Cabinet “hawks” – Priti Patel, Mr Hancock and Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove – are pressing for tougher measures modelled on Australia and New Zealand, while the “doves”, including Rishi Sunak and Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, fear severe economic damage from such moves. The Covid-O committee will consider options […]
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NBC News anchor and journalist Tom Brokaw is set to retire after 55 years with the network. In a statement shared with Deadline, the veteran television journalist confirmed the decision, adding that he was “proud” to be passing the reins to the incoming generation of journalists. “During one of the most […]
In an interview with Sportico on Tuesday, Silver said that vaccinating players was “something we’re particularly focused on” as the league attempts to complete a condensed 72-game season during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, noting that vaccinating high-profile Black players when “public health officials ultimately determine on balance that it was […]
We’ve been experiencing, more than ever, the impact our windows can have on our indoor surroundings. While living, working and learning in our homes, we’ve discovered firsthand that how much, or little, natural light our living spaces get can dictate how the room is used. Much of that lighting depends […]
“One way to do this would be for the DA (district attorney) to gather a strong case and have it filed by federal prosecutors in federal court, where the law is much more favourable to the government than it is in New York state court,” he told The Telegraph. “Tax […]
The recent passing of Sheldon Adelson, founder of the Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) gambling empire, marked the end of an era for the resort company, which helped shape the industry. Yet it could also herald a new beginning for the iconic casino brand since Adelson was a strict opponent of […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. On January 14, United States District Court Judge William Martinez approved a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by United Airlines pilot Andrew Collins, who was cuffed by cops in […]
The Conversation Capitol mob wasn’t just angry white men – there were angry white women as well There were women among the crowd that marched to the Capitol and stormed the building. Shay Horse/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe terror inflicted on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 laid bare America’s problem […]
There is a debate raging within Cabinet about whether Britain should close borders to foreigners as the risks grow from new mutant Covid-19 strains. The UK has already ended all travel corridors, required pre-departure testing, and banned travel from South Africa, South America and Portugal. Now there is talk of […]
Donald Trump is now a plain old businessman again and the post-presidential economy he created for himself is not looking so good. The pandemic has put a hurt on the aspects of life that Trump derives cash from, namely hospitality, tourism, and travel. Hotels and clubs, along with urban real […]
The ‘Chinese Community Bulletin Board’ still stands in the Chinatown-International District. SEATTLE — At the corner of 7th and King in Seattle’s International District, behold Chinatown’s original social media. The Wing Luke Museum’s Doan Nguyen said, “It’s kind of like one piece in a puzzle that connects to the rest […]
Below is a fact check of 11 false claims Greene has tweeted in the last month alone, including three related claims about the integrity of the election. After CNN emailed her congressional office to offer her the opportunity to comment on any of these findings, her communications director, Nick Dyer, […]
HONG KONG — With the real London largely out of reach to tourists amid the U.K.’s coronavirus lockdown and travel curbs due to the country’s virulent COVID-19 mutation, Asia is set to get its own version of the British capital on Friday. The $2 billion Londoner Macao casino resort, due […]
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A bowling alley owner, a hotel general manager and a local hip-hop artist invested about $100,000 to create Wine Stork, a wine delivery business that services the Richmond community. “Anybody that drinks wine, we want you to come to the site and spend some money with […]
Detroit — The Red Wings are ready to embark on a new NHL challenge: an actual road trip. What was usually a fairly standard part of the daily business has changed dramatically in a pandemic. After playing their first four games at home, the Red Wings finally hit the road for […]
FILE – In this March 11, 2020, file photo, patrons place in person bets during the launch of legalized sports betting in Michigan at the MGM Grand Detroit casino in Detroit. Online sports betting and casino games will start in Michigan at noon Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, an expansion of […]
Priyanka Chopra is 10 years older than Nick Jonas. Arthur Mola/Invision/AP Images Many celebrities have found happiness with a partner who’s significantly older or younger than them. Priyanka Chopra has spoken about criticism of her and husband Nick Jonas’ 10-year age gap. Sarah Paulson said she appreciates her relationship with […]
As soon as lockdown lifted and states started reopening, the question on most people’s minds was the same: What are the riskiest places when it comes to potential COVID-19 infection? Nonprofit journalism outlet CivicMeter conducted a survey of 27 epidemiologists, asking them to rate the risk of contracting COVID-19 at […]
A series of avalanches has devastated Switzerland recently, leaving eight dead – including a British and an Irish national. In France, there has also been a number of fatalities, as local risk levels are increased following heavy snowfall. Most people will never experience the terror of being caught in an avalanche, […]
The prospect of the Olympics being forced behind-closed-doors has increased significantly after chief organisers said spectators are not a “must have”. Organisers had previously played down fears that the Games would take place without fans, despite refunds being offered for the rearranged event. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach stepped […]
Tourists from across the globe may be flocking to Dubai to escape restrictions in their own countries, but concerns about social distancing and precautions against infections prevail. The hospitality industry was hit hard by losses during lockdowns, and the Emirates was no exception to the pandemic’s impact. But since Dubai […]
You would think by now we would all be lockdown homeschooling pros. After all, we’ve been here before and we know what to expect. How hard can it be? Very, it would appear. Parents (and children) have seen their energy levels and enthusiasm depleted from the relentless hamster wheel of […]