Covid US Army starts clinical testing trial for its OWN vaccine
In early tests, the shot appears to prompt high levels of antibodies that should block the older 'wild-type' coronavirus, three major variants and even the related pathogen that caused SARS. Read more...
Indian jumping ants can shrink their BRAINS and expand them back again
The Indian jumping ant is less than an inch long and females vying to replace a dead queen shrink their brains and use the energy to grow their ovaries. The change can be reversed, a study found. Read more...
Marshall D. Sahlins, Groundbreaking Anthropologist, Dies at 90
His work focused on the way cultures shape, and are shaped by, individuals a framework he demonstrated through his passionate political activism. Read more...
PIERS MORGAN The devilish, risk-taking part of my brain screamed 'Come on, you big wuss'
'You've been invited on to a Christmas special of Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?,' emailed Tracey, my long-suffering PA. Read more...
An Argument for Investing Where the Return Is Social Change
A new report makes the case for investments that consider impact first and financial return second. But critics say such investments are mainly for the wealthy. Read more...
Somalias President Extends Term by Two Years, Drawing Condemnation
His four-year term expired, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed signed a contentious law that critics fear could plunge the fragile country into renewed, possibly violent, turmoil. Read more...
Pop star Cody Simpson, 24, mysteriously withdraws from heat at the Australian swimming championships
The 24-year-old, who has recently dived back into the sport after choosing to focus on his music career from a young age, was supposed to compete in the 100m butterfly event on the Gold Coast. Read more...
Uber Eats launches new Dine-In feature to allow diners to order in-person at restaurants
EXCLUSIVE 'Dine-In' goes live today in the UK ahead of the easing of lockdown restrictions on April 12 which will see pubs and restaurants welcome patrons for the first time in 2021. Read more...
The dark side of autograph hunters Professional 'eBayers' follow stars' cars or wait outside homes
SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN Selling signed memorabilia is a surprisingly lucrative business with growing numbers making a living from it. A quick look at eBay confirms as much. Read more...
From The Falcon And The Winter Soldier to Marcella and Sky Rojo The best on demand TV to watch
The denouement of Avengers Endgame saw an elder Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) pass on his Captain America shield to the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Read more...
John Lewis eyes value range to lift its fortunes
The items will be targeted at students moving to university, renters, first-time home owners and young parents as the store tries to shift away from wealthy, older customers. Read more...
The postcard that came home after 60 years
Leora Krygier bought a postcard written by a World War II British solider at a LA thrift store in 2003, and embarked on a year-long, continent-spanning mission to track down its writer. Read more...
Swiss voters reject corporate tax overhaul
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Hundreds of Fyre Festival ticket holders win ,220 each in million class-action lawsuit
The settlement comes after a million class-action lawsuit brought against the organizers of the 2017 Fyre Festival came to a conclusion onTuesday in New York Bankruptcy Court. Read more...
Why Amazon Workers Sided With the Company Over a Union
Pay, benefits and an aggressive anti-union campaign by the company helped generate votes at a warehouse in Alabama. Read more...
A Conversation With The Restaurant Critics Wife
A real restaurant critic's wife writes a novel, "The Restaurant Critic's Wife," with just enough truth in the fiction. Read more...
Mercedes unveils an electric version of its S-Class that goes farther than a Tesla.
The EQS has a range of 770 kilometers or about 480 miles, according to Mercedes. If that figure is confirmed, the EQS would dethrone the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus as the electric car with the longest range. Read more...
Friends Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel to meet for first time in England as Chelsea play Man City
The friendship between Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will have to be put on hold this Saturday evening when they go head-to-head for the sixth time overall and the first time in English football. Read more...
Biden Re-Opens Obamacare Enrollment Period in 36 States
Evidence from states that also reopened enrollment suggests it could pull more young, healthy Americans into insurance coverage. Read more...
Optimism among Britain's business leaders hits record levels
Finance chiefs at leading companies are expecting a strong recovery in profits over the next 12 months, with earnings expectations at the highest level for seven years, a survey found. Read more...
Homeowners share snaps of home disasters - including a collapsed porch
A hilarious gallery, collated by Bored Panda, features snaps that people from around the world have shared of their home DIY disasters - and they are sure to put your own problems into perspective. Read more...