15 Favorite Episodes as the Book Review Podcast Turns 15
Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, highlights memorable episodes from her eight years hosting the show, including conversations with Robert Caro, Isabel Wilkerson, James McBride and others. Read more...
Yemen Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts for information about Yemen, a country located on the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Read more...
Nike to clean up used, returned sneakers and put them back on shelves in 15 stores across the U.S.
The Beaverton, Oregon-based company said it would clean up gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect sneakers by hand and resell them 'at a value for consumers' at certain Nike stores. Read more...
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp apologises for blaming Real Madrid loss on their training arena
Klopp has faced widespread backlash in Spain for his comments but ahead of the second leg, the Liverpool boss apologised to anyone who felt 'disrespected' by his remarks. Read more...
Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the Coronavirus
Collaborating with devoted colleagues, Dr. Kariko laid the groundwork for the mRNA vaccines turning the tide of the pandemic. Read more...
Can Roger Federer Be Roger Federer Again?
He has 20 Grand Slam titles, but he is 39 and has not played competitively in more than a year. That changes this week in Qatar. Read more...
How Bad Was the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tourism in 2020? Look at the Numbers.
The dramatic effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry and beyond are made clear in six charts. Read more...
Slavia Prague's Ondej Kdela handed 10 game-ban for racist behavior
Slavia Prague defender Ondej Kdela has been banned for 10 matches by UEFA after the governing body's investigation into allegations of the player's "racist behavior" towards Rangers' midfielder Glen Kamara during the sides' UEFA Europa League meeting at Ibrox stadium last month. Read more...
China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei says
China sent 25 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began regularly reporting such activity in September, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. Read more...
Freddie De Tommaso album review A heroic vocal presence
This impressive debut album from Tunbridge Wells-born tenor Freddie De Tommaso, still in his 20s, perhaps suggests a star is born. But it's a bit early to say just yet. Read more...
Fashion designer popular with Love Island stars claims Boohoo copied her bikini-dress set
Victoria El-Abaire, 35, started her UK-based business after being placed on furlough during the first lockdown and her bespoke designs have made her popular with Love Island celebrities. Read more...
Hearty Basque Food That Hemingway Would Have Understood
Ernestos, on the Lower East Side, channels San Sebastin with an unfussy menu and a generous hand. Read more...
Test Flight for Sunlight-Blocking Research Is Canceled
The Swedish Space Corporation said it had canceled the flight part of research to better understand the controversial idea of blocking the sun to fight climate change after an outcry from environmentalists and others. Read more...
Fashion designer popular with Love Island stars claims Boohoo copied her bikini-dress set
Victoria El-Abaire, 35, started her UK-based business after being placed on furlough during the first lockdown and her bespoke designs have made her popular with Love Island celebrities. Read more...
The Hazards of American Justice
Three new books analyze the shortcomings of the nations criminal justice system. Read more...
N.B.A. Trade Deadline Fallout for the Lakers
After more than a dozen trades at the deadline, there are still many moves to be made, with lingering free agents, buyouts and executive contracts in the balance. Read more...