minimum wage debate Why some say flipping burgers is the hardest job
34;If you are a single adult living anywhere in the country, you39;re going to need at least a an hour job in order to make ends meet,34; said one economist. Read more...
Scientists discover genetic trains that make some people more partial to napping
Data on more than 450,000 people taken from the UK Biobank helped researchers determine regions of the Human genome linked to the need to take a daytime nap. Read more...
You Were Duped Into Saying Yes. Is That Still Consent?
Legal scholars have long debated this question. Recent psychological studies shed new light. Read more...
So Ancient, Yet So New Gorgeous Red Wines From Greece
While the country is better known for its white wines, it also produces distinctive, superb reds from a number of little-known grapes. Read more...
When can we go on vacation again? This is what experts say
After reaching an all-time high in January 2021, global coronavirus case numbers are beginning to drop. Read more...
What Caused the Blackouts in Texas?
The states widespread electricity failure was largely caused by freezing natural gas pipelines. That didnt stop advocates for fossil fuels from trying to shift blame. Read more...
Fire Damages Jones Bar-B-Q, a Historic Black-Owned Business
James Jones, the owner and pitmaster of the award-winning Arkansas restaurant, vows to rebuild. Read more...
Former BBC executive admits corporation 'over-caters' to 60-year-old white men from the south
Stuart Murphy, now chief executive of the English National Opera and the former boss of BB3, said the 'tide had changed' and this group could no longer dominate. Read more...
Texas Farmers Tally Up the Damage From a Winter Storm Massacre
The states agriculture sector has lost an estimated 0 million or more. Crop and livestock damage could mean shortages and higher prices beyond Texas. Read more...
In Oregon, Scientists Find a Virus Variant With a Worrying Mutation
In a single sample, geneticists discovered a version of the coronavirus first identified in Britain with a mutation originally reported in South Africa. Read more...
Cherie Blair
On 26 November, in referring to a magazine's claim that Cherie Blair had attended a shooting party which included Saif Gaddafi, we suggested this was hypocritical and had outraged the families of victims of the Lockerbie bombing. We accept that Mrs Blair did not attend the shooting party and has never met Mr Gaddafi. We apologise for any embarrassment caused. Read more...
SESAME SEEDS could reduce risk of Parkinson's Disease and preventing neuronal damage
There is no cure for the disease but the Japanese researchers found their test so promising for reducing the risk of developing it that they are starting clinical trials. Read more...
If someone in your household has COVID-19, there's only a 1-in-10 chance you'll catch it too
The study found someone in a home with three to five people - one of whom was infected - was 20 per cent less at risk than a two-person house. Read more...
Derek Chauvin Trial May Be Delayed Over Court Ruling
An appeals court has ruled that a judge must reconsider whether to add a third-degree murder charge against Mr. Chauvin, who is scheduled to go on trial next week for the death of George Floyd. Read more...
Queen is given two new corgi puppies to comfort her through the crisis with Harry and Meghan
The Queen has been gifted with two new corgi puppies to help her through the royal crisis with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Prince Philip's hospital treatment. Read more...
The Tech That Was Fixed in 2020 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing
From videoconferencing to fitness apps, the best tech helped us endure a hard year. But there were also low points. Read more...
Porsche's new Taycan Cross Turismo is an 80,000 electric estate
Porsche's new electric sports car estate has been officially unveiled - ideal for those who want to win a game of Top Trumps at the school gates or on a tip run. Read more...
Weekly Unemployment Claims Show Recovery Remains Rocky
Even with restrictions on business activity easing in many places, layoffs persist. The Texas storms were one of the latest setbacks. Read more...