SIBIU, Romania – As the fast-spreading coronavirus variant omicron rages through Western Europe, officials and experts in low-vaccinated Eastern Europe anticipate a post-holiday explosion of COVID-19 cases in much of the region.
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia and Richmond officials on Thursday announced a tentative agreement to transfer ownership of the city’s now mostly removed Confederate monuments to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.
PORTLAND, Maine – Raymond Archer was on the verge of losing his home during the cold Maine winter last year when government assistance came to the rescue, and he’s prepared for this season to be even more difficult.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Chinese officials promised steady deliveries of groceries to residents of Xi’an, an ancient capital with 13 million people that is under the strictest lockdown of a major Chinese city since Wuhan was shut early last year at the start of the pandemic.
HONOLULU – The Navy on Wednesday filed objections to the conclusion by a Hawaii state official that it should be required to remove fuel from tanks it owns near Pearl Harbor. State Department of Health Deputy Director Marian Tsuji now has 30 days to consider the Navy’s complaints before making a final decision.
Vaccinated Americans are slowly returning to international travel, even as new restrictions make planning trickier than before the pandemic. The number of flights abroad is still about 50% below normal, but the total is much higher than a year ago, according to the U.S.
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Publix grocery store chain will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents, company officials announced Wednesday.
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re planning to rent a home in central Florida over New Year’s Eve, you may be out of luck.
W.R. Robbins has paved the way for many students seeking a career in finance at Fort Hays State University. Along with his wife Yvonne, W.R. has created many opportunities for students with generous contributions to FHSU. Through the Robbins Banking Institute, students are able to navigate careers in finance with support from professors and peers.
NEW YORK – Hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday as the omicron variant creates havoc for travelers and for airlines that are having to cobble together flight crews as pilots, flight attendants and ground crews become infected or are exposed to others who have been.