Former Pope Benedict recovering from 'painful but not serious condition'
Former Pope Benedict is recovering from a "painful but not serious condition," the Vatican has said, following reports in a German newspaper claiming he was very ill with shingles. Read more...
Jason Derulo thinks Donald Trump TikTok ban 'unlikely'
When asked about the potential end to the popular video-sharing app, the 30-year-old Savage Love singer revealed he does not 'believe that will be the case,' but it would be a 'sad day' for him. Read more...
Nordstrom Uses Influencers to Promote Safety and Draw Anxious Shoppers
Some retailers are turning to popular social media personalities to detail post-pandemic protocols and boost the allure of visiting their stores. Read more...
As Lebanon Reels, Long-Awaited Hariri Assassination Verdicts Loom
A U.N.-backed court will soon pronounce verdicts in a 15-year-old bombing in Beirut that roiled the Middle East. But critics say the courts protracted deliberations and huge expense have undermined its original purpose. Read more...
Great British boltholesA review ofGreenbank Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall
For the full, unforgettable nautical experience, nothing beats arriving at Falmouth's Greenbank Hotel by boat, says Simon Heptinstall. You disembark at the hotel's 400-year-old jetty. Read more...
'Vampire plants' found in world's forests eat other vegetation
Hidden in forests around the world lives a bizarre 'vampire plant' that sucks nutrients from other vegetation by attaching itself to the host's roots and attracts pollinators with a sweet nectar. Read more...
N.C.A.A. Updates Guidelines and Says Return of Sports Depends on Spread
The coronavirus needs to be better contained for fall sports to happen, Mark Emmert, the associations president, said. Today, sadly, he said, the data point in the wrong direction. Read more...
Stream These 12 Movies Before They Leave Netflix This Month
Groundhog Day for when every day feels the same, Candyman for when they feel like a nightmare Watch them while you can in August. Read more...
Heat could kill more than HIV, malaria and yellow fever by 2100
Experts warn hat if greenhouse gas emissions are not curbed, heatwaves could kill 73 people per 100,000 by 2100. The number of fatalities is more than HIV, malaria and yellow fever combined. Read more...
Extra-terrestrial impacts may have shaped Earth 3.2 billion years ago, study finds
A study found that plate tectonics were triggered by intense bombardment of meteors 3.2 billion years ago -transforming the hot, primordial mushy surface into the present rugged landscape. Read more...
10 Steps to Take to Try to Prevent Your Own Eviction
Some federal relief is about to expire. Local assistance is spotty. Congress may not act quickly. Heres how to get help, or help yourself. Read more...
Sydneysiders encouraged to buy in suburbs next to wealthier and more exclusive neighbourhoods
Sydneysiders are being encouraged to buy in 'bridesmaid' suburbs, the areas that are still attractive but are cheaper than their 'bride' postcodes next door. Read more...
Photos show hypnotic beauty of Canada's Banff National Park
They were snapped by Vancouver-based photographer Kai Yhun, who visits Banff National Park several times each year to capture its wanderlust-inducing qualities. Read more...
Coronavirus Silences the Wonder Wheel
A 100th anniversary celebration was planned for this star attraction on the Coney Island boardwalk this year. The owners are determined that it will spin again. Read more...
Betting giants Flutter, Bet 365 and William Hill in tax haven row
Paddypower's owner Flutter, Bet 365 and William Hill all list subsidiaries offshore in locations such as Guernsey, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man in their annual accounts. Read more...
The Rembrandt Self-Portrait That Has Long Captivated Pat Steir
When she lived in Amsterdam, the New York-based artist went to see this painting at least once a week. Read more...
Facebook Bets Big on Future of N.Y.C., and Offices, With New Lease
Despite the pandemic, the social media giant leased all the office space in the former main post office at Penn Station in Midtown. Read more...
Chelsea add several academy players to Champions League squad to play Bayern Munich
Chelsea have added several academy players to their Champions League squad ahead of Bayern Munich game. Youngsters Lewis Bate, Dynel Simeu and Ian Maatsen have all been called up. Read more...
Article of the Day 124; Can Teenage Defiance Be Manipulated for Good?
Someone quoted in the article you are about to read says "There are two adolescent imperatives to resist authority and to contribute to community." Do you agree? Why or why not? Read more...
A Troubled Artists Death Proves as Unknowable as Her Life
In The Book of Atlantis Black, Betsy Bonner attempts to solve the mysterious fate of her troubled, enigmatic older sister. Read more...
For the Navajo Nation, a Fight for Better Food Gains New Urgency
As the pandemic has brought home the importance of the global movement for food sovereignty, members are planting and sharing. Read more...