Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for using facial recognition to identify customers in a possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year.

On Tuesday, Israeli researchers unveiled dozens of newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments containing biblical texts dating back nearly 2,000 years.

Members of the World Health Organization backed the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite a growing number of countries that have suspended the use of the vaccine.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed the findings of a new study that suggests three feet, not six feet, was sufficient distance for students if they adhere to safety precautions.

A winter storm brought heavy snow to the state on Sunday, knocking out power to more than 30,000 people. As much as four feet of snow was expected in parts of Colorado and Wyoming.

London's Metropolitan Police commissioner on Sunday said she welcomed an independent review of how police disbanded a vigil for Sarah Everard, after officers drew outrage for clashing with women protesting.

The world-renowned cellist used the 15-minute observation period after receiving his second Covid-19 vaccine shot on Saturday to perform for others waiting at the Berkshire Community College site.

On Friday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said in a teleconference that he would not resign amid sexual harassment allegations and criticism of his administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic.

Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, on Friday said Japan, India, Australia and the United States agreed to work together to distribute vaccines in the Indo-Pacific and address cyberthreats.

On Friday, the Quad, which includes the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, held a virtual conference where the four countries agreed to join together to expand global vaccine supply.