Continuing Job Losses Put Spotlight on Economic Relief
Relentless unemployment claims show the pandemics grip on the labor market. Help from the recent stimulus bill may lapse before an upturn arrives. Read more...
Keira Knightley won't act in sex scenes directed by men
According to Keira Knightley, she doesn't "have an absolute ban" on shooting nude scenes, but she's not comfortable doing so with male directors. Read more...
Facebook apologises after banning historic Plymouth site because the word 'hoe' breaches its policy
Facebookhas apologised to Devon residents after they were forced to alter the spelling of famous local spot Plymouth Hoe to avoid being banned for breaching its anti-bullying rules. Read more...
Apple iPhone 12 Review Superfast Speed, if You Can Find It
The new iPhone has an improved design, but its undermined by the wireless industrys messy rollout of ultrafast 5G networks. Read more...
Olivia Munn poses with beloved rescue pups Frankie and Chance in cute Instagram snap
'We come as a set,' the actress, 40, wrote in the accompanying caption. Read more...
For Elite Golfers, Money Talks
Sponsors have long paid players to compete in tournaments, but that money has become more important to get players to travel during the pandemic. Read more...
Supply teacher died from Covid after saying she felt tired
Shamim Mir didn't suffer from a persistent cough or a high temperature ahead of testing positive for the illness alongside her husband Ehtisham before Christmas. Read more...
Dominic Thiem edges Novak Djokovic in thriller to advance to final of ATP Finals
Dominic Thiem needed two monster tie breaks to overcome Novak Djokovic and advance to the final of the ATP Finals, beating the Serbian 7-5, 6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (8-6) in a three-set thriller on Saturday. Read more...
Virtual Historic Home Tours
Bored with your surroundings? Walk the (virtual) halls of some storied grand houses. Read more...
DEBORAH ROSS Accused is a superbly told tale of a baby, a dingo and a cruel stitch-up
Something strange has happened at Channel 5 lately, by which I mean it isn't as obsessed with, say, endlessly showing 'the human face' of bailiffs. Read more...
Staycations UK Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins rocket in price for Easter
Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins have all hiked their prices for Easter as they plan to reopen in March despite concerns that the national lockdown will still be in place. Read more...
Pandemic Driving Is Still Down, but Will Insurers Grant More Relief?
Many gave drivers a break in the spring. With accident claims remaining below normal, consumer advocates are calling for another one. Read more...
Brave surfers rescue a whale shark in shallow water at a popular tourist beach
A whale shark has been rescued by a group of swimmers and surfers after becoming stuck in shallow water at a popular Queensland tourist beach. Read more...
'WandaVision' flexes some different muscles as Marvel adds its power to Disney+
Marvel flexes different muscles with "WandaVision," leveraging major assets while stretching its creative formula in this first series for Disney+. The result wields more of a scalpel than a hammer, wryly celebrating the history of television while slowly, very slowly, pulling the viewer into an enticing "The Twilight Zone"-esque mystery. Read more...
Portugal's Socialist PM BANS private schools from teaching pupils remotely during classroom closure
The Portuguese government ordered all schools closed for two weeks last Thursday to slow contagion rates as hospitals faced record numbers of Covid-19 patients. Read more...