Biden's West Wing office plans shows those in power but sister Valerie is missing
Joe Biden has installed his longtime aides and campaign staff in power positions in the West Wing, keeping his allies close to him. But sister Valerie Biden Owens has no work space. Read more...
Early Medieval Europe was surprisingly well connected, study reveals
In the study, researchers from the University of Cambridge examined how burial practices in Western Europe changed from the 6th to the 8th century AD. Read more...
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The trouble with Life is there isn't much life to it
Life is the latest drama from Mike 'Doctor Foster' Bartlett and it had, excitingly, been billed as a Doctor Foster spin-off, as one of the characters is familiar. Read more...
For Sale Souvenirs of Capitalism39;s Failures
A bustling market for souvenirs of Lehman Brothers, Enron, and other casualties of the system. Read more...
Five Golfers to Watch at Abu Dhabi
The field seems impressive, and Lee Westwood is back to defend his title. Read more...
Microsoft profits jump 33 percent as pandemic continues shift to cloud computing.
The company had its first billion quarter for its gaming business, as people looked for entertainment at home and Microsoft launched the long awaited new generation of its Xbox console. Read more...
'WandaVision' flexes some different muscles as Marvel adds its power to Disney+
Marvel flexes different muscles with "WandaVision," leveraging major assets while stretching its creative formula in this first series for Disney+. The result wields more of a scalpel than a hammer, wryly celebrating the history of television while slowly, very slowly, pulling the viewer into an enticing "The Twilight Zone"-esque mystery. Read more...
Reporter reveals list of Republicans Trump wants to 'punish'
President Trump is looking to retaliate against several Republicans including Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp and Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, according to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Read more...
Covid-19 Kept Tourists Away. Why Did These Seabirds Miss Them?
When travel restrictions stopped bird-watchers from visiting a Swedish island, hidden ecosystem dynamics were revealed. Read more...
Trump and Justice Dept. Lawyer Said to Have Plotted to Oust Acting AG
Trying to find another avenue to push his baseless election claims, Donald Trump considered installing a loyalist. Read more...
While You Werent Looking Revised Airline Policies May Make Flying Better
Four years after a man was dragged from a plane, amended rules regarding involuntary bumping and oversold flights are about to be enacted. And there are more changes to come. Read more...
The 10-hour dietRaspberry and pistachio silky porridge
I once worked with a couple of five-star hotel chefs and witnessed a vehement exchange about how many minutes you should boil your porridge to get it to the loveliest consistency. Read more...
Boris Johnson blasts 'dismal' MPs for refusing to beam Olympic heroes onto Parliament
Boris Johnson last night denounced dismal MPs for refusing to project giant images of British Olympic and Paralympic heroes on to the Houses of Parliament. Read more...
These 6 happy and heartwarming stories helped us survive this week
Need to smile? We have some to share. Read more...
Listen to Sway
Kara Swisher and Kevin Roose debrief on Substacks Chris Best. Read more...