Madrid opera canceled after audience revolts over social distancing concerns
A live audience is always difficult to impress, perhaps even more so in the age of social distancing. An opera in Madrid was halted on Sunday night…
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Taiwan led the world in closing down for Covid-19, now it wants to do the same with opening back up
New arrivals to Taiwan might be forgiven for thinking they’ve stepped back in time. On the streets of the island’s capital, Taipei,…
Continue Reading This is the healthiest community in the US. Here’s why
With its vast mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and clean air, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has been ranked the healthiest community of 2020.…
Continue Reading The incredible tale of a man who formed an unlikely bond with an octopus
Craig Foster was diving, bare-chested, in bitterly cold waters off the southern-most tip of Africa when he saw her — an octopus hiding under a…
Continue Reading This beer company will pay you $50,000 to travel the country
They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, it seems Michelob Ultra might have that job — at least for one…
Continue Reading Christina Anstead splits with husband of less than 2 years
Fresh on the heels of Christina Anstead returning to work with her ex-husband, she’s announced that she and her current husband have split.…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga thought about suicide every day and ‘hated being famous’
Lady Gaga is continuing to be open about her mental health struggle. The singer/actress talked about how daunting fame can be and said she…
Continue Reading BTS did a Tiny Desk concert that may surprise you
NPR Tiny Desk is where performers go to show they actually can sing, and BTS has done just that. The beloved K-Pop boy band on Monday became the…
Continue Reading New regulations announced for cruising’s return to US waters
Universal mask wearing, physical distancing, Covid-19 testing and increasing fresh air into ventilation systems could allow cruising in the US to…
Continue Reading Emmys 2020 winners list: See who took home an award
The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in television, were presented Sunday. See below for a list of nominees and winners. Outstanding lead…
Continue Reading Michael Lonsdale, actor who played Bond villain in ‘Moonraker,’ dies at 87
Michael Lonsdale, the British-French actor famous for playing one of James Bond’s most iconic villains, has died at 87. Lonsdale passed away on…
Continue Reading ‘Filthy Rich’ is the kind of trashy soap that could win loyal converts
“Filthy Rich” is a bit of a Franken-soap, seemingly stitched together from pieces of other series. Yet it works, at least kind of, as a…
Continue Reading A surfer lost his board in Hawaii. It reappeared in the Philippines, more than 5,000 miles away
A man who lost his surfboard in huge swells off Hawaii was amazed to discover it had been found in the Philippines — 5,200 miles away. Doug…
Continue Reading Emmys 2020: ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession,’ and ‘Watchmen’ score sweeping wins
The Emmy Awards went on as scheduled Sunday, with Jimmy Kimmel noting at the outset that while an awards show might “seem frivolous and…
Continue Reading Emmys made history with Black actor wins
Sunday night’s Emmy Awards were pretty diverse before they even happened — and then history was made. A record number of Black actors…
Continue Reading Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group “The Emotions,” has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the…
Continue Reading Humpback whale is free after swimming out of crocodile-infested river in Australia
A humpback whale has swum free from a crocodile-infested river in Australia, after being stranded there for two weeks, authorities announced on…
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Winners and Complete Coverage from the 2020 Emmy Awards – as seen on ABC-7
UPDATE: Here’s a complete roundup of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards as seen on ABC-7… ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession,’ and ‘Watchmen’…
Continue Reading Egyptian tomb in Saqqara necropolis found to contain huge cache of sealed sarcophagi
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered almost 30 sarcophagi believed to have been buried for around 2,500 years, according to the country’s…
Continue Reading E! host Giuliana Rancic says she was absent from Emmy Awards because of positive Covid-19 test
E! host Giuliana Rancic said she was absent from Sunday night’s Emmy Awards red carpet coverage because she tested positive for Covid-19. In a…
Continue Reading Regina King and Uzo Aduba wear shirts honoring Breonna Taylor during the Emmys
Actresses Regina King and Uzo Aduba both wore shirts in tribute to Breonna Taylor during their respective acceptance speeches at the Emmy Awards on…
Continue Reading Duo behind Room Rater Twitter account rates the rooms at the Emmys
Sunday night marked the first time the Emmy Awards went virtual and until red carpets make a comeback, all eyes are on backgrounds. That’s why…
Continue Reading The most relatable moments of the Emmy Awards
Holding an award show in the middle of a global pandemic is a tall order. As the nation struggles with being in a constant state of abnormal, the…
Continue Reading ‘Succession’ wins Emmy Award for best drama series, its 4th trophy of the night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” has taken its turn at the top. The HBO series won best television drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sunday…
Continue Reading Emmys 2020: How to watch, the nominees and more
This weekend’s Emmy Awards will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen. 130 cameras in 10 countries Jimmy Kimmel will host the show from the…
Continue Reading ‘WandaVision’ trailer debuts during Emmys
Marvel fans have something to look forward to with “WandaVision” set to debut later this year. A new trailer for the upcoming series for…
Continue Reading Lil Nas X says he’s written the ‘best kids book of all time’
Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song “Old Town Road” is the longest-running No.…
Continue Reading A rare blue moon will light up the sky on Halloween
Spooky season is almost upon us — and this year it will be a little bit spookier. The night sky on Halloween will be illuminated by a blue…
Continue Reading Lee Kerslake, drummer for Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep, has died
Lee Kerslake, drummer for Ozzy Osbourne and rock band Uriah Heep, has died, according to statements from the band posted Saturday on Facebook. A…
Continue Reading Torch-inspired Tokyo skyscraper to become Japan’s tallest building
A 390-meter-high (1,279 feet) skyscraper inspired by a flaming torch is set to become Japan’s tallest building when it opens in 2027. Standing…
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