April 5, 2021
LG scraps its smartphone business
LG Electronics said on Monday it would close down its loss-making smartphone business. In January, the South Korean electronics giant said it was looking at all options for the division after almost six years of losses totalling around $4.5bn…
April 5, 2021
Royal Caribbean Group CEO says cruise ships ready to sail again
Chief executive officer (CEO) of Royal Caribbean Group, Richard Fain, says a number of test cruises carried out during the novel coronavirus pandemic and also prior to the start of vaccination programmes by countries have shown that ships are ready…
April 5, 2021
MLB moves All-Star Game out of Atlanta over voting law controversy
MLB has moved this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta following controversy generated by Georgia's restrictive new voting law. "Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players…
April 5, 2021
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can safely travel, recommends against nonessential trips
Fully vaccinated individuals can safely travel inside the U.S. and internationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in new guidance released Friday, though they should still wear a mask when traveling on public transportation,…
April 5, 2021
Twitter swoons over Verzuz battle between the Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday evening's Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their timeless music alongside hosts Steve Harvey and Quarantine DJ D-Nice. Ron…
April 1, 2021
IMF sees global economy improving despite uncertainties
Economic growth led by the United States and China is accelerating, amplifying the risks of an uneven global recovery, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. “In January we projected global growth at 5.5 per cent in 2021,”…
April 1, 2021
Tourism Minister warns proof of vaccination for travel could be discriminatory
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered…
April 1, 2021
Microsoft to sell reality goggles to army
US tech giant Microsoft is to sell augmented reality headsets to the US army in a bumper deal worth up to $21.9bn (£15.9bn) over 10 years. The headsets are based on its HoloLens product, which allows users to see holograms laid over their actual…
April 1, 2021
Cardi B, Burna Boy, Childish Gambino among the 2021 Brit Awards nominees
Cardi B, Burna Boy, Childish Gambino and more are among the nominees for the 2021 Brit Awards. The U.K. equivalent of the Grammys has nominated the "WAP" rapper for International Female Solo Artist against Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus,…
April 1, 2021
Lauren London, Snoop Dogg and Nas pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle on the second anniversary of his death
March 31st marks the second anniversary of the passing of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle. His music and influence have continued to affect many -- including, not surprisingly, his longtime girlfriend, Lauren London shared a photo of the rap…