Is climate change killing California?
California is the world’s top producer of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, and by 2050, it may be the world’s largest wine producer, according to projections from a California research team. But climate change is…
sports
Wyoming passes vaccine exemption law with controversial provision
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement The US state of Wyoming has adopted a vaccine law with a contentious provision that would allow parents to opt out of vaccinating their…
Pfizer’s share price rises 2 percent on positive news from pharma company
Pfizer Inc.’s share price rose more than 2 percent on Friday on the back of positive news from the world’s largest drugmaker. The company announced a $14.6 billion deal to sell its consumer health…
Life, art and laughter: the week’s best films
– Like an unstoppable rage train, Jordan Peele’s film The Miseducation of Cameron Post is not just about a teenager learning to lose her virginity. Written, directed and narrated by Peele, the unconventional coming-of-age…
Socialist Michelle Bachelet faces spirited leftwing challenge from rightwing candidate
Pablo Longueira, who could pose a serious threat to leftwing candidate Michelle Bachelet, is trying to carve out a niche for himself as a democratic insurgent Juan Pablo Longueira is no ordinary politician. When…
Ford and Foxconn announce new partnership to make more parts in the U.S.
Ford and Foxconn announced Wednesday that they are forming a partnership to increase the volume of components used in Ford vehicles that are made in the United States. “We’re committed to doing right by…
Ford abandons Rivian EV partnership as electric cars move to forefront
Credit: Rivian FORD is following in the footsteps of car-makers around the world as it throws its future electric cars development into the balance, WWD reports. The firm in April agreed to make deals…
Toronto’s Healthy Toronto proposal puts pressure on clinicians
Image copyright CPA Image caption Dr. Julio Montaner said to decouple COVID from ED was a “mistake” A series of moves by the Toronto Public Health system will reduce the potential for hospital overload,…
Requests for more info after the H1N1 vaccination
By Marc Poulin, MD, Staff Physician, Centre for Centre for Infectious Disease More than 11,500 children have now received the annual life-saving H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine, with approximately 1,000 more expected to be administered…
Poland’s right-wing government is facing protests for defending free speech in Russia
Poland is currently embroiled in the longest border crisis in its history. Every day, the 830-mile border between the two European Union member states grinds to a halt. The result is that about 500,000…