Air Canada Lifts 2023 Outlook as Overseas Travel Binge Continues
Air Canada boosted its outlook for the second time in three months, joining US airlines in posting big
2023-08-11 20:27
US Halts Import of Rare Cargo of Polish Wheat in Houston
The US is holding back a rare cargo of Polish wheat being imported into Houston, a move that
2023-08-11 19:20
How the Maui Wildfires Became So Destructive, So Fast
At least 55 people are dead and hundreds of homes incinerated after tail winds from a hurricane stoked
2023-08-11 18:20
Coach Beat Michael Kors in the Handbag Wars. Now It Has to Fix It
Tapestry Inc., with Coach, and Capri Holdings Ltd., with Michael Kors, have been battling for nearly a decade
2023-08-11 17:59
Rare Turkish Surplus in Current Account Spells Relief But No Fix
Turkey’s current account moved into surplus for the first time in nearly two years, as a boom in
2023-08-11 17:54
Hong Kong Narrows 2023 GDP Expectations as Recovery Loses Steam
Hong Kong is slightly less optimistic about its outlook for economic growth this year as the post-pandemic activity
2023-08-11 17:18
New Zealand Food Prices Fall for First Time Since Early 2022
New Zealand posted its first monthly decline in food prices since early 2022, adding to signs that inflation
2023-08-11 08:17
Return of Tour Groups From China Seen Boosting Spending in Japan
Chinese tour groups have been noticeably absent from the flocks of travelers returning to post-pandemic Japan. That’s about
2023-08-11 06:18
United Pilot Miscommunication Led to Hawaii Jet Dive Last Year
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. flight suddenly dipped toward the ocean shortly after taking off from a Hawaii
2023-08-11 03:58
Booking.com Owner Sued by Texas on Alleged Deceptive Practices
Booking Holdings Inc., which operates the website Booking.com, was sued by Texas for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade
2023-08-11 02:17
Hollywood Studios, Striking Writers Set to Meet Friday
Striking Hollywood writers plan to meet Friday with their counterparts from the major studios, according to an email
2023-08-11 01:47
Cats given anti-Covid pills for humans after thousands die from feline virus in Cyprus
Cats in Cyprus are being treated with anti-Covid pills meant for humans after a feline virus killed thousands of animals on the island. An estimated 8,000 cats have died from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), prompting the government to approve the use of stockpiled human coronavirus medication. The disease is almost always lethal if left untreated, but medication is effective in around 85 per cent of cases. However, the high price of the medication made it inaccessible to vets and pet owners in Cyprus, activists said. The government’s veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis said the first batch of 2,000 medication packages will be used to mitigate what has been called the “FCov-2023” outbreak, with a total of 80,000 pills becoming available later. Mr Pipis told the Guardian the health ministry rolled out the treatment on 8 August, celebrated as International Cat Day. Each pill will cost €2.5 (£2.16) and can be bought at local vets’ offices, after a formal examination and diagnosis. It is hoped the move will end the outbreak, first noticed in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia in January. FIP, which spreads through contact with cat faeces, has spread across the island four months later, the Pancyprian Veterinary Association said. Local animal activists claimed FIP has killed 300,000 cats, but PVA president Nektaria Ioannou Arsenoglou called that figure an exaggeration. The disease is unrelated to Covid-19 and cannot be contracted by human beings. However, the active ingredient in anti-Covid medication Lagevrio, molnupiravir, has proven effective in treating cats who’ve contracted FIP. The feline virus has been around since 1963, Ms Arsenoglou added, but previous epidemics in the UK, US, Taiwan, and Greece remained confined to catteries and eventually fizzled out without the use of any medication. However, the outbreak in Cyprus has also affected indoor cats. Read More Maui wildfires – live: Devastating wildfire burns historic town ‘to the ground’ in Hawaii and kills 36 Wildfire devastates Hawaii's historic Lahaina Town, a former capital of the kingdom A feline virus mutation in Cyprus caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, veterinary leader says UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection Ukraine war live: Putin ‘considers coming face to face with world leaders’ at G20 Poland to double troops number at border with Belarus
2023-08-10 23:25