You may also like
Pelosi's talk of limits on Trump nuke power raises old worry - Black News Channel
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's concern about President Donald Trump potentially ordering the launch of a nuclear weapon in his final days in office highlights a little-known fact: Launch authority rests with the president alone. It also
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
SA vaccine procurement plan on track, Ramaphosa assures
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced earlier this week that South Africa will receive its first batch of vaccines from India this month.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Ramaphosa non-committal about harsher lockdown, but admits new Covid-19 variant is worrying | News24
Government structures are in meetings to consider whether to implement a harsher Covid-19 lockdown, but President Cyril Ramaphosa is non-committal for now on whether more restrictions are imminent.
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Latest sports news, results and fixtures: Saturday 9 January
The latest sports news, fixtures and results from across the globe and here in South Africa. Saturday 9 January 2020.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Nashville man's girlfriend warned he was building bombs - Black News Channel
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year before Anthony Warner detonated a bomb in downtown Nashville on Christmas, officers visited his home after his girlfriend told police that he was building bombs in an RV trailer at his residence, according
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sponsored by Pride Academy
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris Announce Members of the COVID-19 Response Team | Atlanta Daily World
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris Announce Members of the COVID-19 Response Team President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris yesterday announced additional members of the White House COVID-19 Response team. These diverse, accomplished, and crisis-tested
Read more
Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media
Sponsored by APEX Museum
How The COVID-19 Quarantine Changed My Love Language - Blavity
Life has a funny way of giving you exactly what you need, when you need it. It’s your responsibility to see change as a new opportunity to grow.
Read more
Source: Blavity News
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Kobe Bryant Was Allegedly Set To Leave Nike & Launch His Own Footwear Company
Venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar says he'd met with Kobe Bryant one month before the NBA legend's death to talk about launching a new basketball sneaker company. Called “Mamba,” Pishevar said that the venture would “eclipse [Kobe's] sports career.”
Read more
Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture
Bobi Wine arrested at campaign stop, forced to go home | Africanews
Uganda's election campaign is taking place in a climate of violence and repression
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Level 5 lockdown ‘counterproductive’ – SA Medical Association
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) said government should rather prioritise the provision of resources to doctors, particularly personal protective equipment (PPE) as opposed to further tightening COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
2020: The year that opened our eyes-Pt. 1 | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Danielle Sanders, Interim Managing Editor At the end of 2019, people gathered to embrace the New Year. Claiming the phrase, “The Year of 20/20 Vision”, many of us had no idea of the words we spoke. The end of 2020 marks a year unlike any in our recent memories. It was a year filled … Continued
Read more
Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
'A moment of hope': Joy as Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine approved
It's another momentous day for science, as the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Oxford University and AstraZeneca has gained usage approval in the UK.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
TEXAS, United States (AP) - New research suggests Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in the two more-contagious variants of the coronavirus that have erupted in Britain and South Africa.
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Pelosi expected to narrowly win vote to serve as House Speaker for new session - TheGrio
When lawmakers return to Washington on Sunday to begin the 2021 legislative session, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is... View Article The post Pelosi expected to narrowly win vote to serve as House Speaker for new session appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
The Philadelphia 76ers Will Play The Denver Nuggets With Only 9 Players Following Positive COVID-19 Tests
Today, Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the NBA will go forward with the game and that the Sixers made it by the skin of their teeth by having 9 players available. The NBA insider is also reporting that there are still players unsure about suiting up for the game despite getting the all-clear to
Read more
Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture
Iran allocates $150,000 for families of each victim of Ukraine plane crash – IRNA
(Reuters) - Iran’s cabinet on Wednesday allocated $150,000 for the families of each of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian plane downed in Iranian airspace in January, the official IRNA news agency reported. “The cabinet approved the provision of $150,000 or the equivalent in euros as soon as possible
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Renewed restrictions cause havoc for SA’s tourism sector
The return to Level 3 is already having severe consequences for the beleaguered industry.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
More than 200,000 disability grants suspended as Sassa runs out of money
Temporary disability grant beneficiaries will not be paid, and are now rushing to secure the medical paperwork they'll need to reactive their payments – amid a burgeoning coronavirus crisis for the health sector and Alert Level 3 restrictions on movement. The temporary disability grant, which
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Britain first to approve AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca as it battles a major winter surge driven by a new, highly contagious variant of the virus. AstraZeneca said the authorisation was for a two
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
NFL cites outside influences for recent positive tests - Black News Channel
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL cites outside influences for the most recent set of positive coronavirus tests, including exposures during the holiday season. There were 21 new confirmed positive tests among players and 37 among other personnel in the league's latest round of testing
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens - Black News Channel
By TERENCE CHEA Associated Press ROSS, Calif. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America's backyards. Forced to hunker down at home, more people are setting up coops and raising their own chickens, which provide an earthy hobby, animal companionship and a steady supply of
