Brits 'flee' Swiss ski resort quarantine
British tourists fled the Swiss ski resort of Verbier "cladestinely" under cover of darkness rather than submit to a new quarantine imposed on UK visitors, a local official said on Monday. Read more...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he can get misfiring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to his best
The Gabonese striker has struck only three Premier League goals this season, a stunning dip in form after he was awarded a massive new contract when he scored 55 times in 85 matches from signing in January 2018 and lifting the FA Cup last season. Read more...
'Tiger' puts Tiger Woods' life and career back under the microscope
There's inevitably a salacious aspect to "Tiger," an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in Vegas -- and elsewhere -- definitely didn't stay there. Overall, though, this engrossing two-part film captures the forces that shaped the golf legend, renewing appreciation for his staggering talent while waving a cautionary flag regarding how it was forged. Read more...
John Stones' return to form for Manchester City pleases ex-England boss Roy Hodgson
Although he has not played under Gareth Southgate since November 2019, Stones is tipped to fight for his 40th in the next round of internationals in March. Read more...
Australia Decides Not to Kill Joe the Pigeon
A racing pigeon named after the president-elect appeared to have traveled from Oregon to Melbourne, breaching quarantine rules. Read more...
Cheating on your Mediterranean diet with traditional Western can speed up brain aging, study reveals
A study finds cheating on your diet can make your brain age faster. Participants who stuck to the Mediterranean diet had brains that were six years younger than those who added unhealthy foods. Read more...
'Extraordinary' research finds electric eels hunt in packs
Electric eels have been found to hunt in packs in the first documented case of its kind, which researchers have called an "extraordinary discovery." Read more...
Avram Grant reveals he 'didn't receive any official approach' from Chelsea about returning
Reports indicated that Chelsea wanted to bring back Grant to work with Frank Lampard, whose side have endured some disappointing results recently. Read more...
In Montepulciano dAbruzzo, the Gifts of Simplicity
The role of everyday wines is often overlooked, but these Italian reds are excellent reminders of how important they can be. Read more...
Lazio thrash Roma to take capital derby bragging rights, as Roma remain six points behind leaders
Luis Alberto scores twice as Lazio thrash Roma 3-0 to take capital derby bragging rights, as Roma miss out on chance to go within three points of leaders AC Milan, while Lazio win third in a row Read more...
Dreaming of the Departed
Nighttime visitations from lost family members are not uncommon among caregivers. Read more...
Emi is simply the best in Tina Turner tribute show Soul Sister
Tina Turner tribute show Soul Sister is both made and saved by Emi Wokomas sensational impersonation of the glamorous diva. Read more...
Iranian missiles land within 20 miles of ship, 100 miles from Nimitz strike group
American spy satellites did track the missile launch from the Islamic Republic, but it is unclear if the Nimitz aircraft carrier (pictured) tracked the launch. Read more...
Dream of France, Through Recipes
Plat du Jour, a new cookbook by Susan Herrmann Loomis, includes seasonally focused recipes like beef bourguignon. Read more...
Divorce Mental health problems more likely in children who witness their split parents arguing
Researchers from the US surveyed559 kids - each aged between nine and 18 years - about their exposure to, and feelings towards, parental conflict. Read more...
Caveman encased in ice appeared in a Minneapolis park with others still to be found
A sculpture of a caveman encased in plastic that looks like ice has appeared along a trails in a Minneapolis park. The icy block surprised both locals and officials from the Parks Department. Read more...
Red Dot Miami exhibits Ricardo Cardenas' Art on Concrete
Artwork to show at 16th edition Art Basel in Miami Beach Read more...
How 8 Countries Have Tried to Keep Artists Afloat During Panemic
Governments around the world have tried to support the arts during the pandemic, some more generously than others. Read more...
FDA head urges states to start giving COVID-19 vaccines to elderly Americans
'I would strongly encourage that we move forward with giving states the opportunity to be more expansive in who they can give the vaccine to,' FDA Commissioner Dr Stephen Hahn said on Friday. Read more...
Virgin Orbit to attempt to send LauncherOne into orbit on Sunday
LauncherOne is set to launch January 17 between 10am and 2pm Pacific time. The first launch in May failed when its engine died shortly after the rocket detached from its modified carrier plane. Read more...
A Bereaved Daughter Delves Into Her Mothers Secrets
Justine Cowan discovered that her mother, an exacting Bay Area grande dame, had grown up in a bleak institution for foundlings. Read more...