The United States hit a grim milestone and surpassed 400,000 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. That figure is more than the number of Americans who died during World War I, the Korean War and the Vietnam War combined and nearly the same number who died in World War II. … Read more
Alicia Keys shares ’17 More Ways You Could Be Killed If You Are Black In America’ video highlighting racial disparities in society Alicia Keys shared an emotional video titled ’17 More Ways You Could be Killed If You Are Black In America’ on Monday A follow-up to ’23 Reasons’ highlighted in 2016, the 39-year-old crooner … Read more
Armed supporters of President Trump descended on state capitals nationwide on Sunday as members of the anti-government Boogaloo Boys brandished semi-automatic weapons near the Michigan State Capitol while Washington, DC, was turned into a fortress. The nation’s capital looks like a military zone with National Guard and local police setting up checkpoints and a huge … Read more
More than 20,000 National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington DC on Wednesday for the inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President of the United States — 50 times more than the number envisaged only two weeks ago. In addition, regular army troops will be on standby at nearby Fort Myer in northern Virginia. … Read more
More than 20,000 National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington DC on Wednesday for the inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President of the United States — 50 times more than the number envisaged only two weeks ago. In addition, regular army troops will be on standby at nearby Fort Myer in northern Virginia. … Read more
Brazilians intent on reaching Britain have said the new travel restrictions banning all arrivals from South America and Portugal won’t stop them making it to the UK. It comes as Britons have been left stuck abroad after all flights were cancelled amid growing concerns about a mutant coronavirus strain which has emerged in Brazil. The … Read more
Bruce Springsteen and John Legend are the latest stars set to perform on TV special, Celebrating America, to commemorate the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20. The New York Times reports that the Dancing In The Dark singer, 71, and All Of Me hitmaker, 42, will join Foo Fighters during the prime-time special. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and Little Fires Everywhere … Read more
Britons were stuck in Portugal today after all flights were cancelled amid growing concerns about a mutant coronavirus strain which has emerged in Brazil. Travellers from the country were banned from entering the UK along with all those from South America, with Portugal included due to its strong travel links with Brazil. The ban, which … Read more
The UK is banning all travellers from South America, Panama and Cape Verde as well as Portugal amid fears over the coronavirus super-strain that emerged in Brazil. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he was taking ‘urgent’ action in an effort to prevent the mutant version getting into Britain. No-one who has been in any of … Read more
Tom Hanks set to host TV special for inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden featuring virtual performances by Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake Tom Hanks will host a primetime TV special next Wednesday night to celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden Musical acts set to perform during the special include Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake and Jon … Read more