Judge rules belief in English nationalism is a 'protected characteristic'
The conclusion English Nationalism could be a 'protected characteristic' came after a tribunal hearing involving right wing political figure Steven Thomas (pictured). Read more...
E.A. Sports Will Resurrect College Football Video Game
The planned return of a game beloved by fans was announced amid a protracted national debate over whether players should be paid for their images. Read more...
Popes Planned Visit to Iraq, Amid Pandemic, Raises Questions of Timing
Pope Francis has said he is determined to visit the war-torn country. But some worry that the visit will become a superspreader event in a land where the virus still rages. Read more...
Article of the Day 124; I, Too, Sing America
What objects and experiences will be part of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture? Read more...
Andrew Cuomo apologizes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged on Wednesday after more than a week away from the cameras to apologize for his behavior after two women accused him of sexual harassment and another alleged an unwanted advance, saying he didn't know he was "making anyone feel uncomfortable." Read more...
Nakamura Wins Again and Seizes Lead of Tata Steel Chess Tournament
In Round 11 on Friday, Hikarua Nakamura won, while his primary rival, Viswanathan Anand, only drew. Nakamura leads by half a point with two rounds to play. Read more...
Virtual reality-style goggles that 'see' through skin to fix face tumours
The goggles reveal the exact layout of delicate nerves surrounding growths, helping surgeons avoid damaging them during surgery. Read more...
High School Basketball Players Are Jumping to College
An N.C.A.A. decision related to the pandemic inspired some elite players to finish high school early and jump to college to take advantage of an extra year of eligibility. Read more...
Japans Travel Ban Has American Baseball Players in Limbo
With the Nippon leagues spring training already under way, U.S.-based players are trying to stay ready despite being barred from entering the country. Read more...
California Lost 175,000 Creative Economy Jobs, Study Finds
There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is driving it, said Representative Karen Bass of California. Read more...
China expands anal swab testing for Covid-19
A staffer at a Beijing epidemic control department told state media that all foreign arrivals could be ordered to take the tests by health officials, although they are not compulsory. Read more...
MAFS Australia's Jessika Power sets her sights on UK reality TV- after fling with Scotty T
Married at First Sight Australia star Jessika Power has set her sights on UK reality TV - and says she's 'very open' to doing Love Island. Read more...
Reversing Trump, Interior Department Moves Swiftly on Climate Change
As Deb Haaland, President Biden39;s choice for Interior secretary, heads toward a showdown vote, the department she would head is moving ahead on environmental policies. Read more...
Sealed letter from the 17th century has been read for the first time WITHOUT opening it
The first of its kind experiment allows the Renaissance letter, from the Dutch postal museum collection, to be read without damaging the paper or breaking the seal. Read more...
Covid UK Airlines offer prices at a fifth of 2019 levels as 17 May in sight
Demand for foreign holidays has surged after Boris Johnson said there was 'every chance' breaks abroad can go ahead this summer, with the current plan to allow them again from May 17. Read more...
Marks Spencer axes its 29 in-store bank branches and shuts current accounts
Marks Spencer is set to terminate its current accounts later this year with customers told to either switch to another lender or close it altogether. MS Bank has about 150,000 customers. Read more...