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Tokyo's proposed National Stadium, a key part of its 2020 Olympics plan, is being reopened to design proposals after Japanese officials said new cost estimates had risen sharply.

Mocked And Maligned, Japan Spikes Plan For $2 Billion Olympic Stadium

Its cost had swollen; its design sparked an unflattering meme. Now Japan's prime minister is telling Tokyo organizers to start over with their plan for a centerpiece stadium.

People wear face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19 at a market in Managua, on April 16, 2020, a day after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega spoke of the coronavirus pandemic and announced there would be no quarantine or cessation of economic activity.

Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic

The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God.

Nurses and health care workers light candles outside Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital on Friday as they mourn and remember their colleagues who died during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Reports Highest Daily Death Toll Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

About 2,100 people died on Friday — the highest daily death toll in the United States so far. Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been reported in nearly every country around the world.

Citigroup estimates the U.S. economy lost $16 trillion over the past 20 years as a result of discrimination against African Americans. Above, the American flag hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 21.

Cost Of Racism: U.S. Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Discrimination, Bank Says

Citigroup estimates the economy would see a $5 trillion boost over the next five years if the U.S. were to tackle key areas of discrimination against African Americans.

European Countries Reinstate Curfews To Try To Slow COVID-19 Surge

After letting its guard down this summer, Europe is dealing with a massive second wave of the coronavirus that doctors say will most likely be more deadly than the first.

A Cold-Hardy Ginger to Grow on Cape Cod

Dave Scandurra and Marina Matos are landscapers. But they’re not interested in planting your average Cape Cod garden of hydrangeas and beach grass.…

The Goldman Sachs headquarters in Manhattan, as shown on Dec. 17. Malaysia has filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two of its former executives on Monday over their alleged role in the ransacking of a multibillion-dollar state investment fund.

Goldman Sachs Faces Charges In Malaysia Over Massive Corruption Scandal

The U.S. bank and two of its former bankers face criminal charges in connection with Malaysia's 1MDB scandal, which involves billions of dollars allegedly stolen from a development fund.

Andrea Bocelli (center) and his son, Matteo, attend the U.K. premiere of Disney's <em>The Nutcracker And The Four Realms</em> on Nov. 1, 2018, in London.

Andrea Bocelli Passes The Art Of Expressive Singing To His Son

Superstar Andrea Bocelli has sung with just about everyone, from Celine Dion to Ariana Grande. On his latest album, Sì,Bocelli tries something new — singing with his son.

Megan Thee Stallion Protests Breonna Taylor Ruling On 'SNL'

One of the biggest stars in hip-hop used her appearance on Saturday Night Live to call out Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.

A business in San Antonio posts a reminder about face masks. The city is one of a growing number of localities and states mandating that face coverings be worn in public.

Pennsylvania Joins The Growing List Of States Mandating Face Masks In Public

Pennsylvania, Oregon and Kansas are among the latest states to require face coverings in public settings as COVID-19 cases surge in much of the country. Health officials say masks can slow the spread.

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