N.F.L. Weighs Expanded Playoffs and N.B.A. Approves Shorter Schedule
As coronavirus cases surge, the N.B.A. approves a shortened schedule, the N.H.L. considers realignment and the N.F.L. prepares for the possibility of an expanded postseason. Read more...
Gianni Bernardinello, Baker Who Fed Neighbors Amid Pandemic, Dies at 76
The Milanese baker would leave out baskets of bread for people hit hard economically by the coronavirus pandemic. Now the disease has claimed his life. Read more...
I thought Boris Johnson was looking out for landlords like me but not any more, says ADAM BROOKS
Essex publican Adam Brooks says England's new tier system is 'throwing pubs to the wolves for no good scientific reason' as restrictions on hospitality remain tight. Read more...
After weeks of absurd legal claims from Trump, the General Services Administrator finally switched on the administrative machinery to transfer power to Biden
Not even Donald Trump, the great twister of truth, could keep reality at bay forever. Read more...
What Martin Luther King Jr. Meant to New York
The civil rights leader was stabbed, honored and given a student pastoral assignment. He also led one of his biggest marches, against the war. Read more...
Former FDA Commissioner urges people to 'buy better masks' amid surging cases and hospitalizations
Former FDA Commissioner Dr Scott Gottlieb wrote an op-ed, in which he recommended the N95, or its equivalent, due to its proven ability to block at least 95% of small particles. Read more...
12 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Read more...
Big Brother star shows off extreme sunburn after they 'forgot' to wear sunscreen
He rose to fame on this year's season of Big Brother Australia.And on Tuesday, the reality star showed off hisextreme sunburn after he 'forgot' to wear sunscreen. Read more...
Apple Halves Its App Store Fee for the Smaller Companies
App makers bridled at the 30 percent commission, which has drawn scrutiny from regulators looking into antitrust claims. Read more...
Democrats call for more regulation of the tech industry.
The calls for legislative changes could portend an agenda aimed at Silicon Valley in the next Congress. Read more...
MARTIN SAMUEL The return of fans is a baby step, but a step towards normality
MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER You can't sing, you can't shout, you can't have a beer, and in most of the country you probably can't get in at all. But it's a step. A baby step. Read more...
Lebanon's uprising never wanted power. Then a blast ripped through Beirut and everything changed
A 360-degree turn in Lebanon's political mood has prompted activists to organize into political parties and alliances. Read more...
Kate Silverton sheds two stone after gruelling home workouts during lockdown
The BBC newsreader took up trampolining to keep herself motivated - and lost two stone just in time for her 50th birthday. Read more...
16th century soldier skeleton with sword found in lake in Lithuania
Divers inspecting Lithuania's Lake Asveja uncovered the remains of a 16th century soldier, along with his iron sword, two knives, leather boots with spurs and a leather belt with a buckle. Read more...
The Big Tens Rocky Road Back to Football
In response to the coronavirus, the conference first said no to fall football on its campuses. Then, after being pulled in different directions by players, politicians and others, the league reversed course. Read more...
Australian iron ore exports surge to a record high of .9 billion in October
Exports of iron ore surged to a record high in October with China buying 80 per cent of the commodity used to make steel. This raw material last month accounted for 36 per cent of Australia's total exports. Read more...
Masters Mentorship Puts Tournament Rookies on Top
On Saturday, 14 first-timers made the rain-delayed cut, a Masters record. Many of them benefited from pretournament sessions with seasoned Masters veterans. Read more...
Dolly Partons Christmas on the Square Review Holiday Winks
Netflixs peppy holiday musical has a campy streak and original songs by the country star, who plays a homeless angel with lessons for the town Scrooge. Read more...
Our Visit With the Barefoot Contessa
Julia Moskin spent time with Ina Garten, and brought back four new Thanksgiving recipes. Read more...
Jailed Ghislaine Maxwell is in quarantine after guard tests positive for COVID-19
Ghislaine Maxwell has been in jail since July, and is currently in quarantine after a guard tested positive for COVID. She has tested negative so far, but is being kept in restricted conditions. Read more...
NASA OSIRIS-REX Mission Springs Leak After Touching Asteroid
The OSIRIS-REX spacecraft collected rock and dirt samples from Bennu, but it appears to be losing some of what it grabbed. Read more...