Tuatara 'lizard' genome sequence is 'half-mammal, half-reptile'
Scientists from the University of Adelaide and South Australian Museum worked with Otago University, New Zealand to study the rare tuatara and its genetic makeup. Read more...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still mocking England as he recreates his overhead kick for Sweden in the sea
Ibrahimovic couldn't resist showing off his technique and physique once again, posting an Instagram of another bicycle kick in the sea in slow motion, captioned 'God Save the Queen'. Read more...
Dr. Fauci says he 'seriously doubts' that Russia's COVID-19 vaccine is 'safe and effective'
Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed his concern about whether Russia's COVID-19 vaccine was proven to be 'safe and effective' at a virtual panel discussion Read more...
The Joy of a Junky Old Nintendo
Why Super Mario Bros. brought me to tears. Read more...
Australian war WWII is finally awarded the Victoria Cross by the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II has granted Australian war hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean a posthumous Victoria Cross for saving the lives of his 49 crewmates before his death in 1942. Read more...
3 Graphic Novel Detective Stories
Dynamic duos set out to solve mysteries for others and end up uncovering truths about themselves. Read more...
Two Brazilian ministers test positive for coronavirus in a day
Two Brazilian ministers have tested positive for the coronavirus in one day, following in the footsteps of President Jair Bolsonaro and three other high-ranking government officials. Read more...
How to make perfect peanut brittle in the MICROWAVE
An Australian home baker has shared how she made delicious peanut brittle using the microwave instead of the kitchen stovetop. The recipe is very simple and only takes 35 minutes to complete. Read more...
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Read more...
PSV Eindhoven join Premier League clubs in the race to sign Brentford left-back Rico Henry
Henry was one of the key men in Brentford's season, as they reached the play-off final, with the 23 year-old starting every Championship and play-off game. Read more...
Manchester United's pursuit for Jadon Sancho WILL continue despite Borussia Dortmund's stance
Manchester Unitedwill continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite Borussia Dortmund's claim that their 108million-rated star will stay at the German club next season. Read more...
Dan Lawrence ruled OUT of England's second Test against Pakistan due to a family bereavement
The Essex batsman was in contention to make his debut because of the enforced absence of Ben Stokes, who will this week fly to his family home in New Zealand to be with his father Ged. Read more...
Prince Harry 'delightfully surprised' when Meghan Markle was happy to go to the toilet in the woods
The book, co-written by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, lifts the lid on the the events that led to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex deciding to take a step back from the royal family. Read more...
Vegan Queenslander in hotel quarantine asks why she can't go outside despite WALKING to the hotel
Brittany Morris is in hotel quarantine at the Voco hotel in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast after travelling to Queensland from Victoria. Read more...
From Tom Hanks in Greyhound to Cate Blanchett's Stateless The best on demand TV this week
Things went rapidly south the last time Tom Hanks was in charge of an ocean-going vessel - in Captain Phillips. Now he's heading into choppy waters again as a newly promoted US Navy officer. Read more...
Coin Shortage? It May Be Time to Use Your State Quarters
In the midst of reduced coin circulation, the U.S. Mint is winding down its production of novelty quarters. Should they be saved, or spent? Read more...
Middlesbrough offer George Friend new deal as Birmingham prepare to move
Middlesbrough have offered out of contract midfielder George Friend a new deal, as interest grows from rival Championship clubs including Birmingham and Swansea City. Read more...
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as his running mate
If elected, she would be the nations first female, first Black and first Asian American vice president. Read more...