In a Pandemic, Even Minimalists Need Space
For a family of five, 500 square feet was enough until the coronavirus hit. Now theyve upsized to an 800-square-foot two-bedroom. Read more...
Mads Mikkelsen officially replaces Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts films
Despite Mikkelsen claiming recently it was just a 'rumor' the news was confirmed on Wednesday by Entertainment Weekly. Read more...
Macrons Rightward Tilt in France Sows Wider Alarm
One bill would reach into Muslim life, and another would place new restrictions on filming of police. Critics say theyre part of a drift toward repressive government policies. Read more...
Coronavirus No10 accused of 'institutional racism' for November lockdown that sacrificed Diwali
Dr Soham Bandyopadhyay said it was unfair and avoidable that those who celebrate Diwali in the UK - hundreds of thousands of Hindu and Sikh people - cannot see family because of lockdown. Read more...
A Hotel Where Guests Are Pals With the Pen
During National Card and Letter Writing Month, the Hotel Hugo in New York City is encouraging guests to send notes to folks back home (cards are free). Read more...
Pompeo Visits West Bank Settlement and Calls B.D.S. Anti-Semitic
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the boycott-Israel movement would be treated as anti-Semitic, and ordered that imports from Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank be labeled products of Israel. Read more...
Indian rival slams Uber's business model
Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup Go local. Read more...
MAFS' Martha Kalifatidis looks stressed out while filming Celebrity Apprentice
The Married At First Sight star looked rather unimpressed while shooting scenes at Sydney's Carriageworks on Tuesday Read more...
Quadriplegic farmer gives emotional plea for the return of his stolen wheelchair trailer
Angus Conners was in bed at his ex-wife Kate's house in West Beach on Wednesday morning when he found out his custom trailer had been stolen. Read more...
Watchdog to probe Google over web ad Read more...
Child killed after rockets fired on Iraq's heavily fortified Green Zonene
Seven rockets were fired on Iraq's heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad late Tuesday, killing at least one child and injuring five other civilians, according to the Iraqi military. Read more...
A Fight Over Agriculture Secretary Could Decide the Direction of Hunger Policy
The delicate proxy clash has pitted Democrats eager to emphasize issues like hunger and nutrition against traditionalists who believe the department should represent rural America. Read more...
Girlfriend Tiniko Thompson arrested after chilling note is found next to police officer's body
Tiniko Thompson, 46, is alleged to have killed her boyfriend Carl Patrick, 53, a Miami police officer in his Pembroke Pines, Miami Florida home on May 9. Read more...
Spending review Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils multi-billion pound investment
The Chancellor also pledged 55billion to battle the pandemic in 2021, including 2.6billion for devolved administrations, as he set out his plans in the Spending Review at the House of Commons. 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...
Pandora's Jar review Proves that the classics are far from dead, and keep evolving with us
Swinging a baseball bat, Beyonc sings 'What's worse, looking jealous or crazy?' The Hold Up music video shows a woman betrayed by the man she loves. Read more...
New 'super-white' paint reflects 95.5% of light off buildings and may replace air conditioners
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new white paint that reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight and remains cooler than its surroundings even when the sun is at its peak. Read more...
Geniuses in our midst! People share the VERY clever life hacks
Social media users from around the world have been sharing their clever life hacks on Reddit's Red Neck Engineering forum, with BoredPanda collating some of the most creative and genius ideas. Read more...