FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
Biographies of John Williams and Bernard Herrmann Among Honored Works in ASCAP’s Awards for Music Writing and Broadcasts
ASCAP’s 77th annual Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards honored biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann, alongside works covering R&B, opera, and Broadway musicals.
Stratford’s Matilda celebrates 15 years as West End success story
Matilda The Musical marks 15 years in London’s West End, becoming one of theatre’s biggest successes with over 12 million viewers worldwide and more than 100 international awards.
SpaceX just delivered some very strange cargo to the International Space Station
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft delivered over 6,300 pounds of supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station on October 15, marking the company’s 35th NASA resupply mission.
Restored Hertfordshire woodland sees first damselflies recorded
Two damselfly species have been recorded for the first time at a Hertfordshire woodland following completion of a three-year habitat restoration project across seven nature reserves.
Trending COVID 19 News
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his first major speech as Fed chair at Jackson Hole, with investors seeking clarity on his strategy to combat inflation running well above the central bank’s target.
‘Cowboy builders’ targeted in new government clampdown
The UK government is launching a new database of vetted traders and escrow payment system next month to protect homeowners from fraudulent builders, amid complaints that over a quarter of recent renovation customers experienced problems.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge says
A US judge ruled the Defense Department acted illegally when it designated AI startup Anthropic a supply chain risk, rejecting the military’s efforts to punish the company for refusing weapons use.
John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
UK Chancellor John Healey will delay announcing when the country will meet its 3% GDP defence spending target until next year’s spending review, the Treasury confirmed.
Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
A senior Trump administration official criticized Israeli strikes and Hamas actions in Gaza, warning that ceasefire collapse would be irreversible for the region amid disagreements over disarmament sequencing.
Officials urge calm after malaria outbreak kills two staff at Frankfurt airport
Two workers at Frankfurt airport have died from malaria, prompting German health officials to launch an investigation and implement mosquito monitoring measures at the facility.
Lindsay Clancy trial in hands of jury after closing arguments conclude
A Massachusetts jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children. The defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contended she made a calculated decision to kill them.
Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato
Russia threatens UK retaliation over missile technology support for Ukraine, as reports emerge of CIA chief’s secretive Moscow visit to warn against NATO attacks.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Three Stars and Stripes journalists have sued the Defense Department after their firings, alleging the Trump administration violated their First Amendment rights in an effort to control the military newspaper’s editorial independence.
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal to secure long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields for American companies, with output guaranteed for US supply, sources say.
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians marched on parliament in Jakarta demanding stronger measures against corruption, including asset seizure and harsher penalties for corrupt officials.
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola with over 50,000 doses, though the vaccine’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains unproven.