Tag: Pandemics
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens
NEW YORK -- Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.Keeping home chickens...
Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
Officials say Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024DUBAI,...
Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
NEW YORK -- Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when...
North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID-19 claims but against a clothing chain
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's Supreme Court issued mixed rulings Friday for businesses seeking financial help from the COVID-19 pandemic, declaring one insurer's...
Fewer U.S. grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data
Fewer grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people...
Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
TAMESNA, Morocco -- After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent...