Norman Landsberg, Jeweler With a Friendly Touch, Dies at 94
He designed and sold jewelry for 72 years from a booth in the diamond district in Manhattan. He died of Covid-related pneumonia. Read more...
The Airbnb you've seen over and over again Stay in the 'Groundhog Day' BB from 125 a night
The movie was set in Punxsutawney, but what is now the Cherry Tree Inn in Woodstock, Illinois, was used for the exterior shots of the BB that Bill Murray's character woke up in ad nauseam. Read more...
Irans Judo Ban, Sparked by Order to Avoid Israeli, Is Overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said there was no legal basis to bar Iran from competitions for ordering an athlete not to compete against an Israeli opponent. Read more...
Whats Really Behind Corporate Promises on Climate Change?
Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals. Read more...
TV bosses use 'atrocious slurs against stars because they're secretly jealous'
Rob McKnight, who has worked for all three major commercial networks, says industry bigwigs use 'atrocious' language when discussing presenters behind closed doors Read more...
Photographer Captures 39;Last Stop39; in Britain39;s Covid War
After receiving access to hospitals, nursing homes and burial sites, I saw up close the nations agony, and grit. Read more...
Bugs Amazing photos show microscopic insects coping with a downpour
Tiny droplets of water make the bugs take on an altogether different look - looking inflated by the covering of liquid. Read more...
Book Review Burnt Sugar, by Avni Doshi
Burnt Sugar, a debut novel by Avni Doshi, depicts a particularly intense mother-daughter relationship from the tormented daughters point of view. Read more...
Police Raid F.C. Barcelona and Detain Four People
The authorities have been investigating the clubs relationship with a company that produced disparaging content about Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqu and other star players. Read more...
Farewell, Serena? Not So Fast
Williamss wan wave after losing to Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open semifinal stirred retirement speculation. GOATs dont go out that way. Read more...
Horse Trainer Gordon Elliott Banned From British Racing
Gordon Elliott, a prominent trainer, was temporarily barred from British racing after a photograph emerged showing him sitting on a dead horse, talking on his cellphone. Read more...
Covid outbreaks are SEVEN TIMES smaller in some areas
Department of Health data shows Devon, Cornwall and the Isle of Wight have the lowest infection rates in England. MPs today said they should be released from lockdown earlier. Read more...
Spike Lees Children Are This Years Golden Globe Ambassadors
Jackson Lewis Lee and Satchel Lee are the first Black siblings selected to represent Hollywoods next generation. Read more...
Cuomo Investigation Governor Attacked Over His Independent Review of Sex Harassment Claims
Governor Cuomo said on Sunday that he may have been insensitive or too personal, and that some of my comments, given my position, made others feel in ways I never intended. Read more...
Jason Kennedy announces he is leaving E! after 16 years on the cable news network
Jason Kennedy is moving on from his television home for the past 16 years, the E! Entertainment network. Read more...
Tributes Pour in for Tiger Woods Wishing Him a Speedy Recovery
Alex Rodriguez, Stephen Curry and Jack Nicklaus were among the athletes who sent their wishes for a speedy recovery to Tiger Woods. Read more...