China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
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Travel Expert Rick Steves Cautions Against Vacationing In The New Year
Even with COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, Steves says to put the brakes on planning. -
U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Hit In Rocket Attack
The attack killed one Iraqi civilian and caused damage to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad as well as surrounding residential areas. No embassy personnel were hurt. -
'We Cannot Continue With Christmas': U.K. Tightens Rules As New COVID Variant Spreads
All of London and much of southeastern England is now under strict "Tier 4" lockdown restrictions after the discovery of what appears to be a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19. -
French President Macron Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Élysée Palace said President Emmanuel Macron will quarantine for seven days following his positive test results. -
New Zealand Will Give Free Coronavirus Vaccines To Residents, Neighboring Nations
If the vaccines are proven to be safe and effective, the immunization campaign is expected to begin with border officers and other essential workers at the beginning of 2021. -
U.K. Regulators Tell People With Severe Allergies Not To Get Vaccine
Two National Health Service workers with long histories of severe allergies received the Pfizer, BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Tuesday. Both are now recovering after bad reactions to the dose. -
‘Route Out’ Of The Pandemic: UK Gives 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, got the shot at 6:31 a.m. on what public health officials have dubbed “V-Day.” -
1st Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Administered This Week In The U.K.
The U.K. was the first Western country to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration could vote to approve the vaccine as early as Thursday.
