The Federal Reserve will announce a plan to taper its asset purchases in September, according to a solid majority of economists polled by Reuters who also said the U.S. jobless rate would remain above its pre-pandemic level for at least a year.

Federal Reserve Board building is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Leah MillisBENGALURU, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will announce a plan to taper its asset purchases…

Several jurisdictions overseas have introduced a vaccine mandate for entry into public and private spaces. But will Australia?

A woman wearing a face mask walks down the street in Sydney during the state’s coronavirus lockdown. Source: Unsplash/Kate Trifo. Several jurisdictions overseas have introduced vaccine requirements for entry into…

Middle-aged spread cannot be blamed on a waning metabolism, according to researchers.

By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Middle-aged spread cannot be blamed on a waning metabolism, according to an unprecedented analysis of the body’s energy use. The study, of 6,400 people,…

Hospital-acquired Covid ranged from 1% to 25% of cases in different hospitals.

By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent A major analysis of the spread of Covid within hospitals has shown a massive gulf in ability to contain the virus during the first…

LONDON, Aug 12 ― No new cases of a rare and severe blood clots following vaccination with AstraZeneca’s Covid shot have been reported in Britain in recent weeks after a decision to restrict its use in under-40s, British scientists said yesterday. Vaccine-indu…

A dose of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is displayed at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Britain January 2, 2021. Reuters pic LONDON, Aug 12 No…

SEOUL: North Korea on Wednesday (Aug 11) said South Korea and the United States missed a chance to improve relations and are risking a “serious security crisis” by choosing to escalate tensions as they conduct joint military drills. Kim Yong Chol, a genera…

SEOUL: North Korea on Wednesday (Aug 11) said South Korea and the United States missed a chance to improve relations and are risking a “serious security crisis” by choosing to…

Crew members will live in a 3D-printed environment and be subjected to Mars conditions.

“Crew tasks may include simulated spacewalks, scientific research, use of virtual reality and robotic controls, and exchanging communications,” NASA wrote. Unfortunately, Kiwis looking to escape New Zealand’s brutal housing market…

After an inspired Olympic-run, Doncic signs a massive deal to stay with the Mavericks.

Luka Doncic has agreed to a five-year $207 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski and Bill Duffy, Doncics agent. Days after returning to Slovenia following…

The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year, as very fast and bright meteors frequently leave long “wakes” of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere

The Perseid meteor shower, a stunning celestial display, is set to peak next week, lighting up Ireland’s skies with shooting stars. People in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to…

Despite having a six-figure deposit, Stephanie Walker’s options were still limited. So she and a good friend joined forces.

It is not common for a first home buyer to pick up a three-bedroom house in a central Auckland suburb these days but, by joining forces with a friend, Stephanie…