Texas Blackouts Point to Coast-to-Coast Crises Waiting to Happen
Continent-spanning storms triggered blackouts in Oklahoma and Mississippi, halted one-third of U.S. oil production and disrupted vaccinations in 20 states. Read more...
A.I. Is Everywhere and Evolving
Many of us already live with artificial intelligence now, but researchers say interactions with the technology will become increasingly personalized. Read more...
Britain WON'T have to live with Covid like flu because it will become like measles, top expert says
Sage member Professor Devi Sridhar of the Univeristy of Edinburgh said Covid vaccines should mean the UK does not have 'live with the virus' as other experts have predicted. Read more...
Louis Bacon and Moore Capital - an apology
We are happy to confirm for the record that there is no substance whatsoever to the suggestion that Mr Bacon or Moore Capital are guilty of any unethical behaviour. Read more...
Luis Suarez has proven he is far from finished after Barcelona offloaded him to Atletico Madrid
Now top scorer in LaLiga along with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez will be hoping to bag his first Champions League goal of the season when Atletico Madrid host Chelsea in the Champions League last-16. Read more...
When Britain's fattest man weighed a modest 50 STONE
Larger-than-life Daniel Lambert, who died in 1809 at the age of just 39, was so huge that he put himself on public display. Lambert weighed in at more than 50 stone. Read more...
Strict vegetarian is 'sick for days' after biting into king prawns
Charlotte Eddy, 40, was horrified to find seafood inside herspinach and ricotta cannelloni after she purchased the meal from the supermarket inTrowbridge, Wiltshire. Read more...
New California Variant More Contagious, Two Studies Confirm
Two studies confirm that a new coronavirus mutant in California is more contagious, although the scale of its threat is unclear. Read more...
The Crossword, Tiles and More
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US Capitol attack Senate hearing
Former officials who were responsible for security at the US Capitol testified Tuesday at the first congressional hearing about the failure to prevent the deadly insurrection on January 6, admitting some failures but also deflecting blame to other security agencies, saying that the FBI did not provide any warnings beforehand that there would be a coordinated assault. Read more...
Rebel Wilson looks fit and fabulous in yellow top and black catsuit as she takes a long walk in LA
The Australian actress, 40, is maintaining her exercise regimen after dropping 60 lbs in the past year. Read more...
CEO says billionaire's giving to charity is 'one of capitalism's biggest PR scams'
Dan Price, founder and CEO of the credit-card processing company Gravity Payments, hit out at billionaires who enjoy praise for their charitable giving. Read more...
Tim Tebow Retires From Baseball
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback turned Mets minor leaguer has ended his unlikely run at being a two-sport athlete. Read more...
Travel Quarantines Enduring the Mundane, One Day at a Time
Running a half-marathon in your hotel room. Hearing the sea, but not seeing it. Fixating on food. Heres how some travelers passed the time during their mandatory quarantines. Read more...
Rush Limbaugh39;s Legacy of Weaponizing Radio Commentary
Weaponizing conspiracy theories and bigotry long before Donald Trumps ascent, the radio giant helped usher in the political style that came to dominate the Republican Party. Read more...
The Crossword, Tiles and More
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Bob Dylan The big strumback
It doesnt do to second-guess old Bob. Just as youre settling in for more of the rocking-chair grandpa stuff, Tempest turns into another thing entirely. Read more...
Jonathan Van-Tam says he wants to get a Boston United FC TATTOO on his left shoulder
Professor Jonathan Van Tam says he will get a Boston United tattoo on his shoulder once the pandemic has passed. He is a season ticket holder at the National League North team. Read more...
,000 sandals made from actual Birkin bags
A US art collective has ripped apart four Herms Birkin bags in order to create what could be the world's most expensive sandal. Read more...
Shailene Woodley confirms that she and Aaron Rodgers are engaged
Shailene Woodley has confirmed that she and football star Aaron Rodgers are indeed engaged. Read more...