In Montepulciano dAbruzzo, the Gifts of Simplicity
The role of everyday wines is often overlooked, but these Italian reds are excellent reminders of how important they can be. Read more...
A Child of Chinas Gilded Elite Strikes a Nerve Over Wealth and Privilege
The youngest daughter of the founder of the telecommunications giant Huawei debuted a documentary, a magazine cover and a music video and the response was savage. Read more...
At least 21 Americans had life-threatening anaphylaxis after receiving Pfizer's vaccine, CDC reveals
A new CDC report revealed 21 people out of 1.9 million suffered anaphylaxis after getting the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine between December 14 and 23. Read more...
Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Games
The quarantine controversy over tennis' Australian Open has raised questions about whether large-scale international sporting events can take place in the middle of a pandemic and could offer a preview of the difficulties facing this summer's Tokyo Olympics. Read more...
Covid is now behind a THIRD of all deaths in England and Wales
Office for National Statistics (ONS) numbers show 31.2 per cent of deaths in the five days to January 2 - 3,144 out of 10,069 - had Covid mentioned on their death certificates. Read more...
Coronavirus UK DoH rebrands 'professional' kits as NHS self-tests
EXCLUSIVE The UK Department of Health said the Innova rapid test, which is for use by 'trained clinical personnel' was rebranded as an NHS test so it could be 'flexible' and used as a self-test. Read more...
A Community of Strangers
Metropolitan Diary A frequent walker wonders about her responsibility to the people who often see her and nod. Read more...
Self-cloning mutant crayfish are invading a Belgian cemetery
Self-cloning mutant crayfish are invading a Belgian cemetery. The marbled crayfish produces asexually, allowing populations to grow rapidly that can destroy the local biodiversity. Read more...
Chinese Solar Companies Tied to Use of Forced Labor
A new report shows some of the worlds biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor. Read more...
Daily Report Facebooks Lucrative Long View
Mark Zuckerberg has told investors over and over Don't expect Facebook to focus much on quarterly earnings. The company is taking the long view. But that long view is sure looking spectacular in quarterly earnings. Read more...
Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer asks HHS permission to purchase 100,000 doses directly from Pfizer
In a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar on Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whhitmer asked for permission to buy 100,000 coronavirusvaccine doses directly from Pfizer Inc, Read more...
The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2021
Spoiler Were looking at another year of internet services dominating many aspects of our lives. Read more...
Court Voids a Tortured Trump Climate Rollback
The ruling strikes down weak rules for coal-burning power plants and gives the Biden administration a freer hand to impose tighter restrictions. Read more...
Why Baseballs Harassment Issues Extend Far Beyond Jared Porter
Women around the game endure indignities their male colleagues rarely even consider. Porters abhorrent treatment of a reporter is just the latest example. Read more...
Young Iranians Arrested for Being Too Happy in Tehran
Six young Iranians were arrested and forced to repent on state television Tuesday for the grievous offense of proclaiming themselves to be "Happy in Tehran," in a homemade music video they posted on YouTube. Read more...