Lockdown-weary Brits already splashing out on staycation plans
Britons desperate to get away this summer have been scrambling to arrange staycation plansin the UK as Boris Johnson unveiled his 'roadmap' out of the lockdown in a statement today. Read more...
Bella Thorne sympathizes with Britney Spears after watching Hulu's explosive documentary
Bella Thorne reveals Framing Britney Spears, which pulled back the curtain on the singer's conservatorship, made her 'so sad.' Read more...
The Impact of the Storm in Texas Could Lead to More Virus Cases, Experts Say.
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AI creates artworks 'indistinguishable' from works painted by humans
A new scientific paper by a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder reveals humans are fooled by both representational and abstract art created by artificial intelligence (AI). Read more...
This Website Is My Pandemic BFF
JustWatch makes finding where shows or movies are streaming online super easy. Hallelujah. Read more...
Once Overlooked, Black Abstract Painters Are Finally Given Their Due
In the 1960s, abstract painting was a controversial style for Black artists, overshadowed by social realist works. Now, its claimed its place as a vital form of expression. Read more...
PIERS MORGAN To the internet troll who threatened to kill me I will find you
'I used to be constantly disappointed by the human race,' tweeted Ricky Gervais today, 'but Twitter has helped me lower my expectations.' Read more...
A Better Way to Zap Our Brains
New research suggests that stimulating neurons in the brain can address psychological issues with surprising speed and precision. Read more...
Celeste album review The hot prospect in pop... a mix between Billie Holiday and Whitney Houston
It's not always easy being the next big thing, especially when a pandemic comes along and tosses your generation's hopes and dreams into the freezer. Read more...
Golden Globes 2021 What to Watch For
The Hollywood awards season starts in earnest with a socially distanced show that begins on Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern. Streaming services are expected to dominate. Read more...
Renaud Capuon album review This is the best-ever recording of Elgar's Sonata
A number of French cellists have recorded Elgar's Cello Concerto, led by Andr Navarra. Read more...
Sweden advises Texas on restarting frozen wind turbines as power cut
A Swedish firm is offering Texas advice amid the state's wind turbines freezing due to a deep freeze. Skellefte Kraft says it coats blades with carbon fibers that heat automatically. Read more...
Former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue reveals she was pitted against Kylie at start of career
The former X Factor judge, who marks the big day next October, said birthdays remind her of older sister Kylie's cancer battle in 2005 and that the family never take ageing for granted. Read more...
Memoir by Amos Ozs Daughter Divides Family and Shocks Israel
He told me I was filth, Galia Oz writes in her book, Something Disguised as Love, among other accusations of physical and emotional abuse. Her mother and siblings have defended their late father. Read more...
Night Catches Us, Ida and More Offbeat Streaming Options
Still looking for things to watch? Go out on a limb with these titles. Read more...
The Best States for Retirement in 2021
And the ones you may want to avoid. Read more...
The 7 N.B.A. All-Stars Who Would Be King (or Just M.V.P.)
Near the halfway point, this seasons race for the Most Valuable Player Award has top-tier candidates from the usuals (LeBron James) to the newcomers (Joel Embiid). Read more...
Covid Stimulus Bill Heads to the Senate
The .9 trillion pandemic aid bill narrowly passed the House, but now must maneuver through a procedural and political thicket in the Senate. Read more...