Soggy California drenched anew as Nor'easter buries New England, New York
Some 21,000 people in the flood zone remained under evacuation orders or warnings.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Researchers seek powerful antibody against many variants; breakthrough cases may be less infectious
Here is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Scientists seek Covid protection boost for people with weakened immunity
Faced with very little data and fears that some of these patients could be particularly vulnerable to the virus, scientists are seeking to figure out how to best protect them.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Arthritis drug shows promise against severe COVID: Study
A repurposed arthritis drug has shown positive results in a clinical trial of patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Pfizer's rheumatoid arthritis drug shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia
Results of the study, which tested the drug in 289 hospitalized adult patients with the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.
Thu Jun 17 2021
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines and side effects
While the distribution of the first vaccines for the coronavirus has raised hopes, it has also sparked some concern about side effects.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Hurricane Maria regains Category 5 hurricane strength - NHC
The hurricane is expected to move towards the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Lady Gaga opens Super Bowl halftime show
Recording artist Lady Gaga performs at halftime during Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.
Mon Feb 06 2017
Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer
Being overweight can raise the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancers of the stomach and digestive tract, researchers said.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Gene test can reduce chemo use among breast-cancer patients, study says
Nearly half of the patients considered at high risk for recurrence might actually be low risk based on genetic factors, researchers found.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Dementia rates slowing, says US study
The possible falling rates of dementia cases in the United States, may offer hope that some cases of the disease might be delayed or preventable.
Thu Feb 11 2016
The best moments from the Super Bowl XLIX
A record number of people watched the New England Patriots' dramatic 10-point come-from-behind thriller against the Seattle Seahawks.
Tue Feb 03 2015
NFL: Super Bowl 49 viewership sets US television record
New England's dramatic victory over Seattle in Super Bowl 49 on Sunday was the most watched show in American television history, seen by a record 114.4 million US viewers.
Tue Feb 03 2015
Storm pummels New England, but spares New York and New Jersey
Although forecasters admitted that some of their predictions were off base and residents grumbled about cities shutting down because officials overreacted, the storm did live up to the mark elsewhere.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Olympics: Boston details $4.7 bln bid for 2024 Games
The site of the stirring 1999 Ryder Cup US comeback and the home stadium of the New England Patriots are among the storied venues that will host the 2024 Olympics -- if Boston wins.
Fri Jan 23 2015
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024