Coronavirus cases are rising in 79% of US states and territories, CDC director warns

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in nearly 80 percent of US states and territories, a top US official warned on Friday.  ‘New #COVID19 cases are increasing,’ said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr Robert Redfield said via Twitter on Friday.  Specifically, ‘79% of U.S. jurisdictions reported increasing cases as of October … Read more

Quarantine-free stays begin today for UK arrivals from more than 70 nations and territories

Coronavirus ‘air bridges’ finally come into force today with dozens of destinations opened up – but a poll shows they might fall flat as under a fifth of Britons intend to go on holiday abroad this year. Research for MailOnline found limited appetite among the public for heading for sun-drenched beaches, despite the lifting of … Read more

Princess Diana biopic Spencer starring Kristen Stewart sells to several worldwide territories

The life of Princess Diana of Wales will be hitting the big screen, starring Kristen Stewart, with several foreign markets picking up the project, despite several fans speaking out about the casting. Spencer, directed by Pablo Larrain (Jackie), has closed deals in UK, France, Italy and Benelux (STX Entertainment), Germany and Switzerland (DCM), Australia/NZ (Roadshow), Latin … Read more

Recall of the wild: Coronavirus lockdown sees wild animals venturing into new territories to explore

Recall of the wild: Coronavirus lockdown sees animals including falcons, cuckoos and killer whales venturing into new territories to explore Wild animals are venturing to new places during the calm lockdown period Many species are also reclaiming areas after staying away for decades Killer whales were seen in Northern Ireland as well as albino badgers … Read more

Quebec government moves forward with a plan to use airships to supply remote northern territories 

The government of Quebec is developing a fleet of airships to deliver goods to the province’s often difficult to reach northern territories. The government signed the agreement, worth $23million ($30million Canadian), with the French company Flying Whales and expects the first deliveries to begin in 2022. The airships from Flying Whales will be able to … Read more