Alabama Tops First College Football Playoff Rankings of a Chaotic Season
The final rankings will not come until at least Dec. 20. But on Tuesday night, the playoffs selection committee gave an early look at how it is approaching the pandemic-upended year. Read more...
Small Gatherings Spread the Virus, but Are They Causing the Surge?
Yes, the coronavirus can be transmitted over cocktails and dinners. But these get-togethers may not account for the huge rise in cases. Read more...
Seasonal Movies
As the cold weather descends, warm your heart with a sports movie or get your blood pumping with suspenseful thrillers. Read more...
High streets face post-lockdown havoc in December
Crowds flocking to stores in Wales since they reopened on November 9 have almost doubled sales in some locations compared with the sameperiod last year, sources told us. Read more...
Great gardens at Britain's historic homes from Churchill's abode to Versailles-inspired Wrest Park
There's a beautiful world of gardens at Britain's historic homes waiting to be explored, from wisteria-covered walls to water features and bewitching woods where you'll lose all sense of time. Read more...
Four Walls, Three Kids and Two Parents
A father photographs his family life during the coronavirus crisis. Read more...
Trump Stress-Tested the Election System, and the Cracks Showed
Even in the absence of a questionable outcome or any evidence of fraud, President Trump managed to freeze the passage of power for most of a month. Read more...
The Best Films and TV Shows to Stream Over the Holidays
Hollywood history (Mank), jazz (Soul) and romance (Happiest Season) all have a chance to shine in your living room as the year comes to an end. Read more...
DR ELLIE CANNON Will there be serious side effects from the steroids I am taking?
DR ELLIE CANNON responds to a reader who is concerned about the steroids they are taken to treat their giant cell areritis which is a blood condition causing severe headaches and vision problems. Read more...
Virgin Money's profits plummet as it gears up for spate of bad debts
The lender took a 501million impairment charge against an expected surge in bad loans as businesses and individuals battle to stay afloat financially. Read more...
How to do Christmas without making Amazon even richer
It might be tempting to click on the obvious, but there are plenty of alternatives. Also, though supermarkets are providing a vital service, they don't need to be a one-stop shop. Read more...
Premier League clubs fail in bid to use loophole as push for bigger crowds falls at the first hurdle
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND SAMI MOKBEL Clubs have been told they will be forced to choose between operating as indoor or outdoor venues when lockdown restrictions end. Read more...
Hotel gym and pool ban for South Africans... and they're even using fire escapes to prevent contact!
EXCLUSIVE BY NEIL MANTHORP There appear to be no limits to what South Africa's players and management are prepared to do to reassure the touring English that they are safe. Read more...
Heated Car Seats Are an Antidote to Our Grief
They deliver a pleasure both maternal and sensual, cocooning you like a child in the lap of some warm, benevolent bear. Read more...
Arsenal 'still keen on swoop for Sheffield United's 22m star man Sander Berge
Arsenal were among a host of clubs vying for the 22-year-old's signature last January, but were beaten to a deal by Sheffield United. However, they could reignite their interest in the midfielder. Read more...
Making a New Start in a Business of Their Own
Whether because of layoffs or a desire for a new challenge, older people are becoming entrepreneurs at an increasing rate. Read more...
Harvey Weinstein faces 'astonishing sex abuse' allegations in London court
The woman says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by Weinstein, 68, who was given a 23-year jail term at a court hearing in New York in March. Read more...
Steve McClaren back at Derby for his FOURTH spell as he is appointed technical director
Current owner Mel Morris is in the process of selling the Championship side to Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan in a 60million deal and McClaren would advise the new board. Read more...