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Protesters Topple British Slave Trader Statue During Anti-Racism Demonstration
Monday, June 08, 2020
Protesters at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Bristol, England, pull down the statue of an infamous English slave trader and throw it into the city's harbor.
Peaceful Anti-Police Brutality Protests Continue Across The Country
Saturday, June 06, 2020
Cities from San Francisco to Philadelphia saw anti-police brutality and Black Lives Matter protests for the second weekend since the killing of George Floyd sparked outrage across the world.
U.K. Schools Begin Reopening Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Monday, June 01, 2020
Grade schools reopened Monday for the first wave of children allowed in school since late March, despite some parent and teacher fears that reopening is not yet safe.
George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., New Zealand
Sunday, May 31, 2020
The killing of George Floyd has sprung a global movement against inequality and racism; protests were seen over the weekend in places such as Berlin, London, Toronto and Auckland, New Zealand.
Face Masks Provide A New Frontier For Retailers During Coronavirus Crisis
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Many popular brands including Nordstrom and Gap now sell nonmedical grade face masks to meet consumer demand, but experts say mask sales are a drop in the bucket compared to COVID-19-related losses.
Shakespeare's Globe May Not Survive Pandemic, U.K. Lawmakers Warn
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Shakespeare's Globe in London is in dire financial straits after being closed since March, the venue's leadership says. The theater is requesting government aid to stay afloat.
WATCH: With Extra Time To Practice, 11-Year-Old Breaks Skateboarding Record
Monday, May 11, 2020
Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury has become the first person to complete a 1080-degree turn — or three full rotations in the air — on a vertical ramp.
Shooting Stars Are Coming From Aquarius — Here's How To Watch
Monday, May 04, 2020
For a socially distant activity to pass the time, just look up. The annual Aquarid Meteor shower will reach its peak Monday night, littering shooting stars across the sky.
'Twilight' Author Says She'll Release Prequel, A Moment Fans Thought May Never Come
Monday, May 04, 2020
"Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer announced Monday that she will release "Midnight Sun," the prequel to the popular series, after originally calling off the book's release more than 10 years ago.
U.S. Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The U.S. also has more than 57,000 deaths, just months after the coronavirus was identified.
Conservative New Yorkers Trust Cuomo Over Trump On State Reopening, Poll Finds
Monday, April 27, 2020
Overall, 78% of New York voters — including a majority of Republicans — say they trust Gov. Andrew Cuomo to decide when to reopen their state.
Coronavirus Has Now Killed More New Jersey Residents Than 9/11 Attacks
Saturday, April 04, 2020
In a press conference Saturday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 200 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state's death toll to 846.
German, French Officials Accuse U.S. Of Diverting Supplies
Saturday, April 04, 2020
Officials in France and Germany have accused the U.S. of intercepting medical supplies as President Trump ordered an American company to stop exports. Governors complain of a "wild west" in bidding.
Inspired By Italy, Dallas Residents Sing Together From Their Apartment Windows
Saturday, March 21, 2020
In an act of solidarity amid social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic, residents of a Dallas apartment complex leaned out of their windows to sing "Lean on Me."
Coronavirus Deaths Spike Abroad As New York City Becomes U.S. Virus Epicenter
Saturday, March 21, 2020
The global death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 12,000 on Saturday as New York City reported thousands of new cases over the past week. Cases in that city now make up about a third of all U.S. cases.
Daylight Saving Time Is Here Again. So Is The Debate About Changing The Clocks
Saturday, March 07, 2020
Daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 8, bringing with it an extra hour of sunshine in the evening. But changing the clocks has become unpopular, and several states are looking to make a switch.
SpaceX Successfully Lands 50th Rocket In 5 Years
Saturday, March 07, 2020
The commercial rocket company sent its "Dragon" capsule from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station on Friday for its 20th resupply mission. It's due to arrive at the space station Monday.