The last words Neil Filipowicz heard from his nephew were 'I'm not leaving Daddy' . . . then hours later he was pulling their bodies out of the basement locked arm in arm after Sandy snatched them away
John Filipowicz, 51, and his son John, 20, were found still holding onto each other in their basement as they shielded themselves from the torrent which covered them in 12ft of water in seconds. Relatives said that the two had an 'incredible bond' and would never have been separated in life or in death. John the elder stayed behind to watch over his house in Staten Island, New York, but his son refused to leave because he wanted to be by his side. Read more...
These disruptors plan Hollywood ending for LA story
For Alexis Ohanian last summer, it started with a simple phone call. The entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit was in London and his friend wanted him to come to Paris, "He's like, you're an idiot if you don't come down to watch the USA play France." Read more...
The Premier League Race Is Over. The Champions League Lottery Is Here.
Everyone knows who will win the Premier League. Most can guess who will be relegated. All of the drama is in the race for a spot in the Champions League. Read more...
Bowler KILLED after being hit in the head by cricket ball in India during match
WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES Shocking footage filmed by a spectator shows the =tragedy unfolding on the pitch in the Raj Nagar Extension, in India's Uttar Pradesh region, on April 8. Read more...
Hinge will now PAY you up to 100 to go on a date
A total of 15,000 will be dished out by the dating app to encourage singletons to go on real-life dates now restrictions have eased and pubs and restaurants are open. Read more...
Naomi Osaka overcomes Jennifer Brady to win second Australian Open title
Naomi Osaka powered her way to a second Australian Open title with a comprehensive straight sets victory over grand slam final debutante Jennifer Brady. Read more...
From Joyce Carol Oates to Barry Schechter, Gemma Reeves and Isabel Ashdown This week's fiction
The admirably unflagging Oates returns with a stylish, suspenseful quartet of novellas tinged with the supernatural. Read more...
Crackdown on al fresco Friday Primrose Hill will be SHUT after 10pm TONIGHT and over weekend
Primrose Hill in Camden, North London, will close after 10pm tonight, tomorrow and Sunday after scores of maskless ravers attended an illegal party at the picturesque park on April 3. Read more...
Art of the Dealer Paula Cooper Shores Up Her Legacy
She opened the first gallery in SoHo and was a part of Chelseas initial wave. Now, at 83, the dean of tough art will bring in new partners and start a year-round branch in Palm Beach. Read more...
Olympus Life Sciences Image of the Year Rat fetus photo wins prestigious photography prize
The competition focused on living organism as seen through any type of microscope. The global winning photo is of a rat fetus with glowing tissue and skeleton during its 21st day of development. Read more...
400 Days Later, the New York Philharmonic Returns
The orchestras first indoor concert for a live audience in 13 months was a quietly joyful celebration. Read more...
Biden has 59% approval rating after 100 days, despite increasing concerns about illegal immigration
Joe Biden approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency with a 59 per cent approval rating, a new Pew poll found, but there are rising concerns about his handling of the border. Read more...
Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal youngsters Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka after Slavia Prague rout
Academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka both starred for the Gunners as they shocked the hosts with a fine first-half display, hitting three goals in six minutes en route to a 4-0 win. Read more...
Weddings When Opposites Become Best Friends
Christian Hendry said Wynne Hamerman taught me what it means to really care about people. She says she learned from him how to be patient. Read more...
Ex-Border Force chief brands chaotic seven-hour queues at Heathrow a 'disaster'
Tony Smith, who also served as Gold Commander for the London Olympics, said the Government should use technology to lighten the load on stretched officers. Read more...
Stunning cliff-side villa with bathroom in a CAVE once used by smugglers on sale for 1.5million
A 19th century cliff-side house in Hastings, East Sussex with sea views is for sale and it comes with a bathroom inside a cave network used as a bomb shelter during the Second World War. Read more...
Is Fashion Hacking the Future? Gucci Says Yes.
And demonstrates with Balenciaga. Whatever you do, dont use the word collaboration. Celine goes into the light. Read more...
Has Boris shown Covid passports the red card? Vaccine proof will not be needed at FA Cup Final pilot
The football season-ending showpiece next month is on the Events Research Programme which will examine ways of reopening mass-attendance venues safely after the lockdown. Read more...
What We Learned From Apples New Privacy Labels
Requiring that app makers list the data they collect reveals a lot about what some apps do with our information (ahem, WhatsApp) but creates confusion about others. Read more...
What to Know About the Chicago Police Shooting of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
Body camera footage showed that a Chicago officer fired a single shot into the boys chest after chasing him down a dark alley. Read more...
The Most Challenged Books of 2020
After a year dominated by protests against police killings of Black Americans, the books on the list of the most frequently challenged titles of 2020 reflected the movement and the backlash to it. Read more...