Новости за 01.01.2021

Comedian and actor John Bishop has joined the cast of "Doctor Who" for Season 13, the BBC announced Friday.

The original 2016 London stage production of David Bowie's "Lazarus" will be available for streaming via DICE.

No food or drink will be allowed on domestic flights in Thailand as of Friday to make sure airline passengers are masked at all times to prevent the spread of COVID-19, aviation officials in Thailand announced.

Big-box retailer Target announced it is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because they could present a choking hazard for children.

Five of the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrated the New Year with a traditional "ball drop," but because of weightlessness, it headed upward rather than down.

Pope Francis delivered a New Year's blessing of "peace and hope" for a World Day of Peace and asked especially Friday for prayers for the people of Yemen.

Florida became the third state to document a person infected with the British variant of the coronavirus, pointing to the growing spread of the more infectious strain.

New York Giants offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be on the sideline in Week 17, the team said Friday.

"Iron Man" icon Robert Downey Jr. shared on Facebook on Friday a funny video of him celebrating the end of 2020.

The Denver Nuggets are expected to be without forward Michael Porter Jr. for multiple games due to the NBA's health and safety protocols for COVID-19.

All-Star pitcher Yu Darvish said he was "shocked" to learn he was traded this week from the Chicago Cubs to the San Diego Padres.

With the start of the new year, 20 states have raised their minimum wage -- by as much as $1.50 per hour and as little as 8 cents.

Christian Wood and Danuel House Jr. combined for a rare double-alley oop dunk in the Houston Rockets' win over the Sacramento Kings.

Rock band Foo Fighters released a new song called "No Son of Mine" on Friday.

"Fleabag" actress and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is seen dancing with pop music star Harry Styles in the new music video for Styles' song, "Treat People with Kindness."

The NYSE is starting the process of delisting three Chinese companies following an executive order from the Trump administration that prevents U.S. residents from investing in companies tied to China's military.

The Razzie Awards recognizing the worst in film for 2020 are to be handed out on Oscars Eve, April 24.

Britons woke up to its new Brexit world Friday in which it no longer has freedom of movement with other members of the European Union.

Actress and media personality Busy Philipps has announced her 12-year-old daughter Birdie is gay and prefers "they" and "them" pronouns.

"Bachelor" alum Peter Weber has announced on Instagram that he broke up with his girlfriend, Kelley Flanagan.

The old year departs and attention turns to Kentucky Derby 2021 with some of the hopefuls running on the first weekend of the new year; lots of other weekend horse racing action.

The United States sold more arms to other countries in 2020 than ever before, by its own accounting and that of arms industry observers.

Actor Morris Chestnut turns 52 and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde turns 65, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 1.

On Jan. 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, Mexico and the United States, took effect.

Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson battle in the College Football Playoff Semifinals on Friday before a slate of NBA games and NFL season finales fill the sports schedule for the first weekend of 2021.