Yemen Airport Attack Leaves at Least 22 Dead
There was a bombing attack at the Aden airport in Yemen on Dec. 30, 2020. According to a Reuters source, the attack happened shortly after an aircraft — carrying Yemen’s newly formed government Cabinet members — landed Wednesday morning. Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed was among the passengers aboard the plane that landed. They […]
Chicago Outpatient Workers Receive Coronavirus Vaccinations
Chicago’s top doctor announced on Dec. 28, 2020, that the city was on pace to have enough coronavirus vaccines available to protect all hospital workers over the next week or two. During a news conference on Monday, officials said the city’s vaccination campaign had been a smooth rollout thus far and that more than 20,000 […]
Pierre Cardin a French Designer Dies at Age 98
Pierre Cardin a French designer — whose brand extended beyond the fashion world —has passed away at 98-years-old. His family confirmed his death to Agence France-Presse on Dec. 29, 2020. After their announcement, the French Académie des Beaux-Arts issued numerous statements. One of those people was the academy’s secretary-general Cyril Bathalois. Immense sadness… Equally great […]
Avalanche Devastates Hikers in Iran
Rescue workers in Iran recently ended their search for survivors on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, after a series of avalanches struck in a mountainous area north of the state capital resulting in 12 people being killed, according to reports from state TV. The avalanches, which struck in four different areas on Friday, December 25, resulted […]
4 Burger King Restaurants Are Closing Forever
There are four Burger King restaurants closing in Maine. The fast-food restaurants closed some of their doors forever on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Due to the corporation declining its franchise agreement — four locations had to close. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to close. However, places like Burger King have generally fared well. […]