Let’s look at a few of today’s biggest headlines.
Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiac arrest
Diego Maradona has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to reports in his native Argentina. The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain. More to follow
Meghan Markle reveals she has suffered a miscarriage
Duchess of Sussex revealed tragedy of lost baby in July in US newspaper article She described feeling a ‘sharp cramp’ as she was changing Archie’s nappy Hours later she was in hospital with Harry as they ‘tried to imagine how we’d heal’ Meghan Markle today revealed she has suffered a miscarriage over the summer.
White House is ‘close to lifting travel ban from Europe’
The Trump administration is considering lifting the ban on travelers from Europe Sources tell Reuters the WH coronavirus task force is supporting a plan to lift it They did not indicate how soon it could be alleviated or if Trump has agreed The US has the worst COVID problem of
Biden: I won’t take Sanders and Warren from Senate for my Cabinet
Joe Biden said he will not tap progressives Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders for his administration, claiming he needs their presence in the U.S.
Biden denies his new administration will be a ‘third Obama term’
Biden gave wide-ranging interview to NBC News anchor Lester Holt on Tuesday Said that transition outreach from Trump administration was ‘sincere’ so far Insisted that his presidency would not be a ‘third Obama term’ Vowed that he would propose bill for a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants living in
Child sex trafficking: It’s probably not what you think it is
While the term trafficking evokes for many images of children kidnapped off the street, smuggled across borders and moved from place to place, that’s rarely the case, social workers and researchers say.
The US reported more than 2,100 deaths in a single day. Things are projected to get worse
More than 2,100 Covid-19 deaths were reported in the US on Tuesday — making it the highest single day death toll the country has seen since early May.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reveals she had a miscarriage in July
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she was pregnant with her second child but suffered a miscarriage in July.
Ghislaine Maxwell is woken up in her cell every 15 minutes by flashlight to see if ‘she is breathing,’ her lawyer says
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein who is accused of grooming and abusing underage girls, is woken up every 15 minutes to see if she’s alive, according to a letter filed by her attorney Tuesday.
The $550 million megayacht concept that looks like a shark
Just weeks after unveiling an upcoming yacht concept that (CNN) – resembles a swan, Lazzarini Design Studio are pushing the boundaries even further with a brand new design that’s shaped like a shark. Measuring a staggering 153 meters, Prodigium is to be made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and has an estimated market price tag of just under $550 million.
Obama Thinks People Are Looking Forward To 1 Particular Thing In The Biden Era
Former President Barack Obama predicted Joe Biden’s presidency will provide welcome relief to many Americans from the chaos of the Donald Trump era.
Trump Reportedly Planning To Pardon Michael Flynn, Start Of Spree
President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, according to several media reports on Tuesday evening. Both Axios and The New York Times said Trump has privately told aides Flynn will benefit from a series of pardons the president will issue before he leaves office.
Joe Biden Gives First Interview Since Winning Election
President-elect Joe Biden gave his first interview since he won the election earlier this month, speaking to NBC News’ Lester Holt about the transition of power, COVID-19 and his administration’s first priorities. Asked about the Trump administration finally clearing the way on Monday for the formal transition to his administration to begin, Biden said, “I must say, the outreach has been sincere.
Argentina legend Maradona dies aged 60
The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager had a cardiac arrest at home. He had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and was to be treated for alcohol dependency. One of the greatest players of all time, Maradona was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, producing a series of sublime individual performances.
Covid-19 updates: Warnings in US as millions travel for Thanksgiving – BBC News
Meanwhile, we’ve been hearing what the UK public thinks about the relaxation of Covid restrictions at Christmas. Julie Jones from Darlington said she has chosen to spend the festive period alone this year. She has no family or partner and usually spends the day with her friends.
Maradona obituary – Maradona: Flawed football genius
One of the game’s most gifted players, the Argentine boasted a rare combination of flair, flamboyance, vision and speed which mesmerised fans. He also outraged supporters with his controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal and plunged into a mire of drug abuse and personal crises off the pitch.
Meghan Markle pens powerful op-ed on pregnancy loss
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has penned a powerful op-ed for The New York Times about experiencing pregnancy loss. In a piece entitled “The Losses We Share,” published Wednesday, Markle wrote about her own experience, considered the power of asking someone the simple question, “Are you OK?”
YouTube suspends, demonetizes Trump’s favorite TV news network over COVID-19 misinformation
President Trump’s favorite television news network has gotten itself in trouble on YouTube. No, I’m not talking about Fox News. That would’ve been his favorite before the election. I’m talking about the one that’s been pushing post-election misinformation about voter fraud and the election results: One America News Network (OANN).
Twitter to ‘automatically’ de-verify users as it opens verifications back up
Twitter knows its verification process is a bit of a mess, and the company wants your help fixing it. Twitter officially “paused all general verifications” in November of 2017 after verifying a white supremacist. In a Tuesday blog post, the social media platform announced plans to start verifying accounts again early next year.
Ivanka Trump knows nothing about how greenhouse gases work
In a tweet about greenhouse gases, Ivanka Trump has redefined ignorance. On Tuesday, the president’s daughter, an official adviser to the president, tweeted about a huge drop in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (9.2 percent) this year. She tagged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the tweet, apparently proud of the Trump administration for reigning over a notable fall in heat-trapping carbon emissions.
Thanks to a bug, Twitter Fleets didn’t actually expire after 24 hours
On Nov. 17, Twitter ripped off the Stories feature that Snapchat popularized and Instagram popularized even further. Twitter’s version is called Fleets and unfortunately, it didn’t take long for people to find a way to subvert the 24-hour expiration timer.
