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The White House Thursday issued what it is calling its COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan, making free home tests and vaccinations readily available throughout the country. In a statement, the White House said that while COVID-19 “is not the disruptive force it once was, the virus continues to evolve,” and the latest data from the U.S. […]
Wham! have returned to Number 1 in the UK with their classic track Last Christmas. Andrew Ridgeley and the late, great George Michael once again reach the summit of the Official Singles Chart, boasting 11.4 million streams, making Last Christmas the most-streamed in the UK this week. Originally released in 1984, Last Christmas once held […]
Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a one-off Kitchen Disco Christmas Party to London on Thursday (15.12.22) night. The 43-year-old singer became renowned for her singalong specials on Instagram during lockdown, and she marked the launch of the Ultra Connected Christmas House, powered by Vodafone Pro II broadband, by adding a special festive twist to her short set. […]
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says climate change is behind an unprecedented surge in the number of cholera outbreaks around the world this year. At least 30 countries have reported outbreaks of the deadly disease this year, about a third higher than normally seen. Philippe Barboza, WHO’s team leader for cholera and epidemic diarrheal diseases, […]
GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana is developing a national security strategy amid fears of heightened terrorism threats. The country’s minister of defense, Kagiso Mmusi, addressed parliament Thursday. “The emerging global security challenges, such as cybercrime, terrorism, poaching, human trafficking, distribution of drugs, money laundering and transnational organized crimes, continue to threaten Botswana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Irregular […]
JOHANNESBURG — A South African researcher has developed a way to remove contaminants from water used in mining that could help clean up the dirty industry. The award-winning ion exchange method not only cleans the water but captures polluting metals that can then be re-purposed. At a Johannesburg laboratory, researchers from the University of the […]
Sam Ryder has been nursing a dislocated shoulder and broken toe while on tour. The 2022 ‘Eurovision’ runner-up has managed to power through with his jaunt up and down the UK with a smile, despite struggling with his injuries. His toe injury was sustained while in Liverpool for his gig at the world-famous Cavern Club […]
Criminalization of journalism is on the rise around the globe with a record 363 journalists jailed, according to data published Wednesday. In its annual census of journalists jailed in retaliation for their work, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) recorded its highest tally since it began compiling data in 1992. The 363 in jail as […]
AL KHOR, QATAR — France and Kylian Mbappe are headed back to the World Cup final for a much anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament. France defeated Africa’s first ever semifinalist 2-0 Wednesday, with Mbappe playing a part in goals by Theo Hernandez in the fifth minute and […]
Kehlani has claimed a fan sexually assaulted them as they were escorted through a crowd after a show in Manchester, England on Monday. The Honey singer, who prefers they/them pronouns, told fans in a since-deleted Instagram Stories on Monday that they were sexually assaulted following their concert at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. “I’ve made video […]
