Why Anne Tyler won’t be writing about coronavirus
Image copyrightMichael LionstarImage caption The author’s best-sellers include Breathing Lessons and The Accidental Tourist While many of us may be struggling to adapt to staying at home and avoiding social contact, Anne Tyler prefers it that way. “I need…
Adam Schlesinger, Secret-Weapon Pop Songwriter, Dies At 52 From Coronavirus Complications
Adam Schlesinger, who wrote and co-wrote dozens of hook-emblazoned pop-rock songs in a career that spanned a quarter-century, has died of complications related to the novel coronavirus, outlets are reporting. He was 52. Schlesinger died Wednesday (April 1) following reports from earlier in the week that he’d been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator after…
Domestic Violence Reports Are Spiking Around The World — So Lawmakers Are Stepping In To Help
France is officially stepping in to help the victims of domestic violence, many of whom face an increased risk of danger during the era of social distancing. The country first went on strict lockdown on March 17, Time notes, and stipulated that people were not allowed to leave their homes unless they were shopping for groceries, picking up medication…
How Lo-Fi Beats’s Nostalgic Comfort Transcended The Memes
By Carson Mlnarik There’s a whole world outside your bedroom window, but you’re too busy to notice. Maybe you’re nestled in bed, feeling the serenity and safety of your laptop, your succulents, and an unexhausted supply of vinyl records and seltzer. Perhaps you’re perched at a desk and inspiration has struck; you can only take…
Stacey Abrams Wants You In The Census Fight With Her
Stacey Abrams is fighting for her vision of an equitable America — and it starts with making sure the youngest among us are seen by those in power. The former Georgia state representative, who gained national prominence when she ran for governor in 2018, knows firsthand how voter access can impact a race. After she…
Justin Bieber Reschedules His Changes Tour Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Bad news, Beliebers. Justin Bieber is the latest artist to announce that he will be postponing his upcoming tour as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But remember, just because the concerts aren’t going on as originally scheduled doesn’t mean they’re not happening at all. The tour is simply undergoing some changes, if you…
Netflix’s Outer Banks Is ‘Paradise On Earth’ — Until It Isn’t
Running low on new shows to binge as you continue to self-isolate at home? Worry not. Netflix’s Outer Banks will officially hit the streaming platform on Wednesday, April 15. And based on the trailer, the series will include a little bit of everything, from surfers and treasure hunts to murder and romance. The new trailer, which…
Spain sees record rise in unemployment amid virus
Image copyrightEPAImage caption Spain’s restrictions on movement are expected to have a huge impact on the economy Spain has lost almost 900,000 jobs since it imposed strict measures to fight the coronavirus, another sign of the economic impact of the outb…
Why Anne Tyler won’t be writing about coronavirus
Image copyrightMichael LionstarImage caption The author’s best-sellers include Breathing Lessons and The Accidental Tourist While many of us may be struggling to adapt to staying at home and avoiding social contact, Anne Tyler prefers it that way. “I need…
Daniel Pearl convict’s death sentence overturned
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Pearl went missing in Karachi in 2002 while researching extremism Pakistan has overturned the death sentence of the man convicted of killing US journalist Daniel Pearl. British-born Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who has…
Record surge in US coronavirus death toll
Image copyrightReutersImage caption New York City is the worst hit place in the US There were 884 deaths in the US linked to coronavirus in the past 24 hours – a new record, Johns Hopkins University said on Wednesday evening. Among the victims was a six-w…
Coronavirus: World will reach a million infections in days, says WHO
There were 884 deaths in the United States linked to the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Johns Hopkins University said on Wednesday evening. It is a record number of deaths in a single day for the US. Globally, the country with the most deaths in a day w…
Should more of us wear face masks?
Image copyrightReuters Should more of us wear face masks to help slow the spread of coronavirus? This question is to be assessed by a panel of advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO). The group will weigh up research on whether the virus can be pro…
Adam Schlesinger, Secret-Weapon Pop Songwriter, Dies At 52 From Coronavirus Complications
Adam Schlesinger, who wrote and co-wrote dozens of hook-emblazoned pop-rock songs in a career that spanned a quarter-century, has died of complications related to the novel coronavirus, outlets are reporting. He was 52. Schlesinger died Wednesday (April 1) following reports from earlier in the week that he’d been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator after…
Domestic Violence Reports Are Spiking Around The World — So Lawmakers Are Stepping In To Help
France is officially stepping in to help the victims of domestic violence, many of whom face an increased risk of danger during the era of social distancing. The country first went on strict lockdown on March 17, Time notes, and stipulated that people were not allowed to leave their homes unless they were shopping for groceries, picking up medication…
How Lo-Fi Beats’s Nostalgic Comfort Transcended The Memes
By Carson Mlnarik There’s a whole world outside your bedroom window, but you’re too busy to notice. Maybe you’re nestled in bed, feeling the serenity and safety of your laptop, your succulents, and an unexhausted supply of vinyl records and seltzer. Perhaps you’re perched at a desk and inspiration has struck; you can only take…
Stacey Abrams Wants You In The Census Fight With Her
Stacey Abrams is fighting for her vision of an equitable America — and it starts with making sure the youngest among us are seen by those in power. The former Georgia state representative, who gained national prominence when she ran for governor in 2018, knows firsthand how voter access can impact a race. After she…
Justin Bieber Reschedules His Changes Tour Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Bad news, Beliebers. Justin Bieber is the latest artist to announce that he will be postponing his upcoming tour as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But remember, just because the concerts aren’t going on as originally scheduled doesn’t mean they’re not happening at all. The tour is simply undergoing some changes, if you…
Netflix’s Outer Banks Is ‘Paradise On Earth’ — Until It Isn’t
Running low on new shows to binge as you continue to self-isolate at home? Worry not. Netflix’s Outer Banks will officially hit the streaming platform on Wednesday, April 15. And based on the trailer, the series will include a little bit of everything, from surfers and treasure hunts to murder and romance. The new trailer, which…
Nigerian Consulate suspends passport processing till further notice
The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg released a press release to notify the general public, and Nigerians in particular, that effective
Omotoso Sex Trafficking Trial Postponed As State Changes Prosecutor
CAPE TOWN – There has been another twist in the sex trafficking trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso. The State is
Suspect arrested for dealing in drugs in Bishop Lavis
WESTERN CAPE – Partnership policing in the Bishop Lavis area stopped a suspect in his tracks on Wednesday morning, 04
Nigerian literary icon, Harry Garuba, is dead
Renowned Nigerian academic and poet, Harry Garuba, is dead. He was 61. Mr Garuba passed away on Friday evening in
Children born to foreigners in South Africa eligible to apply for citizenship
Children born in South Africa to foreign parents are now eligible to apply for South African citizenship. This is after
Cape Town refugees likely to be removed this weekend
JOHANNESBURG – The verification process of the refugees living in and around GreenMarket Square has been completed. It’s been about
