Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
Japan OKs funds for $1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet approved a proposed 32 trillion yen ($296 billion) supplementary budget on Wednesday to help fund $1.1 trillion in measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast 21 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund to help countries weather a painful recession triggered by the coronavirus and bridge divisions over the conditions that should be attached for access to the money.
France's virus tracing app ready to go, parliament to vote 40 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday on whether to endorse a contact-tracing app designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus amid sharp debate over privacy concerns.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified Updated 10 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email VATICAN CITY (AP) — The founder of the Knights of Colombus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood.
NWSL returning to play with summertime tournament in Utah Updated 42 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Pro soccer returns to the U.S. next month when the National Women's Soccer League starts a 25-game tournament in a pair of stadiums in Utah that will be kept clear of fans to protect players from the coronavirus.
