Archives for November 2022

China is resorting to new lockdowns in its fight against COVID-19 even as western nations attempt to move on with life ahead of a potential winter surge in infections. … [Read more...] about China imposes new lockdowns, reports first COVID deaths in months

A University of Virginia football player who was seriously wounded in a shooting that killed three of his teammates has been released from the hospital. … [Read more...] about UVA football player wounded in shooting gets out of hospital

Several banned Twitter users are making their return to the social media platform, following new owner Elon Musk clearing a path for the restoration of censored accounts including activists, satirists and celebrities. … [Read more...] about Banned Twitter users return: 'We're coming back with a vengeance'

Several team captains of World Cup teams were planning to wear "OneLove" pro-LGBTQ armbands during their opening games at the tournament, but an announcement by FIFA that it would penalize the players with yellow cards has stymied the effort. … [Read more...] about World Cup team captains ditch 'OneLove' armbands after penalty threat

Given an energy crisis in Europe and progress made in helping climate victims, the new climate chief for the United Nations said he'll settle for a lack of new emissions-cutting action coming out of the now-concluded climate talks in Egypt. … [Read more...] about U.N. climate boss settles for no cuts on emissions