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Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March
BANGKOK — Thailand and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each…
How many students are still missing from American schools? Here's what the data says
Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are…
Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on COVID-19
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced a rebellion from restive…
Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says
BANGKOK — Hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia, with 55 million…
Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don't like it
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about…
Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about…
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school.…
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school.…
Bayern Munich reports record revenues of $913 million
Bayern Munich has emerged from the turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic…
At 15, he is defending his home and parenting his sister. One young man’s struggle to stay in school
LOS ANGELES — This was the summer Deneffy Sánchez was supposed to…
Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
LONDON — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
Democratic governor spars with Republican challenger over pandemic policies in Kentucky debate
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his sweeping COVID-19 pandemic restrictions as he…
Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience
NEW YORK — As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with…
Repurposing dead spiders, counting cadaver nose hairs win Ig Nobels for comical scientific feats
Counting nose hairs in cadavers, repurposing dead spiders and explaining why scientists…
Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household…
FDA approves updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna as hospitalizations rise
A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at…
Thailand’s new prime minister tells Parliament his government will urgently tackle economic woes
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to act quickly…
North Korea to allow its citizens abroad to return home, a sign of further easing of pandemic curbs
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday it will allow its…
Kentucky gubernatorial rivals offer contrasting themes on campaign trail
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear pledged Friday to redouble…