WASHINGTON — The State Department on Friday named a new coordinator for its investigation into cases of so-called Havana Syndrome, responding to increased pressure from lawmakers to investigate and respond to hundreds of brain injuries reported by diplomats and intelligence officers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed a high-ranking deputy, […]
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Many people will soon be required to be fully vaccinated. Sarah Tew/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Companies with 100 or more employees have until Jan. 4 to implement the new federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the White House announced during […]
The House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill after months of stalemate among Democrats. Getty This story is part of Crossing the Broadband Divide, CNET’s coverage of how the country is working toward making broadband access universal. After months of heated negotiation among Democrats, the House of […]
Steamed up windows can appear misted and damp to touch when moisture builds up around the home. While it can be an enjoyable household mishap to draw on and admire, allowing steamed up windows to thrive in your property could result in the less enticing growth of black mould. The […]
Eddie Howe will have plenty of work to do at Newcastle to boost their Premier League survival bid between now and next summer. The former Bournemouth boss has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to take charge on Tyneside and will be firmly expected to keep the Magpies in the division […]
The US Congress has passed a landmark $1tn (£741bn) infrastructure spending package approved three months ago by the Senate. The 228-to-206 vote is a substantial triumph for Biden’s Democrats, who have bickered for months over the ambitious spending bills that make up the bulk of his domestic agenda. Billed as […]
The House passed a $555 billion infrastructure bill on Friday night, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden who is expected to quickly sign the measure into law. The funding package, which passed 228 to 206 and relied on Republican votes to get across the finish line, will ramp up […]
A road shrouded in smog in Noida, India, November 5, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis New Delhi is considered the world’s most-polluted capital city. The toxicity of its air rose to dangerous levels this week, partly fuelled by fireworks. The festival of Diwali on Thursday prompted mass use of fireworks despite a […]