Wave of canceled flights from omicron closes out 2021
Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections By The Associated Press December 31, … Read More
The fast-moving fire was ‘upon people in a matter of minutes,’ a reporter says. Officials say approximately 35,000 people were evacuated.
Boulder County, Colorado, Sheriff Joe Pelle said he expects about 500 or more homes were destroyed in the fast-spreading wildfires that started Thursday. There are 2,000 homes in the burn … Read More
Live updates: 1 in 15 people in London likely has COVID-19
LONDON — New figures from Britain’s official statistics body estimate that about 1 in 25 people in private households in England had COVID-19 in the week before Christmas, as the … Read More
Putin says he has ‘firmly defended’ his nation’s interests’
Putin says he has ‘firmly defended’ his nation’s interests’ and praises Russia’s strength in new year message hours after phone call with Biden Vladimir Putin said Moscow ‘firmly’ defended its … Read More
‘Evil’ killers of little Arthur could face longer jail terms
‘Evil’ killers of little Arthur could face longer jail terms: Attorney General refers ‘unduly lenient’ sentences handed to father and step-mother to Court of Appeal after they subjected six-year-old to … Read More
Britain’s Omicron wave hits another pandemic high
Britain’s Omicron wave hits another pandemic high: UK logs 189,846 positive tests and hospitalisations soar by 65% over a week as Boris Johnson warns of ‘challenges in coming weeks’ in … Read More
World sees in the New Year despite Covid restrictions as party spirit overcomes Omicron concerns
Hello 2022! China and North Korea are the latest to see in the New Year with fireworks following Australia’s traditional Sydney Harbour extravaganza Many countries have scaled down celebrations due … Read More
The fast-moving fire was ‘upon people in a matter of minutes,’ a reporter says. Officials are holding a press conference now.
The mayors of two Colorado towns said wind-fueled wildfires devastated areas of their communities after residents scrambled to evacuate Thursday. “We just witnessed incredible devastation around the town, and then also … Read More
Historic windstorm fueled blaze that displaced hundreds
As quickly as the winds began, they subsided overnight and the weather started a quick swing to the other extreme: The fire-ravaged area is under a winter weather warning Friday … Read More
Live updates: 1 in 15 people in London likely has COVID-19
LONDON — New figures from Britain’s official statistics body estimate that about 1 in 25 people in private households in England had COVID-19 in the week before Christmas, as the … Read More
