Canada Child Benefit recipients getting an extra $300 per child this month | CBC News
If you collect the Canada Child Benefit, you'll notice a temporary boost to your bank balance today — the government…
Canadians should wear masks as an ‘added layer of protection,’ says Tam | CBC News
Canada's chief public health officer says Canadians should wear a mask as an "added layer of protection" whenever physical distancing…
Epidemiologists brace for 2nd wave of COVID-19 — and it may come in September | CBC News
It may seem like things are returning to normal but epidemiologists are warning it's too early to let our guard…
Can I let cleaners into my house? Your COVID-19 questions answered | CBC News
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll…
Your Devices May Be Vulnerable to BIAS Bluetooth Attack: Report
A Bluetooth flaw could leave your phone at risk and all devices appear to have this vulnerability. Researchers found a…
“Somewhat dissatisfied”
Popular Fortnite streamer SypherPK has had his say on the new Fortnite update. Watch Sypher explain why the update has…
New vivo X50 Pro promo video and multiple images surface
Yesterday, vivo teased that the X50 Pro will be the first phone to use the new 50MP ISOCELL GN1 and…
Appears like Samsung has decided about its Galaxy Note 20 event
For the past few years, Samsung has conducted two major “Unpacked” events every year. The first takes place in February…
Empty trains, clogged roads: Americans get behind the wheel to avoid transit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Americans plan for life after pandemic lockdowns, many want to avoid public transport and use…
Wall Street climbs up as financiers claim recovery; Nasdaq at 3-month high
(Reuters) - Wall Street’s main indexes surged and the Nasdaq hit its highest level in three months on Wednesday as…
Prosecutor seeks transfer of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga to U.N. custody
A French Gendarme, wearing a protective face mask, stands at the entrance of the courtroom before the initial extradition hearing…
Rural Ecuador deals with coronavirus break out without physicians
CHANDUY, Ecuador (Reuters) - When a group of villagers in the Ecuadorean fishing community of El Real came down with…
U.S. airlines step up safety measures in preparation for recovery
(Reuters) - U.S. carriers JetBlue Airways Corp and United Airlines Holdings Inc announced fresh safety measures on Wednesday aimed at…
Monkeys infected with COVID-19 develop immunity in studies, a positive sign for vaccines
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two studies in monkeys published on Wednesday offer some of the first scientific evidence that surviving COVID-19…
Inovio says COVID-19 vaccine produces antibodies in mice, guinea pigs
(Reuters) - U.S. immunotherapy company Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc (INO.O) said on Wednesday its experimental vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection produced…
U.S. arrests two men wanted by Japan over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape
BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Wednesday arrested a former Special Forces soldier and another man wanted by Japan on…
Rwanda’s most-wanted genocide suspect appears before French court
PARIS (Reuters) - Felicien Kabuga, indicted on charges of genocide related to the 1994 Rwandan massacre of some 800,000 people,…
Spain tightens mask guidelines for all older than 5
Image copyright EPA Image caption Only those with health issues or young children will be exempt from wearing masks Wearing…
Millions brace as Cyclone Amphan makes landfall
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionAmphan: Heavy rains and wind hit India's east coastFerocious wind and rain…
Most states sharing coronavirus patients’ addresses with law enforcement, report states
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.At least two-thirds of…
Canadian study finds that enzymes in cannabis could treat COVID-19
The study was conducted in April by researchers at the University of Lethbridge Researchers at the University of Lethbridge recently…
Researchers in China think new drug can stop pandemic ‘without vaccine’
Beijing – A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic…
Coronavirus US: How dentist appointments may change in response to COVID-19 pandemic -TV
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's still unclear how COVID-19 may permanently change infection control practices in dental care settings. It's a…
Lincoln man encourages people to get antibody test for COVID-19
Posted: Tue 8:14 PM, May 19, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Right now the likelihood of getting a COVID-19 test…
Lenovo’s Duet Chromebook Is an Excellent Consistency of Ease and Power
The vast majority of laptops that cross my desk are dull pieces of plastic and metal, but every now and…
This AI Master Wants to Serenade You
Philip Sheppard has recorded solo cello albums, composed more than 60 soundtracks, and adapted 206 national anthems for Olympic Games…
How Do Astronauts Escape When an Area Release Fails?
