Tag: Melinda Gates
Pakistan to resume polio campaign as COVID-19 cases decline
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan announced Tuesday it would resume vaccinations against polio next week, months after the drive against this crippling children’s disease was...
Amazon’s homeless shelter faces Seattle crisis, criticism
SEATTLE (AP) - A homeless shelter built on Amazon’s perfectly manicured urban Seattle campus is a major civic contribution that pushes the company to...
Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas
NEW YORK (AP) - Beyoncé has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the...
UN health agency chief unbowed amid attacks, Trump criticism
GENEVA (AP) - The World Health Organization’s director-general has faced many challenges during the coronavirus pandemic: racial slurs, death threats, social media caricatures -...
World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research
BRUSSELS (AP) - World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the...
World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research
BRUSSELS (AP) - World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the...
The Latest: Defense Secretary to meet about Capt. Crozier
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people...
The Latest: Britain reports nearly 20,000 deaths from virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people...
The Latest: UN wants leaders to work together against virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people...
Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges
NEW YORK (AP) - While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling....
