The Pandemic Needs Its Smokey Bear
Instead it has a nearly empty hotel for Covid patients in London, celebrities in masks and no public health message that has broken through. Read more...
Book Review The Barbizon, by Paulina Bren
The Barbizon, by Paulina Bren, tells the story of New Yorks most celebrated all-female hotel and the aspiring writers, actresses and working women who stayed there. Read more...
Foo Fighters album review All nine tracks, including the lone ballad, are stadium-sized
What does it take to be a rock star? The successful candidate, as they say on application forms, will need presence, passion, noise and hair (good or bad, just as long as it's big). Read more...
Some Scientists Question W.H.O. Inquiry Into the Coronavirus Pandemics Origins
Those who still suspect the outbreak in China may have been caused by a lab leak or accident are pressing for an independent investigation. Read more...
Democrat Senator is slammed by her OWN side over minimum wagevote
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, 44, was criticized after she sided with Republicans and seven other senators to vote down an amendment on minimum wage on Friday. Read more...
Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady Head to Australian Open Final
These are not athletic stars who pretend to be impervious to the pressures of their sport. Read more...
Boris Johnson 'persuaded Tory chiefs to pay for Carrie Symonds' 200,000 Downing Street makeover'
The Daily Mail has been told that Conservative Party funds met a large part of the Downing Street makeover bill, which is said to be in the region of 200,000. Read more...
Ex-French ambassador says UK will struggle to retain global power after Brexit
Sylvie Bermann, who was Paris's most senior diplomat in the UK from 2014-2017, caused uproar by calling the Prime Minister an 'unrepentant liar'. Read more...
TV viewers were not in the mood for the Golden Globes, with audience falling 62 percent.
It was the smallest audience for any Globes ceremony since NBC started broadcasting the event in 1996. Read more...
Post-lockdown holiday options in the UK for those with disabilities, from Devon to Edinburgh
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a major holiday topic, doing the legwork so you don't have to. This week UK holidays for people with disabilities. Read more...
A Practical Guide to Swallows, the Heart of Many Cuisines
Swallows like fufu are a simple yet ingenious staple that pull the best of nourishing, everyday vegetable soups and stews into every bite. Read more...
The Changing Of The Guard review It is an uncomfortable read
The British Army, according to journalist Simon Akam, went into the 'wars of choice' in Iraq and Afghanistan convinced that it was 'the best little army in the world'. Read more...
Thousands of Microsoft Customers May Have Been Victims of Hack Tied to China
The hackers started their attack in January but escalated their efforts in recent weeks, security experts say. Business and government agencies affected. Read more...
Liverpool fan blames red seat coverings at Anfield for Jurgen Klopp's side's woeful recent home form
Liverpool have lost five home league games in a row for the first time in their history and will hope to stop the rot on Sunday against Fulham as they trail fourth-placed Chelsea by four points. Read more...
Cardi B announces release of her own doll so daughterKulture, 2, has a toy that looks like her
Cardi B fans will soon be able to bring the rapper home with them. The 28-year-old star announced the launch of her own doll on Friday, posting a mockup photo of the toy on her Instagram account Read more...
New Year's Concert 2021 review It has plenty of atmosphere and is not to be missed
This is a bit special; a concert of great musical interest, exceptionally well played and conducted, with plenty of atmosphere. Read more...
Zookeeper Chad Staples is an Instagram sensation thanks to candid pictures of animals in his care
Chad Staples is the managing director of both Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park in New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for over 2,200 animals across both sites. Read more...
How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Career
As the pandemic has upended the American job market, the dream of turning a pastime into a moneymaker is no longer a fantasy for these entrepreneurs. Read more...