Cocoa could help obese people lose weight, study claims
Scientists found that a supplement of cocoa powder in the diet of obese mice with liver disease reduced the severity of their condition - even though they were on a high-fat diet. Read more...
Slow-starting Europe coronavirus vaccination drive could catch up with Britain in 'coming weeks'
Europe's vaccine roll-out was condemned as 'unacceptably slow' by the World Health Organisation earlier this month, with leaders blaming delays for 'prolonging the pandemic'. Read more...
Engineers have created 'the whitest paint yet'
Engineers have created 'the whitest paint yet', which reflects up to 98.1 per cent of sunlight. The coating could sufficiently cool off buildings to reduce the need for energy-sapping air conditioners. Read more...
Police appeal for help finding missing schoolgirl, 14, 'who may be with her father'
Police concerned for the welfare of missing schoolgirl Oliwia Mazgieko, 14, last seen in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and is believed to be with her father have appealed for information. Read more...
Coinbase39;s Washington Debut
A growing web of trade groups aims to influence policies that will aid (or squash) the digital gold rush. Read more...
Art of the Dealer Paula Cooper Shores Up Her Legacy
She opened the first gallery in SoHo and was a part of Chelseas initial wave. Now, at 83, the dean of tough art will bring in new partners and start a year-round branch in Palm Beach. Read more...
Pause in Vaccinations Leads to Canceled Appointments Across States
Health departments scrambled to postpone vaccine clinics and rebook patients after the one-dose offering from Johnson Johnson was sidelined. Read more...
DEBORAH ROSS I should hate it... but this icy horror story has me hooked
Friends, where are we this week with our television? The second episode of Bloodlands had THAT ending. Read more...
Thin Places review This memoir may speak to an even wider audience than it first imagined
Derry/Londonderry - where even the choice of name reflects 'which foot you kick with' - has a compelling and fractious history. Read more...
Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement
Australia's government has condemned the "disgusting" behavior of spectators at the Australian Open tennis tournament Sunday, after sections of the crowd loudly booed a speech praising the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. Read more...
Listen to Climate Change Podcasts
Understanding the climate crisis is tough. Let these audio storytellers help you understand the problems, and potential solutions. Read more...
OLIVER HOLT Harry Kane is central to our chances of success at this summer's Euros
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER WhenHarry Kane was injured against Everton, it brought back memories of David Beckham's injury from Aldo Duscher's two-footed tackle ahead of the 2002 World Cup. Read more...
What parents should know about the VR gear kids want
Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget. Read more...
Some local reporters were barred from a news conference after Daunte Wrights death.
The Star Tribune and Minneapolis Public Radio said some of their journalists were kept out of a briefing on the shooting of Mr. Wright. Read more...
Eat your way to a dreamy sleep The secret to a good night's rest lies in the 'brain' in your gut
Your entire body including your digestive system is designed to have predictable cycles of sleep, wakefulness and eating. By upsetting that pattern, you throw your body off-kilter, gut and all. Read more...