Saturday, May 21, 2022

Let's Do The News! (May 21, 2022)

    

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- US President Joe Biden met his new South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-Yeol in Seoul where they are expected to discuss nuclear cooperation under threat from North Korea.

- North Korea reported over 200,000 new COVID cases and one death for the fifth consecutive day.

- Finland's state-owned gas operator has confirmed that Russia has cut off the supply to the country. 

- A US judge has blocked plans by the Biden administration to lift Trump-era health restrictions, allowing the expulsion of migrants at the border with Mexico without the chance to gain asylum.

- Voting for the Australian general election is underway with the Labour Party hoping to end nine years of Conservative rule.

Rolls-Royce unveiled their newest Boat Tail coachbuilt vehicle with only three ever made.

Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail

- Disney's High School Musical The Musical The Series has been renewed for the fourth season. The third season will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service this July.

- Disney's Zombies 3 movie will star RuPaul as the voice of the Mothership. It will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service this July 15 and a Lost Song version will air on Disney Channel this August 12.

- Power Rangers actor Austin St. John has been charged on suspicion of fraud related to COVID loans. The Red Ranger actor pleaded not guilty to the charges.

- Famed music composer Vangelis passed away at the age of 79. Vangelis is known for his award-winning BGM works in movies like Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, Missing, and Alexander.

- Veteran actress Susan Roces passed away at the age of 80.

TTFN.

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