First Black woman to lead WTO says she will prioritize fair trade, access to Covid-19 vaccines
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was confirmed as director-general of the World Trade Organization on Monday, becoming the first woman and the first African to lead the global trade body. Read more...
MAFS' Jessika Power feels like she's 'dying' after being rushed to hospital
Married At First Sight star Jessika Power was rushed to hospital on Friday. Read more...
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Spectacular sculptures spring up in China
The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which opened on Christmas Day, features work by some of the country's best ice sculptors and attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. Read more...
Singapore Airlines plans for a fully vaccinated crew
Singapore's national carrier is hoping to become the world's first airline to get all of its crew members vaccinated against Covid-19. Read more...
Republicans Grapple With Raising the Minimum Wage
The politics of a minimum wage are increasingly muddled, but some Republicans are gravitating toward a higher base pay, citing the economic needs of working-class Americans. Read more...
Guernica Tapestry Is Taken Back From U.N. by a Rockefeller
The replica of Picassos famed painting depicting the horrors of war had hung outside the Security Council chamber since 1985, on loan from the Rockefeller family. Read more...
The Estate Tax May Change Under Biden, Affecting Far More People
In contrast to previous changes, the tax code could be modified in a way that affects everyone who has something of value to leave to heirs. Read more...
Football and Pel join forces with Fortnite
Football is invading the Fortnite world in a big way - with clubs like Man City, Juventus and AC Milan joining the likes of Pel in entering the digital space. Read more...
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
The inventory of homes for sale is startlingly low. The pandemic is part of the reason, but its not the whole story. Read more...
Alabama Fans and Ohio State Fans, and Reveling During a Pandemic
The immediate winner of college footballs national championship was easy to discern by the crowds after the game. The health consequences are yet to be seen. Read more...
Phil Foden calls Man City boss Pep Guardiola 'the best coach I could ask for' to develop his game
The 20-year-old England international midfielder has named Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the 'best coach he could ask for' in order to improve his playing style at a young age. Read more...
Rashida Jones among celebs supporting TimesUp Globe... after HFPA vows to 'bring in Black members'
Rashida Jones joined the growing list of celebrities supporting the TimesUp Globes movement after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association vowed to 'bring in Black members.' Read more...
Dreaming of the Departed
Nighttime visitations from lost family members are not uncommon among caregivers. Read more...
Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender Neutral (Sort Of)
Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the logo and overall brand to promote gender equality and inclusion, but clarified that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head will still be available. Read more...
Kazuo Ishiguro Sees What the Future Is Doing to Us
With his new novel, the Nobel Prize-winner reaffirms himself as our most profound observer of human fragility in the technological era. Read more...
Burritos From the Kitchen of El Vez in Battery Park City
A new soup pickup; a seafood spot expands into Crown Heights; and more restaurant news. Read more...
Western countries have 'hoarded' Covid vaccines. Africa is being left behind as cases surge
African nations are being left behind in obtaining Covid-19 vaccines as richer countries stockpile vaccines and prioritize their own populations -- despite a surge in cases and a new variant affecting the continent. Read more...
Why Teenage Girls Roll Their Eyes
Eye-rolling serves a variety of purposes, and the meanings behind the mannerism tell us a lot about what its like to be a teenager. Read more...
Penny Wong reveals how she ran into a woman who claims she was raped by a now cabinet minister
Labor's leader in the senate Penny Wong has revealed she personally knew the woman who alleged she was raped by a senior government minister, and referred her to support services. Read more...
N.W.H.L. Suspends Season One Day Before Scheduled TV Broadcasts
Two of the six teams had already withdrawn from the competition, a two-week season aiming to return the league to the public eye after a 10-month hiatus. Read more...