How Do You Solve a Moon Mystery? Fire a Laser at It
Researchers have used reflective prisms left on the moons surface for decades, but had increasingly seen problems with their effectiveness. Read more...
As Tropical Destinations Reopen, Heres What Travelers Need to Know
Hoping short flights and outdoor appeal will lure visitors, countries in the Caribbean and Latin America are taking different approaches to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Read more...
Sports to Watch This Week
Sports rebounded from early closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Though several league bubbles have popped, these tournaments and titles are yet to be taken. Read more...
Here Are the Hundreds of Sites in a Pay-to-Play Local News Network
We are publishing the full list so readers can see whether the sites target their area. Read more...
Holidaymaker called Manchester Airport staff 'c****' when he was barred from Jet2 flight
John Clark, 37, became aggressive and called Jet2 staff 'c****' and 'p****' at Manchester Airport when he was stopped from boarding a flight for being so drunk he could barely stand. Read more...
Walkabout China Limits Travel to Hong Kong
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Read more...
Dashcam footage shows four-car crash on Alabama interstate which left 59-year-old truck driver dead
Birmingham, Alabama police released dashcam footage of the accident that left Charles Eugene Pearce Jr., 59, dead when his tractor-trailer was hit by another vehicle, sending it into the median barrier. Read more...
Big Techs Professional Opponents Strike at Google
An unlikely collection of lawyers, activists, economists and academics is fueling the tech backlash, armed with funding from billionaire sponsors. Read more...
Brisbane father who sexually assaulted his four daughters is jailed for 13 years
He refused to even glance at his eldest daughter who was present as her father was sentenced in the Brisbane District Court on Thursday. Read more...
Climate change is making sharks 'right-handed'
Australian scientists found sharks incubated in tanks that simulate temperatures in 2100 became 'right handed', preferring to swim to the right, a process known as lateralization. Read more...
Surge of coronavirus cases in 75% of US is a 'distressing trend' officials say
CDC and HHS officials said Wednesday that the rise of COVID-19 cases is distressing - but a vaccine could be approved within weeks or month s and available to any Americans by the end of March. Read more...
Placing Women on a Different Sort of Pedestal
Public monuments, and the artists who create them, are beginning to represent women and their achievements. Read more...
Jeffrey Toobin of New Yorker Is Suspended After Zoom Incident
In a statement, the magazine said it was investigating a matter involving the author and CNN legal analyst. Read more...
Studies suggest NASA's Mars 2020 mission landing site could hold signs of ancient life
NASA Mars 2020 mission is set to explore the Jezero crater, which scientists have now determined is littered with hydrated silica and carbonates - two elements that could hold signs of microbial life. Read more...
Drew Barrymore showcases her sense of style in a floral top and pastel pink trousers
The actress, 45, looked in good spirits as she launched FLOWER Beauty at CVS in New York City for National Colour Day on Wednesday. Read more...
A Lot of History Along With the Golf
Many of the greats have played at the Wentworth Club, which began life as a grand English estate steeped in the past. Read more...
Catholic UN chief Antonio Guterres hails Pope's backing for civil unions
UN chief Antonio Guterres, a devout worshipper from Catholic Portugal, said the papal thumbs-up was 'extremely welcome' after Francis's words sparked a mixture of cheers and outrage. Read more...
'Maureen for PM!' Barnsley lady, 83, who said she doesn't 'give a sod' praised for 'loving life'
An 83-year-old woman from Barnsley who said she doesn't 'give a sod' during Tier 3 restrictions 'should be Prime Minister' her legions of new fans declared today Read more...
Moment murderer, 23, is seen on CCTV with the friend, 24, he hacked to death in 'machete attack'
Miller, 23, of Victoria Road, South Shields, has been jailed for life for murdering his friend Brandon Lee in May. Chilling CCTV footage shows the pair together before Miller hacked his friend to death. Read more...
Woman, 40, seen by passing shoppers having 'al fresco' sex with a stranger, 44, is fined 230
Kate Jackson, 40, had an illict 'al fresco' romp with stranger Jonathon Pisani, 44, on a busy pavement in Greater Manchester at 3.43pm on August 10 while waiting for a train home. Read more...
From the joyous Beatles City to The Walkers Switch and The Bomb This week's top podcasts
Fan podcasts can be a bit embarrassing but this show about The Beatles made by the Liverpool Echo newspaper is a joy. Read more...