BBC's diversity directive Director Tim Davie launches 'top to bottom' shake-up
The BBC says it wants a 50-50 split of male and female staff and is in the process of launching a 'staff census... that will for the first time capture non-binary or non-conforming identities'. Read more...
How the Military Behind Myanmars Coup Took the Country Offline
As the military seized power again, the generals moved quickly to take the country offline, criminalize online dissent and block social media. Read more...
Football supporters and sports fans will be back in stadiums WITHIN WEEKS
Government is drawing up plans for a Covid testing programme at large sporting events ito start in April. The trial events will allow football supporers and sports fans to see live action well before May 17. Read more...
From The Bee Gees to The Grand Tour and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom The best on demand TV to watch
With their tight medallions and chest rugs, the brothers Gibb were figures of fun to some, but they wrote more than a thousand songs and had 20 No 1 hits across the globe. Read more...
The UK's best virtual tours, from London's East End to an exploration of beautiful Bath
The age of vaccine passports and 1,750 hotel quarantine bills has led to the rise of the virtual tour - and it's here to stay. The list also includes a tour of Worsley ahead of RHS Garden Bridgewater. Read more...
Valencia Welcomed Peter Lim. Now It Wants Him Out.
Deep pockets, new management and a Cup trophy seemed to herald better days at Valencia. It hasnt worked out that way. Read more...
A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe
Adam Finley loves his job as a mail carrier for USPS. Read more...
Tiny Love Stories I Remove My Wedding Ring
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Read more...
WH won't give up on Neera Tanden as confirmation votes are postponed 'Need more time to assess it'
Bernie Sanders postponed a key Wednesday vote on Neera Tanden heading Biden's budget office after refusing to back down on her nomination following revelations of tweets attacking lawmakers. Read more...
Woman, 90, Walked Six Miles in the Snow for a Vaccine
Frances Goldman had struggled for weeks to book a coronavirus vaccination in Seattle. So when she got a Sunday appointment, she didnt intend to miss it even if it meant braving the elements alone. Read more...
Love Island'sAmber Gill displays her 1st weight loss in bikini after dumping secret boyfriend
The Love Island star, 23, took to Instagram to pose in a tiny brown triangle bikini top and pink tracksuit bottoms. Read more...
Married At First Sight viewers take aim at James Susler for wearing a 'skivvy' to his wedding
Married At First Sight groom James Susler tied the knot with barber Joanne Todd on Wednesday night's episode of the show. Read more...
Covid US 6,994 react badly to vaccines, 9.2% 'seriously'
Of more than 13.7 million coronavirus vaccine doses administered between mid-December 2020 and mid-January 2021, there were 6,994 reports of adverse events submitted to the CDC's reporting system. Read more...
RUTH SUNDERLAND FCA is not fit for purpose
The Financial Conduct Authority has a lamentable record of letting down consumers and small firms, whilst failing to hold to account the likes of Neil Woodford for the losses they inflict. Read more...
Liverpool's injury crisis deepens as captain Jordan Henderson faces 12 WEEKS out with groin problem
Should Henderson require surgery for his groin, it would end his Liverpool season and put his hopes of appearing at this summer's Euros in major doubt, according to The Sun. Read more...
Gov. Phil Murphy Unveils N.J. Budget Plan With No New Taxes
A .8 billion spending plan unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy calls for no new taxes and fully funds the state pension program for the first time since 1996. Read more...
Can Hashtag Activism Save Kidnapped Nigerian Girls?
A campaign to draw attention to a terrifying crime in Nigeria prompts reflections on the limits of hashtag activism. Read more...
Analysis This is a sign of how much trouble the GOP brand is in
In a speech on Tuesday in Washington, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said something remarkable. Read more...
What 0,000 Buys You in California
A 1916 bungalow in Oakland, a penthouse loft in a converted theater in Long Beach and a ranch house in Pasadena. Read more...
Hard-left 'vaccine sceptic' Toyin Agbetu resigns from Sadiq Khan's statue commission
Toyin Agbetu has admitted he jumped before being pushed, accusing critics of 'Afriphobia' and conspiring with Priti Patel's Home Office to discredit him and damage the BLM movement. Read more...
In Her Memoir, Martha Teichner Turned the Lens on Her Own Life
34;When Harry Met Minnie tells the story of two women who became friends as their dogs fell in love. Read more...