Climate Change Tied to Pregnancy Risks, Affecting Black Mothers Most
Women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have premature, underweight or stillborn babies, a look at 32 million U.S. births found. Read more...
Demi Lovato and Glee star Heather Morris lead stars posting messages of hope for Rivera
Naya Rivera's friends and co-stars have taken to social media to post messages of hope after the actress went missing on Lake Piru in California and is presumed dead. Read more...
Gabrielle Union tweets 'more change is needed' to end racial and gender discrimination at NBC
The 47-year-old actress previously filed a complaint against NBC and Simon Cowell about 'toxic' behaviour on the set of America's Got Talent Read more...
With Europe off limits, US travelers look to the Caribbean
North American travelers may not be able to head to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles or other iconic European destinations this summer for that idyllic beach vacation, but a dreamy seaside escape isn't out of reach. Read more...
Apple files patent for tech that verifies identity without passport
Apple may be working on technology that lets users store their identification on an iPhone that could be shared with other systems, eliminating the need for passports or driver's licenses. Read more...
NHS Trust boss accuses her own staff of being responsible for coronavirus outbreak on wards
Hillingdon Hospital in Boris Johnson's constituency of Uxbridge, west London, has been forced to close to emergencies since Monday night, after NHS officials said that up to 70 staff were in self-isolation. Read more...
Women underpaid state pension must get their money, says JACK DROMEY
'Labour wants to know how many women have been affected, who they are and how the Government plans to contact them all,' says Shadow Pensions Minister Jack Dromey. Read more...
Dana White jets out to Fight Island as masterplan to bring UFC glamour back finally gets underway
The UFC is gearing up for its unique 251st card on 'Fight Island', with president Dana White jetting out to the UAE ahead of theJorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman led event. Read more...
Gyms 'will get the green light to reopen within days, Boris Johnson to announce
Ministers were last night finalising which sectors will get the go-ahead to restart, but Whitehall sources said health officials were satisfied that indoor gyms were safe to reopen. Read more...
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits absence of fans is wrecking the enjoyment of football
Wolves face Sheffield United on Wednesday night attempting to revive their push for a place in the Champions League but Santo cannot relish the task due to the absence of supporters. Read more...
Clarence Williams Teacher 'duct tapes 11-year-old student's mouth shut for more than a half hour'
Clarence Williams, of Palo Alto Middle School in Killeen, Texas, has been placed on paid leave for a week while the local school district reviews a report of the incident. School officials did not provide details on what prompted the teacher to allegedly tape the boy's mouth shut on October 23. Read more...
Britain could have been hit harder by Covid-19 because it has avoided bad flu seasons
Data showed a clear trend between less intense flu seasons and high coronavirus death rates, with Belgium and England escaping intense flu outbreaks but being battered by Covid-19. Read more...
Coronavirus Cases in U.S. Are Rising, Even as Death Rates Trend Down
At least five U.S. states set single-day records on Friday as the countrys daily infection report passed 50,000 again. President Trump, in a speech at Mount Rushmore, barely mentioned the pandemic. Read more...
Boeings 737 Max is Being Readied for a Comeback. What Travelers Need to Know.
The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes, but could fly again by the end of the year. Answers to questions about the process. Read more...
Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old menswear retailer that has dressed 40 US presidents and unofficially became the outfitter of Wall Street bankers, has filed for bankruptcy. Read more...