Suhail Zaheer Lari, Force for Preservation in Pakistan, Dies at 84
After a corporate career, he devoted his time to chronicling the history of Sindh Province and preserving its cultural heritage. He died from complications of Covid-19. Read more...
The Magic Of Mantovani review Joseph Calleja's golden voice sounds glorious throughout
For me, this is the best crossover album in years. Read more...
In Defense of Television, Soccer39;s All-Purpose Villain
Television, which influences everything from salaries to kickoff times, is soccers most convenient villain. But for the vast majority of fans, its the only connection they have. Read more...
Rafael Nadal Story of a tennis legend
Spain's 19-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal comes from a sporting family and it's shaped his life and how he plays the game. Read more...
Half of drivers ignore dashboard warning lights, according to poll
A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that 46% of UK adults fail to immediately address an illuminated dashboard warning alert, with a quarter neglecting them out of laziness. Read more...
Diego Maradona and the 'Goal of the Century'
With the Falklands War still fresh on Argentine minds, Argentina played England in the 1986 World Cup where Diego Maradona stepped into football legend. Read more...
I Cant Wait to Make This Chicken
Cook Kay Chuns latest recipe, with squash and dates, or try sheet-pan sausage with mushrooms or cod and kimchi stew. Read more...
Ed Sheeran keeps us all in the loop at the Hammersmith Apollo
From the outside, the Sheeran phenomenon is puzzling. In concert, though, he is more than the sum of his parts. Standing on stage all alone, he puts more gusto into the task than you get from some indie bands in a year. Read more...
0M Beverly Hills mansion heads to auction
A 20,000-square-foot mansion in California is up for auction -- and with an asking price of 0 million, it could become the most expensive home ever to go under the hammer. Read more...
Elderly woman, 92, assaulted in home invasion in Concord, Sydney inner west
An unknown man assaulted the 92-year-old at the home on Burton Street, in Concord in Sydney's inner west early on Saturday morning. Read more...
The Paris Climate Agreement What You Need to Know
President Bidens decision to return to the climate pact fulfills a campaign pledge, but the United States has some catching up to do. Read more...
New CDC forecast predicts US coronavirus death toll will reach up to 508,000 by February 13
A new CDC ensemble forecast projects the U.S. coronavirusdeath toll will be between 465,000 and 508,000 by the week ending February 13, with 22,500 to 23,300 deaths every week. Read more...
From Jonathan Coe to David Leavitt, Don DeLillo and William Hjortsberg This week's best fiction
A love letter to the Hollywood legend Billy Wilder. Calista, a middle-aged composer and mother-of-two, looks back at 1977 when she was working for the film-maker on one of his last movies. Read more...
Alessandra Ambrosio continues to enjoy the beach in Brazil in a beautiful copper-toned bikini
She's been seen enjoying the sun and surf on an extended Brazilian beach getaway with family and friends, but not with her significant other. Read more...
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United and the Long Game
The Portuguese midfielders circuitous path to Manchester United stardom revealed inefficiencies in soccers vast scouting system, and how even a sure thing can almost slip through the cracks. Read more...
Everybody Loved Blake, Except His Wives. Sometimes, We Hated Him.
Cate Quinns debut mystery, Black Widows, investigates three sister-wives who all had good reasons to wish their controlling husband dead. Read more...
FDA clears first handheld blood test to evaluate mild concussions
Known as iSTAT, the test requires drawing a blood sample from a patient and looking for two blood biomarkers, and can deliver results within 15 minutes and 95% accuracy. Read more...
Halsey announces that her Manic Tour has been canceled due to safety concerns over the pandemic
The 26-year-old hitmaker was disappointed to announce that her tour, scheduled for the summer in the US, had to be canceled due to the pandemic. Read more...
Distributing vaccines in Africa is a huge challenge. These companies want to help.
Covid-19 vaccines need to be administered at an unprecedented scale. In sub-Saharan Africa solar-powered refrigeration networks will be vital. Read more...
Nature Injured whale sharks at risk of boat strikes from lingering at coastal tourist 'hotspots'
Researchers from York and the Maldives warned that wounded sharks stay in certain, favourable locations for three times longer than their uninjured counterparts. Read more...
Small Donations Aiming to Make a Big Splash
Environmental issues may seem too big to tackle, but some smaller foundations have figured out ways to have an impact. Read more...