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Coronavirus Pandemic ‘Not Necessarily the Big One,’ WHO Warns
A leader with the World Health Organization warned that even as devastating as the coronavirus pandemic has been, it is "not necessarily the big one" regarding outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Lack of cooperation hinders China's debt relief to Africa | Africanews
Lack of cooperation hinders China's debt relief to Africa
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by New York University
Tyrese's SUV is stolen from the driveway of his Atlanta mansion - TheGrio
Singer-actor Tyrese Gibson was the victim of a robbery yesterday morning when an unknown person took his Range Rover SUV... View Article The post Tyrese's SUV is stolen from the driveway of his Atlanta mansion appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Cholesterol Drug in Use Since 1975 Could Prevent COVID-19 Lung Damage, Study Shows | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
JERUSALEM - Researchers believe a well-established drug could prevent lung damage in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing the severity and mortality rate of the illness. A study started by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in July has since demonstrated that the coronavirus inhibits the
Read more
Source: The Florida Star
Blast, gunfire at Aden airport after plane carrying new government lands, 5 killed
ADEN (Reuters) -At least five people were killed and dozens more wounded in an attack on Aden airport, shortly after a plane carrying a newly formed government for Yemen arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a local security source told Reuters. Loud blasts and gunfire were heard at the airport
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
You’ll lose access to WhatsApp after 8 Feb, unless you agree to Facebook data sharing
WhatsApp, the encrypted messaging app that sells itself as a privacy-focused service, will start forcing users to share personal data with Facebook, its parent company. In an announcement sent out to users on Wednesday, WhatsApp said users will have to agree to let Facebook and its subsidiaries
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
'Verzuz' Reverts To Original Format Due To Growing COVID-19 Crisis - Blavity
Facing difficulties due to COVID-19 , Verzuz is going back to its original format, which requires iconic artists to perform from separate locations as they engage in a musical battle. “This has been an emotional week,” the producers stated on Instagram. “In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to
Read more
Source: Blavity News
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
US stocks rise in afternoon trading as 2020 winds down - Black News Channel
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers U.S. stocks are broadly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday as the effort to develop and distribute vaccines to fight the virus pandemic ramps up. The gains put the market back on positive footing following a modest pullback on
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
COVID-19 Vaccine Reach Greene County
COVID-19 vaccine reaches Greene Co.On December 30, 2020, 15 doses ofcoronavirus vaccine reached Greene County for inoculation of medical and maintenance staff of the Greene County Health System. The vaccine was provided through the Alabama Department ofPublic Health. More vaccines are due in Greene
Read more
Source: Greene County Democrat | Serving Greene County Like No Other Newspaper
More from Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Pics of the Day: April 20, 2021 | Africanews
Chad's president Idriss Deby dies of injuries in combat with rebels | Africanews
Detained without charges, renowned Nigerian atheist still in prison | Africanews
Enough is enough: Egypt fires top railway official after deadly crashes | Africanews
Who was Chadian military powerhouse Idriss Déby Itno? | Africanews
40,000 displaced in north Mozambique after assault on Palma | Africanews
Africanews celebrates fifth anniversary [Morning Call] | Africanews
Chadians react with shock to news of President Idriss Deby's death | Africanews
Rebels vow to take capital after Chadian president killed | Africanews
Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd | Africanews
Idriss Deby death: Tense Chad wakes up to new rulers | Africanews
Just another day in N'Djamena, Déby's demise elicits mixed reactions from locals | Africanews
Summit of Heads of States in Angola focuses on political crisis in C.A.R | Africanews
Heavy rains in Luanda kill at least 14 and leave 8,000 homeless | Africanews
Deby's son named "president" of Chad as opposition decries coup d'état | Africanews
Kenya’s police crack whip on curfew violators elicits mixed reactions | Africanews
Free at last!: Ghana actress who posted nude photo freed on bail | Africanews
Burundi: Regret over the passing of Chadian president Idriss Deby Itno | Africanews
Holding on to power: Africa's longest-serving leaders | Africanews
Egypt releases 1,686 prisoners as Ramadan kicks off | Africanews
Gunmen storm Nigeria's Kaduna University, kills staffer, abduct students | Africanews
Chad: State funeral for Idriss Deby set for Friday | Africanews
Zimbabwe MPs approve bill allowing the president to appoint VP directly | Africanews
Pics of the Day: April 21, 2021 | Africanews
"Africa needs the will to grow,"-Dr. Vera Songwe(Economist) | Africanews
Chad: Opposition parties warn France to refrain from meddling | Africanews
16-year old climate activist on mission to replant trees in Uganda | Africanews
Chad's opposition slams 'coup' as major powers quiet on army takeover | Africanews
Floyd verdict sparks hope for activists in South Africa | Africanews
'You can't eat heritage': Motorbikes threaten Lamu's historic status | Africanews
Climate change, armed groups threaten fish farming in central Mali | Africanews
Libya national oil company declares force majeure, halts oil production | Africanews
Chad's army divided over appointment of Idriss Deby's son as country's new leader | Africanews
French ambassador meets Chad's new leader | Africanews
Nigerians lament rising cost of living as food prices soar, inflation at 4-year high | Africanews
Commonwealth panel acknowledges racism in honoring war dead | Africanews
Covid-19: India records highest daily cases amid oxygen shorteage | Africanews
The tale of Gay capital turned homophobic state | Africanews
Egypt to locally manufacture Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V | Africanews
Renowned Algerian scholar sentenced for ''offending Islam'', granted bail | Africanews
Lawyers representing Zuma withdraw from corruption case ahead of trial | Africanews
The death of President Idriss Déby risk further destabilising the region | Africanews
How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last? | Africanews
UN: Tigray's humanitarian crisis worsens, no Eritrean exit | Africanews
Pics of the Day: April 22, 2021 | Africanews
Africa's dynamics in tech-world is promising-Haweya Mohammed [Interview] | Africanews
African presidents arrive in N'Djamena ahead of Déby's funeral ceremony | Africanews
DRC's North Kivu to start Covid vaccinations | Africanews
Nigerian Cardinal donates Ramadan food to Abuja Muslims | Africanews
'Cars can't reach us': Giant motorbikes are the workhorses in rural Cameroon | Africanews

Science Facts

Black People Facts

New York City Facts

Literature Facts

Women Facts

Random Facts

Arts Facts