Covid-19 U.S. Virus Cases Fall as Variants Spread
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said New York State would soon run out of vaccines, though more doses would arrive soon. The C.D.C. has quietly changed its immunization guidelines. Pfizer is selling 40 million doses to poorer countries. Read more...
Australians forgetting to 'check out' of venues could see themselves in 14 days isolation
All businesses in New South Wales have made it mandatory for customers to 'check in' upon arrival but many are forgetting to 'check out'. Read more...
Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate cleared of wrongdoing over Cartier watch scandal
The federal government released a 40-page report of an investigation into Christine Holgate's decision to give the watches to four staff in November 2018. Read more...
Rightmove warns 100,000 buyers on track for unexpected stamp duty bill
Average asking prices started to drop in the past month and there are now well over 600,000 homes caught up in a completion log-jam ahead of the stamp duty holiday ending on 31 March. Read more...
In Fleurie, Looking Beyond the Clichs of Beaujolais
In this esteemed cru of Beaujolais, the descriptions roll out reflexively Its floral, its soft, its easy. The truth is in the drinking. Read more...
National Guard to remain in DC until March due to lingering threats
After Joe Biden's inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents on Wednesday,15,400 of those Guardsmen are now being sent home. Read more...
Alex Hales plunders 110 runs off 56 balls for Sydney Thunder but his England future remains bleak
England's door is set to remain firmly closed to Alex Hales even though he became the leading runscorer in this year's Big Bash in Australia on Friday after blasting 110 off 56 balls for Sydney Thunder. Read more...
The Holiday Guru tackles lockdown issues from bike-ride rules to Jet2 refunds
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. Read more...
True-Crime Podcast Puts Spotlight on Irish Coach Accused of Abuse
The Irish police are investigating accusations that George Gibney, a former swim coach for Ireland now living in the United States, sexually abused two swimmers who came forward after hearing the podcast about him. Read more...
President Bidens Tech To-Do List
The new administration will try to restrain Big Tech, manage China and expand internet access. Read more...
Why Medical Tourism Is Drawing Patients, Even in a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated medical tourism, but pent-up demand remains for affordable treatment in foreign lands. Read more...
Sergio Dest on playing with Leo Messi
FC Barcelona defender Sergio Dest speaks about meeting Lionel Messi for the first time and his thoughts on playing alongside Neymar. Read more...
Biden and Trump teams blaming each other for firing of chief white house usher Timothy Harleth
White House Chief Usher Timothy Harleth was gone from his job before Joe and Jill Biden arrived at the White House on Inauguration Day with Biden team and Trump team blaming other. Read more...
Daisy Lowe goes makeup free as she opts for a comfy blue boiler suit in north London
The model, 31, opted for a comfy blue boiler suit under her fur-lined leather jacket as she grabbed a hot drink while walking her beloved dog Monty in north London on Friday. Read more...
Sunil Kothari, Eminent Scholar of Indian Dance, Dies at 87
A critic for The Times of India and a teacher of youthful energy, he explored a country rich in dance traditions, interviewing hundreds of gurus. Read more...
Nick Saban Was Famous for Defense. Alabamas Offense Is the Star Now.
The top-ranked team in college football will play for a championship on Monday with a dazzling offense. It wasnt always that way for the team from Tuscaloosa. Read more...
Trump39;s Accusers Watched the Inauguration Together on Zoom
Seven members of this self-proclaimed strange sorority watched President Bidens inauguration together. Read more...
China destroys thousands of cherries from Chile and Australia after Covid traced
Chinese state media has destroyed cherries from Australia and Chile as Covid was found on cherry packaging. The cherries were sold in the Jiangsu province, near Shanghai in China. Read more...
Mystery in violent death of Aussie surfer whose body was found with a cracked skull on a Bali beach
Mystery surrounds the death of an Australian man on a Bali beach after his family refused to allow an autopsy. Read more...
Does a Red Tie Immediately Scream Donald Trump Now?
Vanessa Friedman, fashion director of The New York Times, takes reader questions. Read more...