 2023 6:00 AM McCarthy says debt ceiling deal possible this week after talks with Biden Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy’s US debt ceiling…
From rough sleeping to shelter evictions: The long journey out of homelessness in Singapore
What does it take for the homeless to get a permanent roof over their heads? The documentary, Homeless in Singapore, tracks a group of them over five months and uncovers…
Commentary: What athletes sacrifice to compete on the world stage
To say that sacrifice is required for an athlete to compete on the world stage feels shallow because not many understand what that sacrifice really entails, says former national swimmer…
Swiss prosecutor seeks three-year sentence for rape-accused Islamic scholar
May 17, 2023 5:11 AM Ramadan said he had let himself be kissed by his accuser but insisted there were no sexual relations between them. Read More
McCarthy says debt ceiling deal possible this week after talks with Biden
May 17, 2023 4:52 AM Biden is trying to reach a debt ceiling deal by June 1 to lift the threat of economic calamity. Read More
Two killed in explosion in northern Spain, reports say
May 17, 2023 1:21 AM Authorities are investigating the incident as possible gender violence. Read More
Coming years ‘critical’ to slash plastic pollution: UN
May 17, 2023 1:16 AM Research estimates plastic could emit 19 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Read More
Relative of Brigitte Macron beaten up at family chocolate shop
May 17, 2023 12:31 AM The 30-year-old was hit on the head, arms and legs by his aggressors. Read More
J&J’s proposed talc settlement would pay US$400 million to US state AGs
May 17, 2023 12:22 AM J&J has said that its talc products are safe and do not cause cancer. Read More