Spending more on social services could save the lives of hundreds of babies a year in the US
A new study from Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health found that spending just 30 cents more per person for environmental services could reduce infant mortality rates in the US. Read more...
Jade Adams and Patrick transforms vintage caravan into stunning home on wheels named Vinnie Viscount
An Australian couple have transformed a vintage caravan into a spectacular holiday home on wheels dubbed 'Vinnie' - complete with beds, dining space and a modern kitchenette. Read more...
Oregons President Says Money Wasnt Discussed in Pac-12 Return. It Didnt Need to Be.
Universities in the Pac-12 were clearly struggling financially even before the pandemic, which magnified the importance of football once it hit. Read more...
The Ottoman Empires Influence on the Present Day
Alan Mikhail talks about Gods Shadow, and Benjamin Lorr discusses The Secret Life of Groceries. Read more...
Fleet of six driverless Ford Mondeos to be tested in Oxford for the next five months
Technology firm Oxbotica, spun out of an Oxford University project, has retrofitted the vehicles which are following a nine-mile round trip within the city. Read more...
Physios and paramedics will be trained to deliver flu and Covid-19 jabs
Currently, only doctors, pharmacists and some nurses are legally allowed to administer vaccines in the UK. But new laws passed today give the ability to more health workers, including physios. Read more...
E.U. Tells Cyprus and Malta to Abandon Golden Passports
The two countries have raised billions of euros by selling thousands of coveted travel documents, even in some cases granting citizenship to foreigners fleeing arrest warrants. Read more...
The 2021 Sony World Photography Awardsreveals stunning early entries
Now in its 14th year, the Sony World Photography Awards 'celebrates the best contemporary photography from the past year' and 'gives vast exposure to photographers worldwide'. Read more...
Lonely Planet ranks ultimate travel destinations in new list
Many of us have been forced to rethink travel plans in the wake of Covid-19, but if you're soothing your canceled-vacation-blues by daydreaming about future adventures, Lonely Planet's new "Ultimate Travel List" might be just what you need. Read more...
Borrowers face 'lender lottery' as 323,000 payment freezes end soon
Hundreds of thousands of people still on breaks from their mortgages and unsecured debts face a potential 'lender lottery' from next month as blanket protections are removed. Read more...
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY Want to sleep like a baby? Then stop drinking alcohol - it gives you nightmares!
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY Now, lots of people have a late-night tipple because they believe that alcohol helps them sleep better. But recent research shows quite clearly that this is a myth. Read more...
Lebanon's uprising never wanted power. Then a blast ripped through Beirut and everything changed
A 360-degree turn in Lebanon's political mood has prompted activists to organize into political parties and alliances. Read more...
Iker Casillas on Real Madrid, Spain and the 39;Madness39; of It All
The former goalkeeper on Real Madrid, managing Clsico rivalries and the madness of the toughest three weeks of his career. Read more...
Tis the Season for Toilet Paper Ornaments
Holiday dcor vendors are leaning into the grief, anxiety and nihilism of this year. Read more...
Two Children Killed in Trenton, Where Violence Is Surging
Killings in New Jerseys capital city have more than doubled since last year, officials said. Read more...