Boyfriend denies trying to murder 5.5m lottery winner, 49
Stephen Gibbs, 45, will stand trial accused of the attempted murder of Emma Brown, his partner of 11 years, at their 700,000 home in Barry, South Wales. Read more...
Biden sends a message to Iran, but with a scalpel instead of a sledgehammer
In the protracted effort to see who will blink first between Tehran and the Biden administration, Thursday's strikes in Syria are but a tiny insect floating into both their gazes. It's not going to change much, but is a reminder they may need to close their eyes eventually. Read more...
California Lost 175,000 Creative Economy Jobs, Study Finds
There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is driving it, said Representative Karen Bass of California. Read more...
Arsenal Mikel Arteta hits out at 'insane' Premier League schedule after injuries Leicester victory
Leicester winger Harvey Barnes requires knee surgery, Jonny Evans will have a scan on a calf problem and Emile Smith Rowe was substituted just before half-time with a muscular issue. Read more...
A Christmas Carol review Simon Russell Beale is a joy from the off as Scrooge
Simon Russell Beale - an actor normally associated with the classical repertoire - is in his element as Scrooge in this cast- of-three version of A Christmas Carol. Read more...
Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny to Write Political Thriller
State of Terror, set for release in October, is about a secretary of state confronting terrorism threats and a weakened nation. Read more...
WandaVision Fills In Gaps in Marvel History
This week, the series drew from many other Marvel shows, movies and comics. Heres a breakdown of some of the key references. Read more...
If Government Did Its Job We Might Not Need GoFundMe
The crowdfunding platform helps people pay their rent and medical bills. Its chief executive, Tim Cadogan, says it was never meant to be a social safety net. Read more...
House Hunting in the Dominican Republic A Tropical Compound for .5 Million
The nations stable economy and expanding tourism market have helped drive international interest right through the pandemic. Read more...
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits he 'fears the worst' for Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin
Newcastle's Miguel Almiron picked up a muscular problem before playmaker Saint-Maximin was also forced off during the second half in the draw against Wolves, leaving boss Steve Bruce fearful. Read more...
Joe Biden reserves right to sanction Saudi's crown prince MBS in the future, White House says
Joe Biden's spokesperson said Monday the U.S. 'reserves the right' to sanction Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 murder of journalist Jamala Khashoggi. Read more...
F.D.A. Expert Panel Endorses Johnson Johnsons Vaccine
With this last hurdle cleared, formal authorization of the one-dose vaccine is expected on Saturday and distribution within days. Read more...
Yankees Host Fans at First Spring Training Game
Spring training started with a loss to Toronto, but Yankees players were just happy to have fans back. It felt a lot more normal. Read more...
Covid Vaccines Johnson Johnson39;s shot authorized by F.D.A.
The authorization of a third Covid-19 vaccine will bring millions more doses within days. But health officials worry that some people will see the vaccine as the inferior choice. Read more...
US states will get 14.5 MILLION doses of COVID-19 vaccines next week
Pharmacies will also get a 100,000-dose boost to their supply as the US scrambles to make up for lost time after last week's winter weather delayed shipments of 6 million precious vaccine doses. Read more...
Locals sweep up volcanic rubble after fresh Mount Etna eruption covers their town with debris
Mount Etna's activity intensified earlier today as it spewed lava at 300 metres high with a subsequent rain of volcanic ash falling on nearby villages in Sicily, Italy. Read more...
Remains of a 2,000-year-old Bogong moth is first evidence early humans used tools to eat bugs
A 2,000-year-old grindstone found in the Australia Alps is the first evidence Aboriginal groups harvested Bogong moths. The insects would be roasted or ground into a 'moth cake.' Read more...
Climate change has weakened the Gulf Stream System 'close to tipping point'
Known formally as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), it is the driving force whichbrings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico up to the UK. Read more...