When you think of your typical American cowboy, you imagine the hat, the stirrups, the horse… And chances are you probably imagine him a white man. And yet, after the civil war, as many as one-third of all cowboys...
The animal crossing helping wildlife between mountains – BBC News
An overpass built especially for wildlife in Utah is proving to be a success, according to officials. The bridge was constructed to help animals cross between two mountains, while avoiding potentially dangerous traffic...
‘Does the vaccine give lifelong immunity?’: Your questions answered – BBC News
From next week the first Covid vaccine, developed by Pfizer/BioNTech, will be rolled out in the UK after being approved. England’s deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam has been answering questions...
Restaurant workers protest against COVID rules in Karachi, Pakistan
Restaurant workers took to the streets of Karachi to protest against the government ban on indoor dining due to the COVID pandemic.
Bar owner vs the State of New York
When New York brought in a 10pm curfew to combat COVID, one Staten Island bar stayed open and declared itself an autonomous zone. Then the cops were sent in.
Why are young activists in Thailand protesting against the monarchy? – BBC Newsnight
A student-led protest movement in Thailand is demanding reform of the monarchy — in a country where it’s illegal to defame, insult, or threaten the king, queen, heir-apparent or regent.
German public health institute expects COVID to claim ‘many more lives’ | Coronavirus Update
The United Nations General Assembly kicks off a two-day virtual meeting on the coronavirus pandemic today. It comes as the virus continues to spread across the globe. More than 60 Million cases have been recorded so far...