Ivy League colleges halt sport over virus concern The Ivy League group of elite US universities on Wednesday halted all sports until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, in a move that could have wide implications for the lucrative world of college sports.

Ringo marks 80th at online gig with fellow Beatle McCartney With a little help from his friends, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was set to hold an online 80th birthday bash Tuesday featuring former bandmate Paul McCartney, in aid of charities including Black Lives Matter.

NBA star Durant rules himself out for rest of season NBA superstar Kevin Durant, who has not played since he tore his Achilles tendon a year ago, said he would not make his debut with the Brooklyn Nets when the season resumes late July in Orlando.

Kaepernick teams with Disney for racial injustice programmes Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick will partner with Disney for a series of programmes "from the perspective of black and brown communities" including a docuseries on his own life, the company said Monday.

Will the real Christopher Wong please stand up The MAAC, a film training centre in HCM City, apologised to the American composer for inviting and introducing the guest speaker as Wong in its event on sound design.

US heads into Independence Day besieged by virus, Europe reopens Another record number of coronavirus cases overshadowed the start of America's Independence Day weekend on Friday as the surge in infections prompted Britain to blacklist travelers from the US, intensifying its isolation.

Young Americans urged to be more responsible in coronavirus fight Accused of failing to uphold their civic duty, younger Americans are behind the current COVID-19 surge, with several states moving to close bars, beaches and other places that saw huge crowds when lockdowns were eased.

TikTok Business launched TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, has recently introduced a new global platform called TikTok for Business, aiming to help brands tell their stories in a more creative and engaging way.

US virus cases smash daily record as global infections soar New daily coronavirus cases in the United States soared past 50,000 for the first time on Wednesday, as the World Health Organisation delivered a grave warning that the global pandemic is accelerating.

Tom Hanks: 'I have no idea when I will go back to work'