Pandemic Imperils Promotions for Women in Academia
Even as faculty members are given more time to meet a deadline for tenure, many say they are getting less work done because of child care needs. Read more...
This Year, the Fall for Dance Festival Is Digital
The festival will focus on New York City artists, with premieres by Jamar Roberts, Christopher Wheeldon, Camille A. Brown and Dormeshia, and Kyle Abraham. Read more...
The Aussie jobs paying six-figure salaries despite the coronavirus economic crisis
Australian mining giant BHP has announced an 0 million jobs package which will create 3,500 jobs and training programs designed to help rebuild the nation's economy. Read more...
Hawaii defense contractor charged with defrauding government out of .8m in coronavirus relief aid
Martin Kao, a Hawaii-based businessman and CEO of federal defense contractor Navatek, has been arrested on charges of fraudulently obtaining .8 million in COVID relief loans. Read more...
Meet Craig Foster, the human star of amazing new Netflix film My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher is a fascinating account of how filmmaker Craig Foster formed a bond during daily swims with an octopus living in a kelp forest off the 'Cape of Storms' in South Africa. Read more...
Care for a Cup of Satanic Chamomile?
One tea company is trying to make the cozy brew a little more goth. Read more...
120,000-year-old footprints found in Saudi Arabia -- and they might be human
Hundreds of fossilized footprints dating back 120,000 years have been discovered in Saudi Arabia, and they might point to the earliest evidence of human movement into the region, according to a new study in Science Advances. Read more...
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines works safely in older people data suggests
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine triggered a strong antibody response in older adults, and only triggered 'severe' side effects in one volunteer, data from the firm's phase 2 testing released Tuesday show. Read more...
How a Power 5 Conference University Is Struggling to Have Sports in a Pandemic
At the University of California, Berkeley, athletes, coaches and administrators face the most complicated puzzle in sports the return of college athletics. They are allowing The Times an inside look at their journeys ups and downs. Read more...
England boss Gareth Southgate to name bigger squad for next month's three international matches
There are concerns from Premier League managers over the fitness of their players following a gruelling period since the restart in June. Southgate usually selects a party of 23. Read more...
Gil Hanse Restores Courses to Their Glory
The acclaimed golf architect, who redid the Winged Foot Golf Club, attempts to bring back the original designers intentions. Read more...
With Cross Talk, Lies and Mockery, Trump Tramples Decorum in Debate With Biden
Interrupting Joe Biden nearly every time he spoke, President Trump made little attempt to reassure swing voters about his leadership. Mr. Biden hit back This is so unpresidential. Read more...
Did BBC pass up All Creatures revamp because it was too WHITE?
The beloved Yorkshire-based story of beloved veterinary surgeon James Herriot has drawn in three million viewers and is Channel 5's best-rated original commission ever. Read more...
G.O.P. Alarmed by Trumps Failure to Disavow the Proud Boys
For the second time in two weeks, Republicans distanced themselves from the president, expressing unease about his failure to disavow a right-wing organization linked with white supremacy and acts of violence. Read more...
Tanqueray, Humans of New York Star, Brings in Over .5 Million in Donations
Stephanie Johnson, 76, returned to the blog to share stories from her incredible life, this time for a cause. Read more...
Ice Cream Topped with Easy Conversation
The attraction was immediate for George Kapelos and Martin MacLachlan, who first met in 2012 at an ice cream emporium in Toronto. Read more...
Maldives becomes the first country in the world to offer a traveller loyalty reward program
Maldives Border Miles will reward tourists for regular visits, with members progressing up three tiers. The Maldives was one of the first countries to reopen its borders during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
Real Madrid 1-0 Real Valladolid Vinicius Junior's second-half strike seals win
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN The winger has struggled for goals over his last two seasons and so for all his youthful brilliance Zidane has overlooked him for big games including last season's Man City defeat. Read more...