The Lede Is Going Dark
The Lede will no longer be updated, but the blogs regular features will remain a part of The New York Times news report. Read more...
This Aint No Disco Alone in a Crowd at the Armory
At times, the experience of SOCIAL! the social distance dance club felt no more freeing than dancing by myself in my cramped living room, our critic says. Read more...
'Map of Undiscovered Life' reveals where unknown animals are likely to live on Earth
The work found that only between 10 and 20 per cent of species have been identified by scientists, mostly likely in Brazil, Indonesia and Madagascar. Read more...
Prince Philip funeral Britain is left heartbroken by photograph of the Queen sitting alone
Her Majesty, 94, wiped away tears and bowed her head in reverence as she accompanied the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin on its final journey this afternoon as she bid farewell to her husband Prince Philip. Read more...
Prince Philip funeral Mourners across UK observe a minute's silence for Duke of Edinburgh
Some 700 armed forces personnel drafted in for the funeral procession bowed their heads for the minute's silence in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 3pm. Read more...
Reading 1-1 CardiffYakou Meite scores dramatic last-minute equaliser against Mick McCarthy's side
The Royals are four points behind Bournemouth in fifth and Barnsley in sixth with just four games to play. They can only hope that those two both lose this weekend. Read more...
The Parisian Florist Whose Exquisite Arrangements Have Turned His Clients Into Friends
For the floral designer Louis-Geraud Castor, creating a bouquet for someone is inherently personal. Read more...
Queen could 'step back more and more' from more duties after Philip's death, royal historian fears
Sarah Richardson, professor of modern British history at the University of Warwick, said that Prince Philip's passing could be a 'turning point' in the future of the monarchy. Read more...
Frank Jacobs, Mad Magazine Writer With a Lyrical Touch, Dies at 91
He deftly mocked pop culture, politics and more for 57 years. He also wrote new lyrics for familiar songs, which led to a lawsuit from Irving Berlin and others. Read more...
Donations Surge for Republicans Who Challenged Election Results
The lawmakers, who encouraged their followers to protest in Washington on Jan. 6, have capitalized on the riot to draw huge campaign donations. Read more...
Daily Report As Tech Powers, China Is Rising, While Japan Declines
China's growing tech industry is inciting concern, while Japan's stalling tech industry is spurring deals. Read more...
Romance Del Diablo by Marco Albonetti review A fascinating album honouring Tango King Piazzolla
Last Thursday was the centenary of the birth of the Tango King, the Argentinian Astor Piazzolla. Read more...
South Philly Barbacoa is serving up food and social justice amid pandemic
The pandemic kickstarted the People39;s Kitchen, a Philadelphia community kitchen that feeds people in need while simultaneously addressing inequality. Read more...
Thousands march in Chicago for Adam Toledo while BLM protesters gather outside Brooklyn Center PD
Nationwide protests continued on Friday night in the wakes of the shooting deaths of Daunte Wright in Minnesota and 13-year-old Adam Toledo in Chicago. Read more...
RateSetter hands back 384m to 45,000 investors after Metro Bank takeover
45,000 investors in the now-defunct peer-to-peer lender RateSetter have had their accounts closed and their money returned after it was taken over by Metro Bank last August. Read more...
The bride's bouquet was small but hugely meaningful, says Monty Don
Monty Don explains the Convallaria majalis in Kate Middleton's wedding bouquet at Westminster Abbey were a symbol of purity. He says it's no surprise it also contained Dianthus barbatus. Read more...
Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years
Japan plans to release into the sea more than 1 million tonnes of treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station, the government said on Tuesday, a decision that is likely to anger neighbors such as South Korea. Read more...
Queen Elizabeth shares private, never-before-seen photo with Prince Philip
The sweet image was taken by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the wife of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Read more...