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NBA 2020-21 season start date: Board of Governors propose Christmas Day opening
The NBA wants to allow international players the opportunity to play in the Olympics.
Cristiano Ronaldo still positive for coronavirus, debuts new shocking hairstyle
The Portuguese star may not be available for the much-awaited reunion with Lionel Messi on Wednesday.
Ivanka Trump dubbed 'tone-deaf' for talking about guitar lessons amid lockdown
The comment comes just days after a report claimed that some eight million Americans have slipped into poverty due to the lockdown.
Mastercard and Visa accused of cashing in on pandemic with excessive fees
The fees being charged have doubled in the last two years which could force retailers to pass on the extra costs to their consumers.
F1: Racing Point driver Lance Stroll confirms he tested positive for COVID-19, stirs controversy
Stroll missed the Eifel Grand Prix after feeling unwell before qualifying.
FC Barcelona board at war with players over salary cut
The club recently started negotiations to reduce the salaries of everyone in their payroll including the first team.
Mask-less EasyJet passenger screams 'everybody dies' while being forced off flight
The woman threw a tantrum and coughed on fellow passengers after being asked to deboard the aircraft for violating the compulsory mask rules.
Start-up medical drone delivery service receives backing from UK Space Agency
Similar to the ones that were introduced before it, the service will transport protective equipment, test kits, and samples to and from hospitals.
Women take COVID-19 more seriously than men, putting them at lesser risk
Females tend to see COVID-19 as a serious health problem compared to men, which is why they are more likely to follow health protocols amid the pandemic.
Prince Daniel of Sweden has tested negative for COVID-19 after suffering from cold
Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are scheduled to travel to Södermanland County – the dukedom of their nephew Prince Alexander on Thursday.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima cut short holiday in Greece after severe criticism
The Dutch royal couple issued an apology seeing the responses of the people to the news in the media.
Christopher Cross still recovering after COVID-19 battle
Christopher Cross still has problems with memory retention and is on nerve pain medication.
Scientists slam White House's endorsement of herd immunity, calls move 'ridiculous'
The Great Barrington Declaration urged for the world to welcome and embrace herd immunity in its fight against COVID-19.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister says coronavirus pandemic the 'biggest fraud'
The Portuguese star's sister posted a rant on Instagram following his positive coronavirus test.
Covid-19: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine trials in teenagers and children as young as 12
The drugmaker confirmed that there are already parents interested to enroll their kids in the inoculation programme.
Remdesivir: Latest study results confirm its viability as treatment for COVID-19
Produced by Gilead Sciences, the antiviral drug has been the go-to treatment option for those afflicted with COVID-19.
'Days of Our Lives' shuts down production after positive Covid-19 test
'Days of Our Lives' resumed production after months of coronavirus lockdown for its 56th season in September.
Schools ban singing 'Happy Birthday' in class
Students are now told to listen to the song while their teachers play a video on YouTube or hum to the tune instead of actually singing
Ethiopia beefs up measures to fight new locust invasion
A swarm can consist of up to 80 million locusts and have the potential to destroy crops that can sufficiently feed 2,500 people for a year.
Sophie Wessex self-isolates after contact with Covid-19 positive person
The British monarch's youngest daughter-in-law will self-isolate at her Bagshot Park home in Surrey.
Regeneron seeks FDA emergency authorisation of Covid-19 antibody therapy used by Trump
Although REGN-COV2 is still currently in its trial phases, there have been exceptions allowed by the FDA such as the most recent one with Trump.
FC Barcelona in crisis: Players could leave in January due to wage cut
The club is currently in the process of negotiating wage cuts across the entire organisation including the first team.
'Jurassic World: Dominion' halts production over positive COVID-19 tests
Filming will resume in accordance with established safety guidelines
COVID-19 vaccine: Experts urge public not to expect dramatic changes
Even with the help of the United States' Operation Warp Speed initiative, it would likely take several months for doses to become accessible globally.
Trey Songz reveals he tested positive for COVID-19
Trey Songz encouraged his followers to speak up if they contracted the virus to keep others safe.
Hollywood films hit by Covid-19: No Time to Die, Matrix 4, Batman, Dune release delayed
Hollywood's biggest productions are almost a year behind their schedule as Warner Bros. announces new release dates for 'The Batman,' 'Dune' and others.
FDA proposal for stricter vaccine approval guidelines fail to get nod from White House
What the FDA suggested involves an extended period of observation of at least two months for trial participants.
Kim Kardashian recalls caring alone for Kanye West amid his battle with Covid-19
Kim said her rapper husband contracted the virus "during the time that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced that they had Covid."
Trump-related posts, stocks ticker, election hub: Twitter updates users should know
With the upcoming polls less than a month away, social media services are on high alert over election-related misinformation.
Gavi Covax facility misses Covid-19 vaccine project funding targets, eyes cost-sharing
With funding provided mostly by the private sector and philanthropists, the WHO-led initiative would handle the procurement and distribution of the vaccines.