SEATTLE, WA — State health officials confirmed three new deaths linked to COVID-19 in Washington and 672 new confirmed cases of the disease Wednesday, marking the lowest number of new case counts the state has seen in days as it endures a surge of new infections. At the weekly Department […]

SEATTLE, WA — The University of Washington is scaling back plans to hold small, in-person courses this fall quarter, citing an “alarming increase” in COVID-19 cases seen in Washington and much of the United States. In late June, UW unveiled plans that would allow for courses with 50 or fewer […]

Photo credit: Jonathan Storey – Getty Images From Harper’s BAZAAR This year’s Black Lives Matter movement against racial inequality has rightfully ricocheted throughout the world. There’s work to be done across the board, of course, but the beauty industry is beginning to recognise just how much it still has to […]

Designed to measure fitness, character and competence, the bar exam is a grueling 12-hour test typically administered over a two-day period to thousands of recent law school graduates. But with coronavirus cases still surging in many parts of the nation, some law school graduates view this communal experience not as […]

Photo credit: Arx0nt From Netdoctor Cinnamon does far more than flavour your favourite dishes. With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, cinnamon is something of a super spice. To appreciate the full spectrum of cinnamon’s health-boosting powers, we asked Dr Deborah Lee, of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, and Dr Sarah […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’s “getting used to” wearing a mask as he showed off his from the White House briefing room podium. He’s telling reporters that he has “no problem” wearing one, saying: “I carry it. I wear it… and I’ll continue.” Trump’s recent comments are a […]