Wuhan mayor expects 1,000 more cases of coronavirus in China
Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang estimated that 45 percent of the 2,800 who are suspected to be infected with the virus will turn into confirmed cases, causing the total to rise…
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Death toll rises to at least 9 as Australian wildfires rage across three states
The death toll has risen to at least nine people as wildfires rage in Australia across three states. Since September, fires have scorched millions of acres with at least nine…
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time’s ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine announced its 2019 “Person of the Year” Wednesday — Sweden’s teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Time said Greta “has offered a moral clarion call to those who…
British dogs, cats becoming more obese, survey says
The number of obese pet dogs and cats in Britain has increased to the point that some veterinarians now need specialized equipment to hoist them onto the exam table, a…
Vitamin E acetate cited as likely suspect in vaping lung illness
Vitamin E acetate, a petroleum-derived oil used in cosmetics, has been named by the government as a “toxicant of concern” in the vaping-related illness outbreak that has killed at least…
At least 1 dead, many rescued amid dangerous flooding in Britain
Britain’s Meteorological Office issued more than 115 flood warnings in the Midlands and north early Friday, as heavy rains stranded dozens of people and forced others from their homes. Officials…
1 dead, driver arrested after buses collide in south London
A collision between two buses in London killed one person and injured more than a dozen others late Thursday, authorities said. The buses collided in Orpington, about 10 miles southeast…
Delhi declares health emergency over air pollution
An Indian Supreme Court-mandated pollution body place Delhi and surrounding areas under a public health emergency after heavy smog drenched the region Friday. Schools were closed and all outdoor activities…
North Ireland brothers wanted in connection with 39 deaths in truck
British police said Tuesday two North Ireland brothers are wanted on suspicion of manslaughter and human trafficking in the investigation of 39 deaths. Police identified the brothers as Ronan Hughes,…
Driver charged with manslaughter in connection with 39 lorry deaths
British police said Saturday the driver of a truck trailer arrested as a suspect in connection with the deaths of 39 people found dead inside Wednesday has been charged with…
