Former Cond Nast Editor Plans a Vanity Fair for the Substack Era
A new publication from a Vanity Fair veteran aims to attract writers with a revenue-sharing plan. The project has private equity backing. Read more...
Boris Johnson's Conservative party has 14-point poll lead after Covid vaccine roll-out
The Tories were up 2 per cent on 43 per cent in the survey by YouGov carried out this week after Monday's reopening of shops, pubs and other essential services. Read more...
Facing P.S.G., Lille Clings to First Place as the Bottom Falls Out
Lille will play its deep-pocketed rival Paris St.-Germain for the league lead on Saturday. But not even a title may spare it from a financial reckoning. Read more...
'It is kind of nuts' Singer Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up hit comeback amid TikTok Craze
He infamously quit the music industry at the height of his stardom after becoming burnt out trying to shedhis boy next door pop persona. Read more...
Astronauts who die on Mars missions could be buried there or EATEN by crew members, say experts
NASA doesn't have protocols for dead bodies in space, but fallen astronauts could be released into the final frontier, buried in a Martian graveyard or eaten by surviving crew members. Read more...
Health Obese women 70 per cent more at risk of having a miscarriage than those of a healthy weight
Researchers conducted a review into various existing studies on recurrent pregnancy loss, as to explore what lifestyle factors might be involved. Read more...
Sabine Schmitz, Racing Driver and TV Personality, Dies at 51
She was the only woman to win the epic 24-hour race at the storied Nrburgring track in Germany. She became a spirited participant on the BBC show Top Gear. Read more...
C.T.E. May Not Fully Explain Phillip Adams39;s Shooting Spree
A finding of C.T.E. can help explain violence and erratic behavior by former football players, but it will not give a clear picture of why Phillip Adams fatally shot seven people, including himself. Read more...
Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Max Verstappen dealt blow in practice with mechanical failure
The Dutchman, bidding to avenge defeat to Lewis Hamilton at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix last month, pulled over at the end of the pit straight before returning to the Red Bull garage. Read more...
Woman, 76, gets her voice back after scientists used Tipping Point appearance to reconstruct voice
Helen Whitelaw, 76, appeared on ITV's Tipping Point in 2019, winning almost 3,000. A year later, she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, which makes speech slurred. Read more...
Man who shot his wife to death in front of their children in a crowded park found dead after Florida manhunt
Julian Paris, 54, was wanted by police after he callously shot his wife dead at a crowded park in Orlando in broad daylight in front of their three children. Read more...
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Executives Call for Deep Emission Cuts to Combat Climate Change
More than 300 corporate leaders are asking the Biden administration to nearly double the emission reduction targets set by the Obama administration. Read more...
Heavily-pregnant woman jailed after killing cyclist, 80, while chatting to sister on WhatsApp
Keen athlete Freddie Oborne, 80, died at the scene after he was hit by a car while cycling in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, last year. The driver, Paige Blake, was on her phone while behind the wheel. Read more...
Erika Dickerson-Despenza Wins Blackburn Prize for cullud wattah
The play is about the effect of the Flint, Mich., water crisis on three generations of women. Read more...
Police Told to Hold Back on Capitol Riot Response, Report Finds
Despite being tipped that Congress itself is the target on Jan. 6, Capitol Police were ordered not to use their most powerful crowd-control weapons, according to a scathing new watchdog report. Read more...
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Too Big to Fall
The Clsico has lost some of its luster as a season-defining day, but while its profile has fallen, its importance has not. Read more...
The Gambling Company That Had the Best Pandemic Ever
Lockdowns helped Britains most profitable online betting outfit, bet365, hit the jackpot. For addicted gamblers, it has been a disaster. Read more...
Transwoman forced to have testicle removed after years of tucking
The unidentified 24-year-old, from the Philippines, suffered testicular torsion from repeatedly pushing her testicles back into her stomach four times a week in an effort to hide her genitals. Read more...
Prince Philip Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex read tributes
The daughter of Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward sported dark clothes for the appearance in Windsor today, a day ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip. Read more...
Social Media Etiquette Review
Despite your best efforts, you may cause someone pain with that Tweet or Facebook post. Heres a refresher on social media best practices, along with advice for some pandemic-only dilemmas. Read more...