US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence As War Fears Mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.
Hong Kong To Kill 2,000 Animals After Hamsters Get COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected.
Out Of This World: 555.55-Carat Black Diamond Lands In Dubai
Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.
UKs Embattled Prince Andrew Loses Honorary Military Titles
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his honorary military roles as allegations of sexual abuse against him shine unwanted attention on the House of Windsor.
For Celebrations, English Fizz Is On The Rise
English sparkling wine has been winning respect and an audience in recent years.
Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Foe Of Apartheid, Dies At 90
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice, has died at 90.
"Spider-Man" Surpasses $1B Globally In Second Weekend
Even with some mighty competition from new Matrix and Sing movies and rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” stayed in the No. 1 spot, with $81.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
Carolina Panthers Awarded International Home Marketing Area Rights In Germany
A new NFL initiative grants the Carolina Panthers access to Germany for marketing, fan engagement, and commercialization, the League announced on Wednesday.
U.S. Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified In California
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29.
WHO Warns That New Virus Variant Poses 'Very High' Risk
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is “very high” based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with “severe consequences.”
Explainer: What We Know And Don't Know On New COVID Variant
On Friday, the WHO designated a new COVID-19 variant as a “variant of concern,” naming it “omicron” after a letter in the Greek alphabet.
Biden-Xi Set Virtual Summit For Monday To Discuss Tensions
The White House says President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will hold their much-anticipated virtual summit on Monday evening.
Get Ready For More Games: 'Squid Game' Readies For Season 2
It’s official, the Netflix TV series “Squid Game” will be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season.
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Pill Cut Hospital, Death Risk By 90%
Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% among patients with mild-to-moderate infections.
UK Authorizes Merck Antiviral Pill, 1st Shown To Treat COVID
Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral. It's the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19.
Charlotte Landmarks To Light Up Teal For Alzheimer's Awareness On November 4th
Several Charlotte landmarks will light up teal on Thursday to raise Alzheimer's awareness as part of the annual Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Light the World in Teal program.
Biden Apologizes For Trump's Actions On Climate
President Joe Biden offered a public apology to a U.N. climate conference over his predecessor Donald Trump’s move to pull the U.S. from the Paris accord.
Royal Caribbean Launching Long Cruise
The Royal Caribbean Cruise line is launching a cruise that lasts 274 nights.
Hunter's Moon & Orionid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
Clear skies. Full moon. Can't lose.
Taliban Say They Won't Work With U.S. To Contain Islamic State
The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the United States to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since America withdrew from the country in August.
