Pandemic

Outside of being an exciting fighter, UFC fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is also widely known for being a staunch Republican, a supporter of controversial U.S. President Donald Trump, and for refusing to wear a mask at the UFC Vegas 11 weigh-in. Cerrone sent a few ripples through the media,…

The coronavirus decimated the retail industry in 2020 — but also fueled dramatic advances in new technology. From Walmart’s self-driving delivery trucks to American Eagle's virtual stores, the retail industry has advanced several years in just nine months, experts say.“The acceleration of the customer toward digital capabilities has been unlike…

Profits and revenues were soaring at the 3Arena in Dublin before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the venue in March.  That is according to new figures which show that sell out shows by Drake, Elton John and Stevie Wonder last year helped the company behind the 3Arena to record a…

The World Health Organisation logo. PARIS: The global health body on Monday has warned that the next pandemic may be even more severe and urged the world to get its act together.In the last press briefing of the year, Dr Mike Ryan, head of the WHO Emergencies Program, said the coronavirus…

The passing year goes in history as the first time in fifteen years when IFMA World Championships was held with no bouts contested inside the boxing ring. Muay Thai event was scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from May 24 to June 30. Due to pandemic it did…

The Queen praised the resilience of people in the UK and around the world during a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. In her Christmas message recorded at Windsor Castle she said even in the darkest times – there was till the prospect of hope. Plus ambassadors from all 27…

Israel began what officials hope will be its last coronavirus lockdown on Sunday as they ramp up vaccinations to a pace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said may allow an emergence from the pandemic in February.Reuters Last Updated: December 29, 2020, 00:06 ISTFOLLOW US ON:JERUSALEM:Israel began what officials hope will be…

Photo: Unsplash By Christine Andas December 28, 2020 I’ve come to realise the opportunities that present itself to me when stuck at home in quarantine, and it is a detail we should be proud of and never forget Staying home for a week was never a problem. So when the…

Stay home, stay safe. Stay within your personal sphere, and protect the globe. If we are together in being alone, we can save lives. Image created by Tori Bidwell. Submitted for United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives - help stop the spread of COVID-19. / Unsplash By Ryanne Co…

Joe Biden warns of 'devastating consequences' of Trump block on pandemic reliefAFPLast Updated: Dec 26, 2020, 11:22 PM ISTSynopsisTrump threw a long-awaited pandemic aid package into doubt last week as millions of Americans prepared to lose benefits and face eviction -- demanding lawmakers more than triple the $600 direct payments…