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Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses...

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

What is Pentecostal Christianity?

In the wake of every election, political analysts pore over polls for clues about how conservative Christians voted, especially evangelicals – and the 2022 midterms are...

COVID: unvaccinated people may be seen as ‘free riders’ and face discrimination

More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet...

China’s COVID situation is dire – but it shouldn’t pose a big risk to other countries

China is currently in the midst of a severe wave of COVID infections and deaths. We don’t know exactly how bad it is because of significant...

House speaker election: fight over Kevin McCarthy’s leadership has exposed limits of Trump’s power

Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected speaker of the US House of Representatives after 15 gruelling votes – a longer process than has been needed than...

Prelude to Black Nazarene festivities draw over 30K devotees

MANILA – More than 30,000 devotees on Saturday joined the initial activity that leads to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday. In...

PH, China ink deal on authorized economic operator program

MANILA – The Philippines and China recently signed an agreement that will secure and facilitate trade by providing incentives to traders working jointly with customs administrations to...

Fighting in Ukraine to last for more months: White House

WASHINGTON – Military activities on the territory of Ukraine are likely to continue for months to come, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby...

Comelec ‘Register Anywhere’ expands coverage

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expanded its coverage of the Register Anywhere Project (RAP) being held in selected malls in Metro Manila, the Bicol...