Luxury atop one of the world's tallest hotels
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new. Read more...
Health Schools should start the day 70 minutes LATER to better sync with the teenage body clock
Researchers from the US studied the impact of shifting back the school day on around 28,000 students between the ages of 5-18. Read more...
Revolution Bars boss urges Boris to speed up exit from lockdown
Posting a 73 per cent fall in sales in the six months to December 26, leading to a 14.7m loss, Rob Pitcher (pictured) said 'We are ahead of vaccination progress on every measure.' Read more...
BAZ BAMIGBOYE Maria Bakalova reveals why she fled the country
Bakalova plays Tutar, teenage daughter of Kazakhstan's most infamous son, Borat Sagdiyev - the delicious comic creation of Sacha Baron Cohen. Read more...
BLM protester exaggerated claims he was 'dying' while demonstrating near home of Army drill sergeant
Shea Harley was seen on Wednesday taking off his mask as he shouted that US Army Drill Sergeant Jonathan Pentland had violated the oath he took when joining the armed forces. Read more...
How Policy Changes and Innovation Could Bring Hearing Aids for the Masses
Relatively simple technology and a change in government policy could unleash more innovation for Americans who have difficulty hearing. Read more...
Abbey Clancy enjoys lunch with husband Peter Crouch and two of their children
The model, 35, cut a stylish figure in a long belted grey jacket and beanie hat while doting on her boysJohnny, four, and Jack, one, inbetween bites of her meal at the London restaurant on Tuesday. Read more...
Twins, Timberwolves and Wild Postpone Games After Shooting
With the Minneapolis area on edge, M.L.B., N.B.A. and N.H.L. teams decided they could not play on Monday following the shooting of Daunte Wright. Read more...
India Covid Country runs low on vaccines putting global supplies at risk
Five Indian states are now warning of Covid vaccine shortages amid a brutal second wave of virus that has sent cases soaring and are calling on the government to send more, threatening global supplies Read more...
Carol Prisant, Elegant Design Writer, Dies at 82
She was a 51-year old former antiques dealer with no experience as a writer when she wrote to the editor of The World of Interiors magazine about a job. She was hired. Read more...
With Biggest Stars Absent, Miami Open Serves Up Some Chaos
Top mens seeds and Naomi Osaka fell earlier than expected, but there was some normalcy Ashleigh Barty won in womens singles, successfully defending her title. Read more...
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces New Grants
The first round of funding for the year totals million and will support 225 projects across the country. Read more...
U.S. trade representative uses her first speech to call for action on climate change.
Her speech was another example of how the Biden administration is seeking to address climate change across the vast machinery of the federal government. Read more...
Kroger closes two California stores following per hour coronavirus 'hero pay'
Ralph's and Food 4 Less in Long Beach had their doors closed and shelves empty on Saturday after Kroger insisted that it was impossible for them to operate what they called 'underperforming stores.' Read more...
2021 French Open postponed by a week due to Covid-19 pandemic
This year's French Open tennis tournament has been postponed by a week due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced on Thursday. Read more...
Summer holidays abroad Everything you need to know from tests to the most likely destinations
Overseas trips are to be permitted under a 'traffic light' country classification scheme. But which countries will be classed 'green' and not require a return quarantine? Here are our predictions... Read more...
For Masters Second-Timers, a Chance at a More Normal Augusta National
The greens are firm and fast. Spectators are back. The course is blush with azaleas, not autumns colors. For young players, this tournament is an opportunity for a more traditional Masters experience. Read more...
Voyages of Hope and Anguish New Science Fiction and Fantasy
The Memory Theater, On Fragile Waves and Victories Greater Than Death take readers tumbling through realms and ever stranger stories. Read more...
Small business confidence surges to highest level since 2014
As non-essential retail, pubs, beauty salons and more reopen their doors after shutting them for over four months, the FSB has found small businesses are more positive about their prospects than ever. Read more...
Funny how far women have come in comedy
The death of pioneering "Saturday Night Live" writer Anne Beatts last week was a reminder of the strides made by women in comedy -- and the work toward equity that remains. Read more...