Fans return to live sport as World Snooker Championship gets underway in Sheffield
It is hoped to ramp up the number of spectators at the blue riband snooker championship as it progresses over the next 17 days with hopes of a full-capacity crowd if 980 for the final on May 3. Read more...
How the U.S. Plans to Fight From Afar After Troops Exit Afghanistan
Drones, long-range bombers and spy networks will be used in an effort to prevent Afghanistan from re-emerging as a terrorist base to threaten the United States. Read more...
Apple Music reveals it pays artists a penny for every song streamed on its service
Apple's streaming service opened up about its payment structure in a letter on Friday to artists and labels, in a bid to show they are artist-friendly and win more subscribers. Read more...
Elite Universities Welcome More Diverse Freshman Class
The aftermath of the George Floyd protests and a decreased reliance on standardized tests have led to more diverse admissions at elite universities. Read more...
Energy bills Households set for costs to rise by hundreds of pounds
Some 56 fixed deals are finishing this month, with more than 1.3m homes facing a 324m rise to bills in total, according to data from Uswitch. Read more...
We Keep The Dead Close review An extraordinary piece of crime writing
In 1969, a female archaeology student is bludgeoned to death in her apartment just off the Harvard campus. No one hears her scream, there is no sign of a break-in, and nothing is stolen. Read more...
Teens given AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine despite no jabs even being approved for use on children
Despite having no Covid-19 vaccines even being approved for children in Australia, the jab were given to 13 children aged between 15 and 17, and five adults were given the wrong dosage. Read more...
Comfort Viewing 3 Reasons I Love Billy on the Street
Filmed almost entirely outdoors in Manhattan, the gonzo game show serves as a time capsule of the city before the pandemic. Read more...
Prince Philip funeral Britain is left heartbroken by photograph of the Queen sitting alone
Her Majesty, 94, wiped away tears and bowed her head in reverence as she accompanied the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin on its final journey this afternoon as she bid farewell to her husband Prince Philip. Read more...
Justice Dept. Restores Use of Consent Decrees for Police Abuses
Attorney General Merrick Garland rescinded a Trump administration policy curbing use of the decrees, which provide a way to force changes in police departments. Read more...
Breezy new book reveals how to read nature's own weather forecast
In his latest book, Tristan Gooley reveals natural ways of predicting very local weather - but they don't include studying cows. He claims there is no evidence to the belief they lie down before rain. Read more...
From Concrete Cowboy to Six Minutes To Midnight and Keeping Faith The best on demand TV to watch
Westerns are a rare breed these days, but they're still alive and kicking. Read more...
Save Money at the Store
Food is pleasure and connection for most of us. Staying within your budget can bring peace of mind and keep your overall spending on track. Read more...
Jameson Taillon Impresses in First Yankees Start
Taillon has dealt with injuries throughout his career, but his first start for the Yankees went well. His coffee expertise is a bonus. Read more...
The Quarantine Playlist
Anthems for a year in lockdown. Read more...