Wildfire Deals Hard Blow to South Africas Archives
The fire, which began Sunday and is still being fought, ravaged a library that housed first-edition books, films, photographs and other primary sources documenting Southern African history. Read more...
Western Warnings Tarnish Covid Vaccines the World Badly Needs
Amid a deep residue of mistrust, American and European cautions on the AstraZeneca and Johnson Johnson vaccines risk igniting anti-vaccine fervor in countries that cant afford to be particular. Read more...
The Village Voice Returns, and Its Very Village Voice-y
Its first print incarnation since 2017 includes an article on New Yorks mayoral race, and another that revives the papers tradition of shaming landlords. Read more...
DR MAX PEMBERTON Line of Duty's pill popping plot rings scarily true
Dr Max Pemberton says Steve Arnott's addiction to prescription painkillers in Line Of Duty lifts the lid on an issue that is rarely discussed. The NHS psychiatrist says addiction doesn't discriminate. Read more...
HSBC bosses forced to hot desk in Canary Wharf HQ cut back
HSBC senior staff including CEO Noel Quinn have moved out of their private offices on the 42nd floor of the bank's Canary Wharf headquarters and will hot-desk in new offices two floors below. Read more...
The Oscars Are a Week Away, but How Many Will Watch?
TV ratings for awards shows have been in free fall, especially during the pandemic, and Hollywood doesnt want the viewing public to toss its premier showcase into the entertainment dustbin. Read more...
Oil co that commissioned Seacor Power liftboat distances itself from decision to sail in 90mph wind
Houston-based Talos Energy, which operates the oil rig that the Seacor Power was sailing to, said on Sunday that the decision to sail in rough seas was made by Seacor, rather than them. Read more...
The billionaire backers of new European breakaway football league
The US sports moguls behind Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal Joel Glazer, John W Henry and Stan Kroenke respectively, are key players in the Super League. Read more...
Natural History Museum to Host Vaccinations Under Famous Blue Whale
Starting Friday, all New York City residents will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine at the American Museum of Natural History. Read more...
Mason Greewood fires warning to title rivals Manchester City that 'anything is possible'
Mason Greenwood scored twice to sink Burnley at Old Trafford on Sunday and then warned Manchester City that 'anything is possible' in the Premier League title race. Read more...
Without Parties, Theres No Place to Show Off That Expensive Watch
Persuading people to spend a lot of money on luxury goods is more difficult in the pandemic. Why do I put on a 0,000 timepiece if I have a clock on my microwave? Read more...
Ex-Tottenham striker Peter Crouch labels European Super League idea a 'DISGRACE'
Spurs are one of 12 clubs - alongside the other five teams in the Premier League 'Big Six', three Spanish clubs and three Italian teams - who have committed to the breakaway competition. Read more...
DEBORAH ROSS God give me strength, Ted, what the CHIS is going on?
The sixth series of Line Of Duty kicked off last week, you may have noticed, and some are saying it's too confounding now, too convoluted, too tangled, too complex and let's turn over to Midsomer Murders. Read more...
Barclaycard tries to defend slashing credit card limits of loyal customers
One longstanding Barclaycard customer saw his limit cut from 11,000 to 300, while another's was slashed from 8,500 to 1,000 without any checks on their finances. Read more...
Katie Holmes shares never-seen-before photos of Suri Cruise on her daughter's 15th birthday
Katie Holmes celebrated her daughter Suri Cruise's 15th birthday with a sweet Instagram post featuring never-seen-before photos of her only child. The star shares Suri with her ex-husband Tom Cruise. Read more...
Pregnant Christina Milian displays her growing baby bump in Flintstones inspired lingerie
The singer, 39, looked radiant in striking pattered lingerie from Savage x Fenty by Rihanna as she struck a series of coquettish poses for Instagram followers. Read more...
Los Angeles commissions report calling for commemoration of 1992 Rodney King riots
The city of Los Angeles commissioned a 166-page report devoted to 'civic memory' and which recommends commemorating the 1992 race riots sparked by the beating of Rodney King. Read more...
TOWIE's Fran Parman continues to show off weight loss at dinner with Nicole Bass
She recently lost an impressive two stone. And Fran put her slimmed-down frame on display on Sunday as she stepped out for dinner with co-star Nicole at The Standard in Essex. Read more...