First U.S. Case of Brazil-based Variant Found
The variant, known as B.1.1.28.1 or P.1, shares many mutations with one first identified in South Africa and is thought to be more contagious. Read more...
NSI boss apologises to savers for customer service meltdown
Ian Ackerley blames an increase in customers, the pandemic, cuts to interest rates and the decision to phase out Premium Bond prize cheques for soaring wait times and a rise in complaints. Read more...
George Armstrong, Who Led Toronto to 4 Stanley Cup Titles, Dies at 90
A 7-time All-Star and the longtime captain of the Maple Leafs, he was the first player of Indigenous descent to score in the N.H.L. Read more...
The Week in Business Biden Gets Down to Business
Biden started off his presidency with a flurry of economy-focused executive orders. Netflixs budget broke even for the first time. And Parler wont be back online anytime soon. Read more...
Vaccine battle as EU threatens to BLOCK Pfizer jabs going to UK
Amid a shambolic rollout across the bloc, the EU has demanded drug firms give them early warning when exporting Covid jabs to countries outside the 27 member states. Read more...
Michigan boy, 10, to have both legs amputated after rare MIS-C diagnosis following COVID infection
Dae'Shun Jamison, 10, of Shelby, Michigan, tested positive for COVID-19 early in December 2020, and was diagnosed with the rare MIS-C condition after being hospitalized on December 21. Read more...
Australian of the Year Grace Tame takes sly dig at Scott Morrison over climate change
The first Tasmanian to ever be named Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, 26, has become a key voice on social issues - including calling for a change to the Australia Day date. Read more...
Gary Lineker insists Chelsea's decision to sack Frank Lampard is 'utterly ludicrous'
Gary Lineker insisted sacking Frank Lampard is 'utterly ludicrous' while Chelsea supporters reacted furiously to news of the 'disgusting' decision to relieve him of his duties. Read more...
California clinics can resume using batch of 330K Moderna vaccines after allergic reaction scare
A safety review board found no evidence the batch of 330,000 Moderna vaccines was linked to allergic reactions becauseno other adverse eventswere reported across the U.S. Read more...
Masks Arent Going Away, So Consider the Mask Chain
A practical accessory also adds a bit of flair to your pandemic look. Just ask A.O.C. or J.Lo. Read more...
Heavy smokers face nearly DOUBLE risk of dying of COVID-19 compared to people who have never smoked
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic found that patients smoking one pack per day for more than 30 years were 1.9 times more likely to die from the virus than those who had never smoked before. Read more...
San Francisco 49ers Increase Ownership Stake in Leeds United
The N.F.L. team, a minority owner in Leeds since 2018, now will control 37 percent of the Premier League club. Read more...
Airbnb Offers Accommodations in Cuba
Airbnb, the home and room rental company, has added properties in Cuba for U.S. travelers. Read more...
Masks Arent Going Away, So Consider the Mask Chain
A practical accessory also adds a bit of flair to your pandemic look. Just ask A.O.C. or J.Lo. Read more...
Pregnant Helen Flanagan cuddles her daughter Delilah, 2
The former Coronation Street star, 30, held her daughter Matilda, two, in her arms on Monday as she declared her love for her 'green-eyed wild one' Read more...
CBS suspends two TV execs after they were accused of saying a black anchor was 'jive talking'
Peter Dunn and David Friend were both placed on administrative leave on Monday after a Sunday report in The Los Angeles Times cataloguing a series of accusations of sexism, racism and bullying. Read more...
Brazil's 'super-covid' arrives in the US
Brazil's 'super-covid' variant has arrived in the US with a first case in a Minnesota resident who recently returned from the hard-hit South American country. Read more...
Elon Musk's model mother Maye knew he was a genius at age three
Maye, 72, detailed how her childrenElon, 49, Kimbal, 48, and Tosca, 46, found their passions at an early age while appearing on CBS This Morning on Monday. Read more...