Parents denied refunds on childcare vouchers
The scheme closed to new applicants in 2018 but those who have already signed up can continue tobuy vouchers. These can be spent at registered childminders, nurseries and after-school clubs. Read more...
The Groundbreaking Scientist Who Risked All in Pursuit of His Beliefs
A Dominant Character, by Samanth Subramanian, recounts the turbulent life of J.B.S. Haldane, the great British biologist and political activist. Read more...
Hundreds of Americans in need of new hearts took themselves off waitlists amid coronavirus pandemic
A new study found that from mid-January to mid-March, 343 people took themselves off the waitlist in comparison with 600 people who did from mid-March to mid-May, a 75% drop. Read more...
Lydia Callis New York Mayor Bloomberg's sign language interpreter becomes breakout star of Superstorm Sandy
Lydia Callis's larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures have provided a rare moment of pleasure during the unfolding natural disaster. Read more...
Nike's viral 'You Can't Stop Us' ad is winning big on social media
Nike's latest viral ad is garnering praise online for its message of inclusiveness and perseverance at a time when organized sports have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
The Rail Content Is On the Move
This blogs regular features, including live race analysis and news and notes from Joe Drape, Melissa Hoppert and others, can now be found on the sports home page. Read more...
Just Let Those Kids Dance Finding a Way for the Show to Go On
For dance students, the annual recital is the biggest event of the year. Whether in parks or in parking lots, some studios are determined to make it happen in a pandemic year. Read more...
Wilford Brimley dies at 85
Wilford Brimley, the mustachioed actor who appeared on the big screen, television shows and Quaker Oats commercials, has died. He was 85. Read more...
Seth Rogen reveals a sequel to Pineapple Express was shut down by Sony over budget concerns
Seth Rogen revealed during a new interview that his 2008 stoner comedy Pineapple Express almost got a sequel, but it was shut down by Sony. Read more...
Aggressive Neighbors in the Nursing Home
One in five nursing home residents was involved in mistreatment of a neighbor in the previous month, a new study found. Read more...
Wanderland by Jini Reddy review A funny and touching account of a year spent searching for magic
A few years ago, broke, bereaved and emotionally adrift, Jini Reddy decided to spend a year searching for magic. She had a hunch that the British landscape might help heal her heart and soul. Read more...
How to Talk to Your Friends About Money
New financial hardships may be hitting those closest to you. It doesnt have to be awkward. Read more...
Remains of boy, 14, have been found inside a crocodile after he was snatched off a river bank
The victim, named locally as 14-year-old Ricky Ganya, was attacked by the reptile while he was looking for snails near a river in Rumah Dadat, Tanjung Manis, Malaysia. Read more...
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Dies After Cabinet Meeting
Amadou Gon Coulibaly had just returned to the West African country from France, where he had been receiving treatment for a heart condition. Read more...
Three sisters killed their father. Despite a history of abuse, they're facing murder charges
Mikhail Khachaturyan's body was found on a staircase in a Moscow apartment block in July 2018, with dozens of knife wounds to his chest and neck. Read more...
Tories refuse to suspend senior MP who was arrested on suspicion of raping Commons assistant
In a statement issued by the accused ex-minister's local Conservative association, its chairman said the MP disputed the allegations. Read more...
Wilford Brimley dies at 85
Wilford Brimley, the mustachioed actor who appeared on the big screen, television shows and Quaker Oats commercials, has died. He was 85. Read more...
Sports Are Back. Here Are Some Athletes Who Are Not.
Ryan Zimmerman, David Price, Buster Posey, Carlos Vela and Wilson Chandler are among the players who are opting out of playing this summer because of health concerns. Read more...