Run through social ketchup's news roundup and stay informed about what’s happening across the globe. Happy reading!
Among all the entertainment and fun that we have on the internet, sitting at home, it is important to know about various major events occurring around the globe that made news this week.
Here’s a quick recap of all-things-newsworthy that made it to this week’s major highlights:
Global
Britain and the European Union were on the cusp of striking a narrow trade deal on Thursday, swerving away from a chaotic finale to a Brexit split that has shaken the 70-year project to forge European unity from the ruins of World War Two.
On the cusp of Brexit trade deal, EU and UK hash out final details https://t.co/t307ErjLq1 pic.twitter.com/cLvY7BDCST
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 24, 2020
The UK has identified a fast-moving new variant of the coronavirus that is more than 70% more transmissible than existing strains. The new strain of coronavirus is now 'out of control', authorities have said.
This new Covid strain is no joke. Unlike the first wave, a lot of the people coming in to my hospital with severe Covid are young - late 20s to mid 40s with little or no medical conditions. Please be safe out there and keep to the rules.
— Dr G (@UncBoss) December 22, 2020
Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, new lava flow interacts with a pool of water inside the crater, leading to a short-lived but fairly vigorous eruption.
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted on 20th December 2020, Sunday night, followed by an earthquake that struck at the volcano’s south flank. https://t.co/UkkRpnD89o
— Social Ketchup (@social_ketchup) December 22, 2020
For the first time, scientists have found microplastics in the human placenta, leading experts to fear that the chemicals could interfere with fetal development, according to a recent study.
Microplastics found in placenta creating a 'cyborg baby,' doctor says https://t.co/fOEaL11nyA pic.twitter.com/NazSkLxfqG
— New York Post (@nypost) December 22, 2020
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday publicly received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and said he was doing this to demonstrate that people should be ready to take the vaccine when it is available.
President-elect Joe Biden recieves his first dose of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine: "There's nothing to worry about. I'm looking forward to the second shot." https://t.co/zSx9eY2TA7
— U.S. News & World Report (@usnews) December 21, 2020
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian becomes the latest celebrity to promote Meghan Markle-backed coffee brand to her 195M Instagram followers
Kim Kardashian promotes Meghan Markle's coffee brand
— ℳ𝓊𝓇𝓀𝓎 ℳ𝑒𝑔 (@Murky__Meg) December 23, 2020
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Digital Creator Larissa D’Sa gets her own travel show on TravelXP called Unwind. She has shared the teaser of the show and it looks exciting.
Digital Creator Larissa D’Sa gets her own travel show on TravelXP called Unwind. She has shared the teaser of the show and it looks exciting.https://t.co/aqLHayjNOt
— Social Ketchup (@social_ketchup) December 23, 2020
Ranbir Kapoor opened up about his personal life in a recent interview with Rajeev Masand, he revealed that he and Alia Bhatt would have been married if not for Covid-19. He also called his girlfriend an overachiever.
‘My girlfriend Alia is an overachiever’: Ranbir Kapoor says they’d have been married if the ‘pandemic not hit our lives’https://t.co/AtLuApVTkz pic.twitter.com/213SCdSnjc
— HT Entertainment (@htshowbiz) December 24, 2020
For his girlfriend who talks in her sleep, Harry Mitchell, wrote Rupi Kaur poetries using the words she speaks in her sleep.
For his girlfriend who talks in her sleep, Harry Mitchell, wrote Rupi Kaur poetries using the words she speaks in her sleep.https://t.co/nhMRldVcA8
— Social Ketchup (@social_ketchup) December 22, 2020
Sports
James Harden responds on Instagram to reports that he violated the league's COVID protocols.
James Harden responds on Instagram to reports that he violated the league's COVID protocols. pic.twitter.com/43malhnREx
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 23, 2020
Russell Westbrook records a triple-double in only three quarters!
Westbrook becomes the first player in Wizards/Bullets history to record a triple-double in the season opener
Russell Westbrook records a triple-double in only three quarters!
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 24, 2020
Westbrook becomes the first player in Wizards/Bullets history to record a triple-double in the season opener 👏 pic.twitter.com/Va3h153Ft6