South Africa eyes selling or swapping AstraZeneca vaccines
South Africa wants to sell or swap its first batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine just days after getting it — because a new study suggested it might not…
TikTok signed as 4th Chinese sponsor of soccer’s Euro 2020
Video sharing app TikTok was announced as a sponsor for this year’s European Championship on Thursday, becoming the fourth Chinese backer of the soccer tournament.
China bans BBC after harrowing report on atrocities against Uighurs
The Chinese government’s broadcasting regulator announced Friday it was banning the BBC from airing in the country, claiming the British broadcaster had harmed Chinese “unity” with its reporting on…
New trial in ex-football hero’s killing can’t be for murder
The new trial for the man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 shooting death of a former NFL player following a traffic dispute cannot include a murder charge,…
Former Steelers’ Ike Taylor thinks Ben Roethlisberger should retire: ‘You’re setting them back’
Former longtime cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor thinks it’s time for Ben Roethlisberger to pack it up, telling TMZ Sports this week that the 17-year veteran…
Teen uses college savings to help pay mom’s rent
Alondra Carmona, a senior at Yes Prep East End in Houston, had just been accepted at Barnard College, according to a GoFundMe page.
Florida man arrested for punching his girlfriend for changing channel during Super Bowl
A 55-year-old man in Florida with a history of misogynistic violence has been arrested for punching his girlfriend in the face for changing the channel during the Super…
WHO’s China coronavirus probe triggers reaction
A team of scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) is just getting home from their four-week stay in Wuhan, China, probing the origins of COVID-19. Their work is already…
Chicago police arrest 5 in carjacking spree that terrorizes Windy City
Chicago police have arrested five people over the past two days in connection with a string of carjackings throughout the Windy City dating back to November 2020, officials announced…
Ex-Washington cheerleaders settle claims with team: reports
Former Washington Football Team cheerleaders reportedly settled claims with the organization over lewd videos.