Alabama Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama has modified some of the COVID-19 restrictions for summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for July 31 at Coleman Coliseum. According to a news release, masks will not be required for people in attendance who are fully vaccinated. For those who have not been fully vaccinated, face coverings will be required. Another change is that there […]

Plans to pump money into rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure could give companies that make machinery and materials a solid foundation for growth. Caterpillar, with its heavy machinery, and construction materials company Vulcan Materials could see years of additional business as roads and bridges are rebuilt and buildings are modernized. The benefits would be even broader, impacting […]

The United States on Wednesday reported 12436 new coronavirus infections, taking the national total to 33,577,712. This is higher than the 7-day average of 11310. 375 new deaths reported on the same day took the total COVID death toll in the country to 602,837, as per the latest data from Johns Hopkins University. The 7-day average of COVID deaths is […]

In the week ended June 6, only 2.3 per cent of the households reported that their incomes were higher than a year ago.This was the lowest-ever proportion of households reporting an increase in income in any week, reveals Mahesh Vyas. In May 2021, the index of consumer sentiments fell by a massive 10.8 per cent compared to its level in […]

An influential watchdog group on Thursday said the British government was doing far too little to implement the ambitious pledges it has made on tackling climate change. Although the government has promised to cut its greenhouse emissions to net zero by 2050, it has failed to take interim steps — such as tax incentives for reducing emissions — essential to […]

Institutional investors say Westpac’s decision not to demerge its New Zealand business is a disappointment and a blow to the local sharemarket. The dual ASX/NZX-listed Australian bank Westpac Group announced Thursday morning it would keep its New Zealand business after a detailed review found a demerger would not be in the best interests of its shareholders. Westpac confirmed it was […]

Story Highlights The report, which is scheduled for official release next year, is the most comprehensive rundown to date of the impacts of climate change on our planet and our species. "The worst is yet to come, affecting our children's and grandchildren's lives much more than our own," the report warns. Millions of people worldwide are in for a disastrous […]

A booster shot of a Covid-19 vaccine may only be necessary for those most at risk of severe disease, according to a CDC vaccine safety group. Residents of long term care facilities, the elderly, health-care personnel and immunocompromised people may need boosters sooner. A working group on Covid-19 said there currently isn't enough data to recommend a booster shot in […]

By William P. Davis and Coral Murphy Marcos John David McAfee, the founder of the antivirus software maker bearing his name, died in a prison in Spain on Wednesday, the same day a Spanish court ruled that he could be extradited to the United States on tax-evasion charges. His death was confirmed by his lawyer, Nishay K. Sanan. Mr. McAfee […]