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are expected to become the first humans to ride a…
A Reading List for Kids on Their Very Long Summer Break
So your normal, too-short summer vacation has suddenly become a hyper-extended, undifferentiated snake-dragon thing. You have a lot of time…
How Does an Infection Spread in Cities? It’s a Problem of Scale
The people who design and build cities have a saying, or they used to: The mistakes of the planners are…
RSPCA confirms investigation into corella deaths north of Adelaide
The RSPCA has confirmed it is investigating the death of more than 50 little corellas, which began falling out of…
Canberra Airport seeks exemption to let ACT residents travel to Queensland and South Australia
Canberra Airport has approached the Queensland and South Australia governments, asking for a new "travel bubble" to be created between…
Ann Marie Smith’s death won’t be examined by special needs royal commission
The royal commission into violence against people with disability will not immediately launch an investigation into the death and horrific…
Star of Guts recipient Charles Zerafa succumbs to cancer fight, having ‘deteriorated quickly’ after bout with coronavirus
Charles Zerafa, the humble hero, has passed away.Key points:Charles Zerafa has been remembered as someone who wanted "everyone around him…
Australia began a battle with China over an investigation into COVID-19– did it go too tough?
It was the interview that sent hares running around the world.One month ago, Foreign Minister Marise Payne told the ABC's…
Concerns over plan to switch off household solar panels when grid is unstable
Thanasis Avramis has been an advocate of solar panels since he had them installed in 2008.Key points:The Australian Energy Market…
Trump Allies Recruiting ‘Pro-Trump’ Physicians To Prescribe Fast Resuming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican political operatives are recruiting “pro-Trump” doctors to go on television to prescribe reviving the U.S. economy…
Taiwan president turns down Beijing rule; China says ‘reunification’ unavoidable
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its “one country, two systems” offer of autonomy ,…
Stocks adrift as vaccine rally falters; gold and bonds increase
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks struggled to extend the week’s rally on Wednesday, and gold and bonds firmed, as a…
‘It depends on us’: how Merkel and Macron restored EU uniformity
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - It took a courtroom of scarlet-robed judges to spur Angela Merkel to make one of her boldest…
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc baby powder in U.S. and Canada
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it would stop selling its talc Baby Powder in the United States…
China’s Taiwan affairs office says reunification is natural pattern
BEIJING (Reuters) - “Reunification” of Taiwan with the mainland is the natural trend of history and efforts to seek independence…
Luckin scandal causal sequence prompts chairman-backed firm to seek cash: sources
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - A company linked to China’s scandal-hit Luckin Coffee Inc (LK.O) is seeking fresh capital, sources said,…
Michigan governor declares emergency after dams collapse
An aerial view of flooding as water overruns Sanford Dam, Michigan, U.S. in this May 19, 2020 still frame obtained…
Exclusive: In veiled warning to Iran, U.S. tells Gulf mariners to stay clear of its warships
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the U.S. Navy issued a warning on Tuesday…
U.S. Department of Justice cautions California governor over pandemic church closings
FILE PHOTO: California governor Gavin Newsom waits to speak at a news conference in San Diego, California, U.S. October 9,…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are different for various socio-demographic groups, and Medical News Today has zoomed in on…
The dual impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on air quality
A recent satellite analysis suggests that the COVID-19 lockdown is reducing two pollutants but increasing another.Share on PinterestA reduction in…
U.K. veteran, who raised £33M for hospitals, to be knighted | CBC News
Col. Tom Moore, who became a national hero in Britain after raising 33 million pounds ($56.4 million Cdn) for the…
Brazil reports daily record of 1,179 coronavirus deaths | CBC News
Brazil will expand its use of chloroquine for treating the coronavirus this week, according to President Jair Bolsonaro, after the…
Robots and electrostatic sprayers: Air travel industry looks to technology to bring back wary passengers | CBC News
Technology could play a major role in trying to lure passengers back as airports and airlines prepare for a return…