In this edition, we take a look back at the tech breakthroughs that occurred in 2020 and bring you a glimpse at what lies ahead for 2021. Here’s a hint: say goodbye to the Internet of Things and hello to the...
Latin America under pressure to vaccinate amid spike in Covid-19 toll
#Coronavirus infections have now surpassed 90 million confirmed cases worldwide as countries brace for the wider spread of more virulent strains and Covid-19 has now killed more than two million people. In...
Trump impeachment plans: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riots
Congressional #Democrats on Monday begin their drive to force President Donald #Trump from office, kicking off a week of legislative action that could end with a vote that would make him the only president in US history...
Meals on wheels: Belgian restaurants owner adapts to Covid-19 measures
#Belgium‘s government imposed tighter restrictions in October to rein in a surge in infections, including a night curfew, mandatory working from home and the closure of bars and restaurants. Here is a quick look...
China says WHO experts to probe Covid-19 origins during long-awaited mission
Ten World Health Organization scientists will visit #China from Thursday to probe the #origins of #Covid-19, authorities said, more than a year after the pandemic began and amid accusations Beijing delayed the...
California hospitals struggle with overflow of patients amid surge in cases
California is now the area worst hit in the US by the COVID pandemic, with three million cases and almost 30 thousand deaths. Hospitals are now short on oxygen, and morgues are struggling with the influx of virus...
Rally held in front of heavily guarded Washington state’s Olympia Capitol
A group of demonstrators, reportedly comprising of Trump supporters and anti-vaxxers, held a rally in front of the Capitol in Olympia, the capital city of Washington state. Threats of an attempted takeover of the...