Protect Catalonia’s corals despite politics

The ruling African National Congress won South Africa’s general election with 58% of the vote. The party had never before received less than 60% at a national poll. Many voters were put off by the corruption that flourished under Jacob Zuma, president from 2009 to 2018. The ANC might have done worse but for Cyril…

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been on the longest family vacation ever! The couple confirmed this week that they have been quarantined with their kids in Caribbean since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Ripa opened up about the family’s decision to stay put during a virtual townhall meeting with ABC employees on Thursday. “We had…

Low-cost airline Wizz Air has confirmed its passengers will be required to wear masks on board its flights from now on.The Hungarian operator joins Germany’s Lufthansa in introducing the policy, which is designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. Passengers who do not bring a mask with them to the airport are going to be…

A visitor to the Disneyland Resort takes a picture through a locked gate at the entrance to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Monday, Mar 16, 2020.MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesWalt Disney World Resort will furlough 43,000 union workers while its theme parks remain closed as authorities restrict large gatherings due to the coronavirus…

(CNN)Tom Hanks is giving back with a special sort of donation. The actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos where he appears to be donating convalescent plasma to help in the fight against Covid-19. Plasma derived from blood in people, like Hanks, who have successfully recovered from the virus, may contain antibodies that…

PUBLISHED: 09:12 25 April 2020 | UPDATED: 10:16 25 April 2020 Caroline Culot Persimmon is planning a phased re-opening of its sites after the coronavirus shutdown. Pic: Persimmon/Archant Housebuilder Persimmon, which has sites across Norfolk, is implementing a phased restart of work after its coronavirus shutdown. Persimmon is planning a phased re-opening of its sites…

News Fri, 05/01/2020 – 20:00 Alex DovbnyaAfter bouncing back from the terrible coronavirus crash, Bitcoin (BTC) faces another significant drop due to its gloomy technical picture Just days after erasing its coronavirus-driven drop, the Bitcoin (BTC) price is already on the ropes. According to Bloomberg, the number one cryptocurrency is currently in overbought territory, with…

Tara Flanigan almost 2 years ago Chicago rapper Vic Mensa discusses how love and concern for his hometown drove him to become an activist and humanitarian.  While many of his song lyrics speak to the horrors of gun violence, Mensa goes even further, using his platform to promote gun control legislation and get behind movements…

This was never going to be an ordinary round of golf. That was apparent the moment I lay my head on the pillow Friday night, my mind already racing thinking about playing golf at 8 o’clock Saturday morning in what was going to be my first round in the COVID-19 age. I had a difficult…

(CNN) William Shakespeare’s Globe theater, the famous London playhouse where the playwright’s shows were performed, faces permanent closure as a result of coronavirus lockdown measures, the theater and UK politicians have warned. Lawmakers on Monday warned the UK government that the historic theater — which has been closed since March due to coronavirus restrictions –…

Construction workers are among many self-employed people whose incomes have dropped during the pandemic. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex/Shutterstock A government scheme to support self-employed workers signed up 440,000 people on its first day at a cost of £1.3bn, according to the Treasury. The self-employment income support scheme (SEISS) provides workers whose finances have been hit by…

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was humiliated by voters, as his attempt to reverse the mayoral election in Istanbul, which his party had lost, backfired spectacularly. At his behest, the electoral board ordered a re-run, but this week the opposition challenger, Ekrem Imamoglu, won by a much larger margin than in March: 54% to 45%.…

Homebuyers could have their mortgage deal pulled even after exchanging contracts on a new house as banks calculate whether loans are still affordable for those whose circumstances have changed during lockdown.An estimated 450,000 property sales stalled when the Government shut the housing market in Britain on March 26, with most of those expected to have…

SCIENTISTS in California have reportedly discovered an antibody that can completely block coronavirus.PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sat, May 16, 2020 | UPDATED: 00:05, Sat, May 16, 2020 Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again! Invalid emailWe will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice…

By Nicole Gallucci2018-11-12 21:12:11 UTC Looking for something to tightly squeeze while you fear for the future of American politics? Trumpy Bear is here to help… or at least help give you nightmares. The purpose of this terrifying little creature is unclear, but the product is very real. For those who haven’t yet seen the…