A Not-So-Merry Mix Shakespeare, Bluegrass and Randy Quaid
The Broadway marquee was up, but this crowd-pleasing musical never made it out of Seattle. Among the creative differences How fat should Falstaff be? Read more...
City Hall Review Frederick Wiseman, for the People
In his latest movie, the celebrated documentarian explores the ideas and ideals, the faces and spaces of Bostons City Hall. Read more...
City Hall Review Frederick Wiseman, for the People
In his latest movie, the celebrated documentarian explores the ideas and ideals, the faces and spaces of Bostons City Hall. Read more...
Hurricane Sandy Michael Bloomberg and Andrew Cuomo blame hurricane on climate change
Since New York City's foundation in the early 17th century, the lower tip of Manhattan has been at the heart of metropolitan life - despite its vulnerability to flooding from the harbour. Two possible links between global warming and the damage wrought by Sandy are the raised sea levels which make it easier for the coast to flood, and warm air in the Atlantic Ocean increasing the fierceness of the storm. Read more...
DOMINIC SANDBROOK on Labour's greatest rift since that electrifying conference assault on Militant
DOMINIC SANDBROOK says Keir Starmer's condemnation of Jeremy Corbyn calls to mind Neil Kinnock's fiery put-down of the Militant faction at the 1985 Labour Party conference. Read more...
Taiwan just went 200 days without a locally transmitted Covid-19 case. Here's how they did it
As much of the world struggles to contain new waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, Taiwan just marked its 200th consecutive day without a locally transmitted case of the disease. Read more...
Bitcoin price Why has it reached its highest price for nearly three years?
A surging appetite for bitcoin since the end of September has seen the price of the cryptocurrency soar to levels last seen in January 2018, with JP Morgan even suggesting it could challenge gold. Read more...
Manchester United's midfield headache is now a 197m migraine
Ever since Bruno Fernandes arrived from Manchester United in a 68million deal in January this year, there has been one conundrum Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has struggled to deal with. Read more...
Six Nations Eddie Jones picks in-form Henry Slade and Jonathan Joseph in centres for Italy
Jonny Hill is the only uncapped player in the starting XV, with Eddie Jones opting for experience for the trip to Rome. Ben Youngs will earn his 100th England cap at scrum half. Read more...
Sydney's NorthConnex road tunnel will make make travel easier for drivers when it opens on Saturday
Federal Urban Infrastructure Minister Alan Tudge cut the ribbon along withNSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) at the tunnel's opening ceremony on Friday. Read more...
A Korean Store Owner. A Black Employee. A Tense Neighborhood.
At a Chicago beauty supply shop, one American dream has come true. Another is still waiting for its chance. Read more...
Jagger the wooden stone plays his part for art BRIAN VINER reviews The Burnt Orange Heresy
A complex thriller set in the world of fine art, The Burnt Orange Heresy is no masterpiece but well worth looking at, not least for the exquisitely agonising spectacle of Mick Jagger acting his heart out. Read more...
NFL Week 7 Predictions Our Picks Against the Spread
A matchup of 5-0 teams in Tennessee is the weeks main event. But keep your eyes on a potential upset in Arizona as Kyler Murray leads his Cardinals against the unbeaten Seahawks. Read more...
Good teacher-pupil relationships can help mental heath later on, study claims
Based on a 13-year study of 20,000 siblings, Korean researchers discovered a link between good student-teacher relationships at school and positive wellbeing when students reached their mid-20s. Read more...
The River Watchers
Metropolitan Diary Canoeing around Manhattan at night, a man discovered eyes on the water from every available viewing spot, no matter how decrepit the pier or how late the hour. Read more...
Rangers 1-0 Lech PoznanHostsclaim second win in Group D in the Europa League
It seemed the spotlight might shift elsewhere. That he was no longer the man upon whom Rangers relied in the heat of continental competition. Alfredo Morelos wasn't having that. Read more...
Embattled Australia Post boss STILL hasn't officially been suspended over Cartier watch scandal
Under siege Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was supposed to be stood down over the Cartier watch scandal but it now appears her suspension has been lost in the mail. Read more...
Fix, or Toss? The Right to Repair Movement Gains Ground
Both Republicans and Democrats are pursuing laws to make it easier for people to fix cellphones, cars, even hospital ventilators. In Europe, the movement is further along. Read more...