Tag: world
The source of COVID-19: What we know
A team assembled by the World Health Organization recently visited Wuhan to research where COVID-19 came from, but it could be years before there are…
NCAA champs, Easter observed, migrant families: The Week in Photos
A look at the week’s top photos from around the globe. source
Thousands evacuate as volcano erupts on island of Saint Vincent
The long dormant La Soufriere Volcano last erupted in April 1979. source
Watch: Chelsea Soccer Fans Celebrate Club’s Decision To Quit European Super League | NBC News NOW
Chelsea fans rejoiced with chants of ”we’ve just made history” after hearing that their club had shelved plans to join a breakaway European Super League….
The Climate Challenge: Syrians Devastated By Environmental And Health Impacts Of Oil And War
A decade of war in Syria has left oil facilities in ruins and created an environmental catastrophe. Syrians are devastated by the health consequences of…
Beloved cafeteria worker becomes US citizen
Students and faculty at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, cheered on Yanet Lopez, originally from Cuba, after she passed her U.S. citizenship test….
Matt Gaetz rejects calls to resign
The embattled Florida congressman maintains his innocence after allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and sex trafficking. source
Shooting at Tennessee high school leaves 1 dead, officer injured
One person died and a police officer was shot at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, police said. Authorities are gathering more information. source
George Floyd’s brother testifies at Derek Chauvin’s trial
Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s younger brother, took the witness stand on Monday and recalled family memories in an emotional testimony. The prosecution is expected to…
Chloe Zhao wins top Directors Guild Award
The director of “Nomadland” has also won the best director award at the BAFTA’s and is the first woman of color nominated for best director…
Ramadan begins, Minnesota police standoff; World in Photos, April 12, 2021
A look at the week’s top photos from around the globe. source
Teacher gives classroom pep talks to 3rd graders
Katie Booser, a third grade teacher in Santa Barbara, California, shares the energetic and enthusiastic pep talks she gives her students to get them excited…
Officer Evans honored, the Kumbh Mela and BLM protests: World in Photos, April 14
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Watch: Climate Activists Dump Pig Manure Near White House On Earth Day | NBC News NOW
Climate activists gathered near the White House on Earth Day and dumped pig manure on the street. The group believes Biden’s climate change policies don’t…
Ceremony honors life of Prince Philip
The prince’s casket, at his personal request, arrived atop a specifically designed Land Rover. source
Mars helicopter, Cape Town fires, Chauvin trial: World in Photos, April 19
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Beach, graffiti and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: World in Photos, April 20
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Worries grow across restaurant industry
With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, many businesses are struggling to find employees. source
Derek Chauvin trial set for closing arguments
Chauvin is charged with two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. source
COVID-19 cases rising in nearly half of US
The upper Midwest is being hit especially hard by the uptick in cases. source
