Новости за 12.08.2021

After years of progress in the fight against hunger, food insecurity is again a growing problem in Africa, where famine threatens millions of people -- new research suggests prolonged violence is to blame.

New census data indicates that the United States is growing more racially diverse and that the number of people who identify as White in the country has decreased for the first time in more than two centuries.

AEG Presents said Thursday it will require COVID-19 vaccination at its U.S. concert venues.

Chinese submarines may have stalked a British aircraft carrier in a display of military strength in the contested South China Sea, though China claims the ships may have revealed themselves purposely, according to report

Incoming New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she expects a statewide school mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases.

HBO Max announced the return date for 'Gossip Girl' on Thursday. The successful reboot of the hit CW show will return in November.

President Biden is calling on Congress to allow Medicare to negotiate with pharma companies to drive down the cost of prescription medications, an effort that's expected to face opposition from the GOP and drug industry.

Two unique gene variants cause sudden-onset high blood pressure in pregnant people, a study published Thursday by the journal Nature Genetics found.

The World Boxing Association is suspending judge Gloria Martinez Rizzo over a controversial scorecard and racist tweets, president Gliberto Mendoza told ESPN.

Israel and Morocco announced Thursday that they'll strengthen their diplomatic relationship by opening full embassies in the coming weeks.

A Missouri man won a $77,777 lottery jackpot three years after taking home a $100,000 Powerball prize, the Missouri Lottery announced Thursday.

K-pop star CL will release two singles ahead of her first full-length album, "Alpha."

"EastEnders" and "Still Open All Hours" actress Nina Wadia will compete on the BBC One series "Strictly Come Dancing."

A slice of cake from Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding has been auctioned for $2,565.

"The Wonder," a new film based on the Emma Donoghue novel, has started production in Ireland and will premiere on Netflix in 2022.

British and Russian diplomats have angered Iran by posing for a photo this week that mimicked the 1943 Tehran Conference that was held during World War II, when Iran was occupied territory.

"The Smurfs" have a new home on Nickelodeon in the form of an upcoming CG-animated series that is coming to the network on Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

"Colin in Black & White," a new series exploring football star Colin Kaepernick's high school years, is coming to Netflix in October.

The World Meteorological Organization is trying to determine if Sicily set a new record Wednesday for the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe, with a temperature of 119.84 degrees Fahrenheit.

St. Vincent is the subject of a fictional music documentary running into creative issues in the new trailer for upcoming film, "The Nowhere Inn."

A loose bull temporarily shut down the 15 Freeway near Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., causing delays.

The number of anti-Asian incidents in the United States this year, including physical attacks, is far outpacing the frequency with which they occurred in 2020, according to a study on the issue released Thursday.

"Q-Force," a new animated series featuring Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes and David Harbour, is coming to Netflix in September.

Authorities said Thursday that they're reviewing files related to Britain's Prince Andrew after accusations made in a U.S. lawsuit this week that links him to billionaire and American sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Since before sunset Wednesday, Texas state Sen. Carol Alvarado had been on her feet speaking, not allowed to sit or lean against her desk, on the Senate floor.