Rishi Sunak is warned not to hit Tory shires with a new property levy
Treasury officials have modelled a plan to scrap council tax and stamp duty and replace them with a property tax based on a percentage of a home's value. 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...
Simona Halep is recovering after testing positive for Covid-19
Tennis star Simona Halep says she is "recovering well" after testing positive for Covid-19. Read more...
Best Ways to Donate in a Pandemic
Charities and donors are facing a holiday season like no other. But they have come up with solutions. Read more...
Sheffield United 1-3 Tottenham Jose Mourinho's men surge back into the top four at Bramall Lane
MATT BARLOW AT BRAMALL LANE Tanguy Ndombele completed his personal story of redemption at Tottenham with a goal of magical quality to clinch victory at Bramall Lane. Read more...
Clevelands Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Team Name
The decision comes amid a wider push for sports teams to stop using Native American names and imagery as team names and mascots. Read more...
Arsenal handed boost as Gabriel Martinelli is declared fit for Premier League clash with Newcastle
The Brazilian forward was meant to start the Gunners' FA Cup tie against Steve Bruce's side last weekend but rolled his ankle in the warm-up and was pulled out of the starting line-up. Read more...
Health care in Brazil's Amazonas state in 'collapse' as Covid-19 infections surge
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that "all means" are being made available to help the country's largest state, Amazonas, where hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen tanks amid soaring coronavirus infections. Read more...
Dr Narendra Sharma
In our article of 30 March 2009, Doctor 'abused abortion patients', we reported allegations of sexual assault by Dr Sharma during a criminal trial, but did not report on the outcome. Dr Sharma was found not guilty of all charges and the trial judge stated that he could 'leave the Court without a stain on his character'. We are happy to set the record straight and apologise to Dr Sharma for the distress and embarrassment caused. Read more...
Some Medical Students Wait in Line for Covid Vaccine, While Others Share Selfies of Shots
Across states and schools, medical students access to the coronavirus vaccine has varied widely, creating some confusion and stress. Read more...
The man searching for pirate treasure in the Seychelles
John Cruise-Wilkins is a man on a mission. Like his late father Reginald before him, he believes there is great beauty to be found beneath an unprepossessing stretch of road in northern Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles. Read more...
Natalie Hamblin-Walker shows off her toned physique after dropping two dress sizes in six months
Natalie Hamblin-Walker, from Sydney, has transformed her body to get a toned physique after she droppedtwo dress sizes in six months without depriving herself of the food she loves. Read more...
Migrant Caravan, Now in Guatemala, Tests Regional Resolve to Control Migration
As many as 7,000 migrants from Central America are hoping to reach the United States to escape poverty intensified by hurricanes and the pandemic. President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has pledged to ease asylum rules. Read more...
How can I stop feeling down when I see myself on Zoom
An anonymous reader asked Inge Van Lotringen for advice on improving their appearance on Zoom. The British beauty expert suggested a bath to achieve a meditative, relaxed state. Read more...
Beware online travel agents charging TWICE the price for your flight
We found some websites charging more than double what you would pay if you went to the airline directly. Others hike baggage and seat reservation fees and add on costly 'service' or 'agency' fees. Read more...