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Twitter to boot users who persist with COVID-19 lies
The one-to-many messaging service introduced a "strike system" that will gradually escalate to a permanent ban after the fifth offending tweet.
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Spike Lee makes HBO documentary on New York for 9/11 anniversary
"With over 200 interviews, we dig deep into what makes NYC the greatest city on this God's earth and also the diverse citizens who make it so," said acclaimed film director Spike Lee, who is producing and directing the project.
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One in four people will have hearing problems by 2050: WHO
The first-ever global report on hearing said that the causes of many of the problems -- such as infections, diseases, birth defects, noise exposure and lifestyle choices -- could be prevented.
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Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell slam Ghana over gay rights
Ghanaian security forces last month raided and shut down the office of an LGBT rights group in the capital Accra after politicians and religious leaders called for its closure.
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Queen's husband Prince Philip moved, to undergo heart tests: Palace
Royal officials said the Duke of Edinburgh, as he is formally known, was taken from King Edward VII's hospital to the state-run St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
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Prince Harry 'worried about history repeating itself'
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle rocked Britain's monarchy with their shock announcement in January 2020 that they were stepping back from royal duties.
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'Nomadland' makes Globes history, as virtual gala honors late Boseman
The late Chadwick Boseman won best actor for 1920s blues drama 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', six months after his death from cancer at age 43.
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Golden Globes kicks off awards season with tech glitches, diversity scandal
The night was hit with an immediate technical glitch, as the first winner, Daniel Kaluuya, initially lost sound for his acceptance speech, forcing in-studio presenter Laura Dern to apologize before audio was restored.
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Golden Globes to launch pandemic-era Hollywood awards season
Usually, a star-packed, laid-back party that draws Tinseltown's biggest names to a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom, this pandemic edition will be broadcast from two scaled-down venues in California and New York.
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S.Africans urged to look out for signs of lockdown burnout as pandemic continues
Medical experts have said living under sustained COVID-19 pandemic conditions, coupled with the demands from everyday life, can lead to chronic stress and eventually, burnout.
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Lady Gaga's dogs safely returned: LA police
Koji and Gustav were seized after an employee walking them was shot and wounded Wednesday night, and the attackers escaped in a vehicle.
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Prince Harry: British press were 'destroying my mental health'
Harry gave an intimate insight into his young family's new life in Los Angeles during an open-top bus tour of the city with 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden.
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SA wine 'paradise' finds success by going its own way
Vineyards in Hemel en Aarde are carving out a global reputation among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour.
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Khoisan historical figure Krotoa deserves more recognition, says EC researcher
A researcher for the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders has suggested Krotoa be further honoured in the country.
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I choose you! Pokemon turns 25
Pokemon is inspired by the childhood tradition of collecting bugs -- popular during Japan's hot and humid summer holidays -- and part of its enduring appeal is its simple goal: to catch them all.
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Ticket to ride: Vaccine passports divide world
Sweden and Denmark have already announced electronic certificates that could allow bearers to travel abroad, attend sports or cultural events and even dine in Danish restaurants.
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Golden Globes eye history as show goes on without stars
Second only to the Oscars, the season-opening Globes - which also honour the best in television - can massively boost or fatally dash the hopes of this year's film awards frontrunners like 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' and 'Nomadland'.
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Twitter considers charging users for special content, in revenue push
Super Follows was described during the presentation as a way for Twitter audiences to financially support creators and receive newsletters, exclusive content, and even virtual badges in exchange.
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Stats SA: Almost 70% of black children live without biological dads at home
The report revealed that only 31.7% of black children stayed with their biological fathers, compared to 51.3% of coloured children, 86.1% of Indian/Asian children and 80.2% of white children.
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Long COVID should be 'clear priority' for authorities: WHO
While some studies have begun to shed light on the illness, it is still unclear why some patients with COVID-19 continue to show symptoms for months, including tiredness, brain fog, and cardiac and neurological disorders.
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Dutch sex workers, cafe owners challenge COVID curbs
This follows Prime Minister Mark Rutte's announcement on Tuesday to relax some measures but to extend the country's controversial nightly curfew and maintain bans on sex work and on the hospitality industry.
