Hank Aaron, Bob Dole, Cicely Tyson, John Madden: Remembering notables who died in 2021

This year we remember some of the original influencers who passed away in 2021, celebrities who made a lasting impact with their life's work.

     

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Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

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From daring rescues to medical breakthroughs, here are 12 of the happiest stories of 2021

There was good news this year, from a patient cured of HIV, a 105-year-old runner setting a record and a missing dog saving a family from a fire.

     

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Free food for New Year's: Wendy's has free nuggets, Baconator Fries, plus Krispy Kreme donut deals and more

Krispy Kreme's vaccination incentive ends New Year's Eve, but there's a doughnut deal through Sunday. Plus, more free food and deals for New Year's.

     

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Bernie Sanders memes, TikTok trends and 'Squid Game': The best viral moments from 2021

There were some moments we couldn't stop talking about on social media in 2021. Here are some of the best we saw.

     

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel 'does not like' striker's comments

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need".

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Rethink your resolutions for the new year by making intentions instead

As the new year approaches, many set out to make New Year's resolutions, but can hard-and-fast attempts to change behavior do more harm than good?

     

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Rape survivor describes 'locking eyes' with Maxwell in court

Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein.

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Desmond Tutu: Mourners queue to pay respects as body lies in state

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days.

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Opinion: COVID concerns will keep College Football Playoff teams on edge all the way to kickoff

Given how prevalent COVID-19 is in the country, college football is just going to have to hold on tight until a national champion is crowned.

     

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Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test

A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum

A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.

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Stock market will be open New Year's Eve while bond markets close early Friday

Is the stock market open New Year's Eve? Yes, the Nasdaq and NYSE are open while bond markets close early Friday as stocks have vaulted to new highs.

     

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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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Desmond Tutu: Religious and political leaders pay tribute in Cape Town

Politicians and leaders of different faiths gathered in Cape Town to remember the anti-apartheid leader.

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Biden, Putin to talk Thursday ahead of January diplomatic talks in Geneva

The call, requested by Moscow, comes as U.S. and Russian officials are set to meet next month as tensions continue to rise over Ukraine.

     

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