China Locks Down More Than 45 Million People as COVID Returns

China saw more than 5,000 new Covid-19 infections for the first time since the early days of the pandemic, as outbreaks of the highly contagious omicron variant prompt officials to lock down more cities and impose further restrictions.   The were a total of 5,154 new cases Tuesday, of which […]


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French Senate Votes To Ban Headscarves From Sports Competitions

The French Senate has voted to ban sports players wearing headscarves during competitions, a move politicians say was taken in the interests of religious neutrality.   The contentious decision, opposed by Emmanuel Macron’s government, was approved by 160 votes to 143 in the upper house of parliament on Tuesday. Prior […]


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How to Get Your Free At-home COVID Test

How to Get Your Free At-home COVID Test Covered by Insurance Most Americans with health insurance will be able to access free COVID-19 tests starting Saturday, but insurers are not required to reimburse those who bought the kits before then. Last month, President Joe Biden announced the measure as part […]


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China Locks Down 3rd City

China Locks Down 3rd City, Raising Affected To 20 Million Anyang has locked down residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people.   A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising […]


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Tiny Apartment For Less Than $1 Per Month

Ikea is offering a tiny apartment in Tokyo for less than $1 per month Swedish retailer Ikea is becoming a landlord in Japan with a tiny apartment it will rent out in Tokyo.   The 10-square-meter (107-square-foot) apartment is located in the Shinjuku district and will cost just 99 yen […]


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