The pandemic recession was the shortest in history, lasting just two months
The pandemic recession ended in April 2020 after just two short months, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. That makes the most recent...
Halsey welcomes first child with screenwriter Alev Aydin
Halsey is a mom. The singer announced on her Instagram on Monday that she and her boyfriend, Alev Aydin, have welcomed their first child together....
Five Texas House Democrats test positive for Covid-19 in Washington
Two more Texas state House Democrats who traveled to Washington, DC, last week have tested positive for Covid-19, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said in...
Just spyware? It’s a potential ‘cyberweapon’
The Washington Post’s Dana Priest talks about the sophisticated technology used to spy on journalists, activists and two women linked to Jamal Khashoggi....
Stock up on chic styles from Everlane’s Summer Sale right now
Everlane’s moved from “Choose What You Pay” sales into fixed-priced deals that we can’t complain about — case in point, the brand’s current Summer Sale,...
Israeli health official: We will need booster doses
Director-general of Israel’s Health Ministry Nachman Ash talks about his country’s fight against Covid as the Delta variant hits....
Kenyan producer creates super hero that empowers African kids
Clara Njeru and her team created the cartoon “Super Sema” with a young Black African girl as the heroine. Actress Lupita Nyong’o is an executive...
London Mayor on opening up: ‘Vaccine a game changer’
As virtually all covid rules are lifted in England, London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan says he does support the easing of restrictions but urges people to...
This Is Why Grayscale Is Doubling Down On Its DeFi Bet With New Fund
Digital asset manager Grayscale has launched a new DeFi fund with CoinDesk Indexes, according to a press release. The Grayscale Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fund will...
Canada will finally open its borders, first to Americans, beginning August 9
The long wait will soon be over for foreigners who have been banned from entering Canada for nearly 16 months....