Harvard Professor39;s 39;Comfort Women39; Claims Stir Wake-up Call
The professor was widely criticized for writing that the women served Japanese troops willingly during World War II. A Korean survivor called the uproar a blessing in disguise. Read more...
Ibram X. Kendi Likes to Read at Bedtime
I dont remember the last time the pages of a book were not the final thing I saw before departing off for sleep. Read more...
One dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, eyewitnesses say
One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria's Middle Belt region early Wednesday. Read more...
Dubai's Princess Latifa was returned in swap for British arms dealer
Christian Michel was extradited to India from Dubai just weeks after Latifa was seized by Indian special forces off the coast of Goa in March 2018. Read more...
Podcasting Is Booming. Will Hollywood Help or Hurt Its Future?
A frothy adaptation market is just one sign of the rapid evolution of the industry. But some worry that big money will stifle the D.I.Y. spirit that has driven much of its success. Read more...
Florence Birdwell, Singing Teacher to Broadway Stars, Dies at 96
She was a tough yet empathetic voice professor at Oklahoma City University for 67 years. Two of her students, Kelli OHara and Kristin Chenoweth, won Tony Awards. Read more...
Eddie Jones reveals he met former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal for lunch in Amsterdam
Jones tells of a lunch at an airport with former Man United, Barcelona and Holland manager Van Gaal, where the Dutchman passed on some advice about adapting your coaching style. Read more...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview is 'best' Oprah Winfrey's ever done, says Gayle King
Gayle, 66, is one of Oprah's closest friends, and is also an anchor for CBS - the network that airs Corden's show and will air the TV mogul's interview. Read more...
Andr Leon Talley Eviction, Bankruptcy and Fashion Grift
An attempt to evict the fashion icon shines a spotlight on some of the very blurry lines in fashion. Read more...
Foo Fighters album review All nine tracks, including the lone ballad, are stadium-sized
What does it take to be a rock star? The successful candidate, as they say on application forms, will need presence, passion, noise and hair (good or bad, just as long as it's big). Read more...
Your Friday Briefing
The global vaccine sharing program kicks off. Read more...
The long, painful path of net neutrality
Where the war over net neutrality stands, and why it (sort of) matters today. Read more...
Pregnant Kimberley Walsh cuts a stylish figure in a spotted pink smock dress
The former Girls Aloud singer, 39, looked stunning in a pink spotted dress from New Look on Friday. Read more...
Nitrous Nation A Party Drug Endures
Hippie crack. Whippets. Laughing gas. A casual party drug endures. Read more...
Why Plus Is a Minus When Naming Your Streaming Site
An idea that seemed like a real plus when streaming was newer has fallen into clich. Read more...
Landlords Eager for Covid-Era Revamps Are Finding Hungry Investors
The growing attraction of short-term real estate loans during the pandemic is making it easier to borrow to refurbish properties. Read more...