ASK CAROLINE What have I got to show for my life?
I have just turned 68 and feel that my life has been a 'car crash', with no achievements and nothing to show for it. Read more...
As Monkeypox Cases Rise, Nations Are Urged to Examine Vaccine Stores
The United States has stockpiled millions of doses of two smallpox vaccines, also effective against monkeypox. But the outbreaks so far are clustered in other countries. Read more...
SF cops and Mayor London Breed BOYCOTT pride over uniform ban for law enforcement taking part
Woke San Francisco Mayor London Breed, who last year spearheaded an effort to defund the city's police force, made the announcement Monday hours after cops from the city said they would not attend. Read more...
Lang Langs a long way off
Lang Lang is a phenomenon. Apparently, 40 million Chinese kids are learning the piano because of him. His name is as familiar as that of any rock star. And technically his pianism is pretty phenomenal too. Read more...
McConnell accuses Democrats of a 'big lie' over Georgia election law as early voting sets a record
Addressing the Senate floor on Tuesday morning, McConnell cast the roughly 850,000 votes sent in early in Georgia as proof that Dem attacks on election security laws are 'disinformation.' Read more...
Images of Turkish Official Kicking Protester Fuel Anger Online
The behavior of senior officials in Turkey remained under the social media microscope on Thursday, as an aide to the prime minister acknowledged that he did kick a protester the day before. Read more...
Homes That Sold for Around Million
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region. Read more...
Your Monday Briefing
Fighting in eastern Ukraine. Read more...
Amazon shoppers love these wireless bras calling them 'a lifesaver in warm weather'
Made without wires, clasps and with removable pads, the Comfyin Padded Bralette doesn't pinch, dig or itch the skin, making them comfortable for the hot summer months. They cost 16 for three. Read more...
Harry Potter fan hits out at trolls who called his 3k collection of 80 WANDS 'a waste of money'
Harry Potter-mad student Connor Cundale, 20, who forked out 3,000 on wands has hit back at trolls who brand his collection a 'waste of money' - and vows to buy at least 40 more. Read more...
'Super tomatoes' genetically engineered to produce more vitamin D could reduce deficiency
The researchers from the John Innes Centre in Norwich claim the vitamin D you can get from eating one of these genetically modified tomatoes is equivalent to two eggs or 28 grams of tuna. Read more...
Cannes screening of Crimes of the Future prompts walk outs
The David Cronenberg-directed movie - which starsKristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux - showed 'grotesque' scenes of child autopsies, bloody intestines and body mutations. Read more...
Omicron Subvariant BA.2.12.1 Becomes Dominant in U.S. Virus Cases
The development comes as the United States recently began averaging more than 100,000 new confirmed cases per day again, according to a New York Times database, for the first time since February. Read more...
Indiana Lawmakers Override Transgender Sports Veto
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the measure barring transgender girls from playing girls sports at school was unnecessary, but fellow Republicans in the Legislature disagreed. Read more...
U.S. Will Start Blocking Russias Bond Payments to American Investors
The Biden administrations escalation of sanctions could lead to Russias first default on foreign debt in a century. Read more...