England's schools get powers to appeal GCSE/A-level results
England's exams regulator has said schools and colleges can appeal if they can prove that historical data used to standardise grades is not a reliable indicator of this year's results. Read more...
Abolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Arent So Sure
What is it like when a city abandons a neighborhood and the police vanish? Business owners describe a harrowing experience of calling for help and being left all alone. Read more...
Pessimists die two years earlier on average - but being overtly optimistic doesn't improve longevity
A new study from QIMR Berghofer found that people with higher pessimistic scores were more likely to die two years earlier from issues such as cardiovascular disease. Read more...
As N.F.L. Fights Racism and Sexism, Team Owners Undercut the Message
The league has often focused its progressive efforts at employees, players and public displays. But the actions of team owners have undermined attempts at change. Read more...
Birmingham and London top list of 10 cities that residents want to leave post-lockdown
Research from Barclays Mortgages suggests that nearly a third of those currently living in Birmingham and London - at 32 per cent and 30 per cent respectively - feel the biggest urge to move. Read more...
At Europes Illegal Parties, the Virus Is the Last Thing on Anyones Mind
Across the continent, crowds are flocking to events organized on social media and messaging apps, despite risks and a backlash. Read more...
Mumbai Finally Puts Female Figures on Traffic Lights
At many crossings, Indias largest city replaced male stick figures with icons in triangular dresses. But critics say the move does little to address an entrenched gender divide. Read more...
7 Things to Do This Weekend
How can you get your cultural fix when many arts institutions remain closed? Our writers offer suggestions for what to listen to and watch. Read more...
William Hill hands back furlough millions after 'robust recovery'
Just a day after Treasury figures showed the cost of the scheme had spiralled to nearly 34bn, the gambling giant said it would repay 24.5m it had received. Shares surged 8.9 per cent. Read more...
A New Rooftop Option for Drinking and Dining at Pier 17
A Williamsburg spot from the team behind Eight Mile Creek, a milk tea cafe in Greenwich Village, and more restaurant news. Read more...
Rishi Sunak goes into battle for the union as he plays up UK government Covid support for Scotland
He was the latest minister to head north of the border in recent weeks as Boris Johnson attempts to cut off support for Nicola Sturgeon and independence in the wake of Brexit and coronavirus. Read more...
A quarter of puppies are taken from their mothers too young
Taking puppies from their mothers too soon has been linked with behavioural problems including barking excessively and destroying things. Read more...
These Hand Sanitizers Smell Good, Kill Germs
Now that hand sanitizers have become an accessory of the new normal, upscale brands are introducing their own portable cleansers. Read more...
Gold tipped to reach ,500 an ounce amid stock market turmoil
Investors seeking a haven from stock market turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic have piled into the precious metal this year. It has now rallied by 35 per cent since the start of 2020. Read more...
Tottenham legend Ledley King returns to the club as Jose Mourinho's first team assistant
King will work alongside manager Jose Mourinho and the rest of the club's first-team staff and will also take on the role of supporting academy players looking to make the step up. Read more...