From 2024, for a movie to be nominated for an Oscar as ‘Best Picture’, it must meet a new set of diversity standards both on camera and behind the scenes. The move […]
Oscars sets new diversity rules for movies to qualify for ‘Best Picture’
Denmark and Sweden responded differently to the pandemic – How did they fare?
Countries around the world have pursued different strategies to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. While many implemented shutdowns, including Denmark, nearby Sweden took a different approach, trusting citizens to follow social-distancing guidelines […]
11-year-old donates over 22,000 diapers to single moms
Cartier Carey noticed a shortage of diapers during the pandemic and decided to set-up a lemonade stand in Hampton, Virginia, to help.
Germany: 13,000 chairs set up in Berlin as demand to evacuate Moria camp due to COVID-19
Activists set up 13,000 chairs in front of the German Parliament in a symbolic action demanding the evacuation of the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos due to its […]
Russia: Volunteers get medical checks before coronavirus vaccination
The first volunteers set to receive Russia’s coronavirus vaccine were getting medical checks beforehand in the isolation clinical hospital No.2 in Moscow on Monday. The Russian coronavirus vaccine will be administered to […]
Public ‘too relaxed’ over Covid-19, says Van Tam as he warns ‘coronavirus has not gone away’
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England has delivered a stark warning as Covid-19 cases in England have seen a consistent, two-day increase. Prof Jonathan Van Tam pointed to 17-21 year olds […]
Father in China surprises son with home-made Transformers costume
A father in Shanghai put on a home-made Transformers costume, turning into the character Bumblebee to surprise his son at kindergarten.
Air pollution hits highest level on Hong Kong’s scale, as city records hottest summer on record
Air pollution in parts of Hong Kong was recorded as being “serious”, the highest level on the government’s scale, on September 3, 2020. The problem was expected to persist despite scattered thunderstorms […]
Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit
Drive-in cinemas have been booming, for obvious reasons. But this one in New Jersey is also responding to the other big story of the year, by showcasing the work of black filmmakers […]
How long does corona immunity last?
It’s a setback in the battle against the coronavirus. Cases of reinfection are emerging, suggesting immunity from the disease does not necessarily last long. That could complicate work on a vaccine.
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