Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement...
12 celebrities who turned down a British honor
Twice a year, the UK publishes its honors list recognizing those who have accomplished excellence in a spectrum of pursuits, including both celebrities and non-famous...
In a year that looked nothing like others, it was the little things that helped us cope
Here’s how several people coped during the coronavirus lockdowns and other restrictions during the 2020 pandemic....
How the pandemic did (or didn’t) impact carbon emissions
CNN’s Bill Weir recaps 2020’s long list of natural disasters– from wildfires in Australia to the long list of hurricanes in the US– and looks...
First time jobless claims are still reaching historic rates
Another 787,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. This is one day after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an appreciative audience. Enter...
New name, old problems? Libra’s rebrand to Diem still faces challenges
The Diem Association’s rebrand from Libra was supposed to herald a new day for the project, but a touted 2021 launch may not go as...
Ghanaian chef serves up more than fancy meals
Elijah Addo is reducing food waste and feeding those in need through his non-profit organization, Food 4 All Africa....
See the ‘human face of Covid-19’ through the eyes of a photographer
Photographer Peter Turnley captures emotional images during the Covid-19 crisis in NYC and Paris....
South African TV chef is revitalizing the farming community
Self-proclaimed “agri-preneur” Zama Memela gets involved with all aspects of the food supply chain from the soil to the skillet....