From Cecily von Ziegesar to Bridget Collins, Thomas McMullan and Ruth Ware This week's new fiction
The author best known for the teen hit Gossip Girl returns with a warm, inviting slice of grown-up life, replete with doubt, dissatisfaction and some deeply questionable decision-making. Read more...
An Ancient Form of European Money Bronze Rings, Ribs and Blades
Because the objects had a standardized weight, scientists suggest they were a form of currency used some 3,500 years ago. Read more...
The ATP Finals Say Goodbye to London
This is the final year the worlds best tennis players will compete at the O2 arena before the tournament moves to Italy. Read more...
Firearms officers
On November 7, 2010, we suggested that policemen AZ12 and AZ14 had deliberately quoted song titles in evidence to the inquest of Chelsea barrister Mark Saunders. Since then the Independent Police Complaints Commission has found this was not the case. We accept neither officer showed disrespect for the deceased, his family or the Court and apologise for any distress caused. Read more...
In Crises, Vaccines Can Be Stretched, but Not Easily
Shortages of shots for yellow fever, polio and other diseases have led to innovative solutions even in very poor countries. Read more...
Grant Shapps warns over-50s to think twice before booking summer break
Grant Shapps today suggested over-50s should think twice before booking a summer holiday despite rising optimism prompted by the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines. Read more...
Alex Olmedo, 84, Dies; Tennis Star Known for a Remarkable Year
In 1959, Olmedo won the Australian and Wimbledon mens single championships and reached the final of the United States Nationals. Read more...
Beyond Possible review An inspirational study in leadership
We all know that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but few outside the climbing community appreciate that it is just one of 14 daunting Himalayan peaks that rise to at least 8,000 metres. Read more...
Keir Starmer goes into Covid self-isolation until next Monday
Labour leader Keir Starmer revealed that he will be in quarantine until next Monday after being notified of the situation. Read more...
The Block's Natasha Pavlou is ENGAGED to her boyfriend of four years
Natasha, 32, accepted the proposal from her boyfriend of four years, Brad, just before Christmas, but waited until Monday to share the news publicly Read more...
How to Deal With a Crisis of Misinformation
False news is on the rise. We can fight the spread with a simple exercise Slow down and be skeptical. Read more...
With New Majority, Heres What Democrats Can (and Cant) Do on Health Care
Senate control opens up new possibilities, but the party will still need to contend with arcane rules and the challenges of a narrow majority. Read more...
Can a Brash Executive in Kansas Save Movie Theaters?
For Adam Aron, who runs AMC Entertainment, the worlds largest movie theater chain, the past year has been filled with twists and turns. And no one knows the ending. Read more...
Discovering New York Together
Metropolitan Diary An autumn romance, including meeting on the F train platform in Brooklyn, hitting the greenmarket and the zoo, and letting a tourist take their picture. Read more...
Surge in summer holiday bookings thanks to the over-50s as vaccinations are rolled out
Holiday bookings from the over-50s, who are likely anticipating being able to travel after having the coronavirus vaccine, is giving a much-needed boost to the industry. Read more...
A TV Grand Tour, in Time for the Weekend
A jam-packed itinerary of premieres includes France (Call My Agent!), Italy (Gomorrah), Israel (Losing Alice) and Britain (Flack and The Sister). Read more...