Covid England SAGE drops R rate estimate and says figure may be as low as 0.7
SAGE estimated England's R rate was between 0.7 and 1.0, meaning everyone who has the virus is infecting seven to ten others. Last week they said it was between 0.8 and 1.0. Read more...
Tricky maths puzzles challenge players to calculate how much each item is worth
A series of brainteasers, created by Reassured, features different child-related items which are paired together to equal different amounts. So, can you calculate how much each item is worth? Read more...
Catherine de' Medici becomes star of latesthistorical royal drama
The fascinating life of Catherine de' Medici is inspiring US network Starz's upcoming historical royal dramaThe Serpent Queen, with British actress Samantha Morton cast as the monarch. Read more...
Lonely Planet travel guides accused of 'downplaying' the harassment women travellers suffer from men
A paper by Middlesex University states 'Lonely Planet often downplays harassment and the idea that it is not worth getting angry about presents itself again and again in the entries.' Read more...
Risi e Bisi Time!
Gabrielle Hamiltons lovely take on the dish favors vegetables over the rice, green and vibrant against its creamy, cheesy background. Read more...
European Super League clubs would WIN any court case brought by UEFA or FIFA, says legal expert
The 12 clubs, from England, Italy and Spain, announced plans on Sunday night to set up a competition to rival UEFA's Champions League and Europa League tournaments. Read more...
NRL star Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair rape trial continues in Downing Centre District Court
The young woman accusing football star Jack de Belin of sexual assault denies pointing the 'hot' man out to her friend before saying 'I want to get with him'. Read more...
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes
The District's chief medical examiner said he suffered two strokes and died of natural causes,according to reports Monday. Read more...
Yang Lands Last Place on Ballot 5 Takeaways From the Mayors Race
The ballot order for the June 22 New York mayoral primary was decided by lottery, not alphabetical order, but Andrew Yang will still appear last. Read more...
A Proposal Before Dinner Proved Risky
Sue Jin Lee was hungry and cranky, but Amit Seth was not going to be swayed from asking her to marry him. Read more...
Say it with your chest! Bigger silverback gorillas make deeper noises when they beat their chest
German researchers found bigger gorillas make a deeper noise than their smaller peers and each individual'sthwacking pattern is unique. Read more...
Papier-Mache Globe
Creating a light-up globe from recycled materials is a good reminder of Earths beauty. Read more...
Veterans Next Up to Receive Delayed Stimulus Checks
More than 25 million lower-income Americans received their stimulus payments on Wednesday. Certain veterans could get theirs next week. Read more...
,000 Swindle Puts Spotlight on Literary Prize Scams
The organizers of at least five British awards received emails asking them to transfer prize money to a PayPal account. One of them paid out. Read more...
Family of Detained Egyptian Journalist Says Leaked Images of Him Were Staged
The family of an Egyptian journalist detained for nine months without charge expressed outrage that images of him were leaked to a Facebook page run by Interior Ministry sympathizers. Read more...
Sean Kazmar Jr. Makes First MLB Appearance Since 2008
Sean Kazmar Jr., who pinch-hit for Atlanta on Saturday, had been in the minors since a brief call-up in 2008. Read more...
Unemployment Is High. Why Are Businesses Struggling to Hire?
Health concerns, expanded jobless benefits and still being needed at home are among the reasons would-be workers might be staying away. Read more...
Kamala Harris pushes infrastructure bill in North Carolina visit
Vice President Kamala Harris touted Joe Biden's infrastructure plan in North Carolina on Monday and is preparing to visit a border state on Friday but she's headed north to New Hampshire - not south. Read more...
Tennessee Fires Football Coach Amid Investigation
Coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine members of his football programs staff were fired after ongoing investigations into the teams recruitment practices showed violations of N.C.A.A. rules. Read more...
Man rescues wife from bobcat attack in driveway in wild video
A North Carolina man ripped a rabid bobcat off his wife39;s back as it clawed and bit her in their driveway in a wild scene captured on video. Read more...