Boy, 15, is shot dead by gang of youths on Birmingham street
Gunshots were fired when the teenager was set upon by a mob in broad daylight in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon. Read more...
Traveling With a Purpose For Some, Its a 2021 Resolution
The crises of 2020, particularly the pandemic and violence against Black Americans, have caused many travelers to rethink how and where to travel. Read more...
The rich will keep getting richer 300 wealthiest people in the world are more than 300 billion better off than this time last year, and Bill Gates is back on top
The world's richest people grew even richer in 2013, adding 4 billion to their collective net worth, with Bill Gates adding .8billion to his net worth. Read more...
Artist creates portraits of celebrities - using cornflakes
Illustrator and photographer Sarah Rosado used cereal to produce renderings of famous musicians, including Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and John Lennon. Read more...
James Milner calls for unity from Liverpool fans and players in wake of dismal Burnley defeat
The Liverpool midfielder James Milner made the plea for unity on Twitter after the club forfeited their 68-match unbeaten run at home in the Premier League following defeat by Burnley on Thursday. Read more...
Experts Debate How to Revive the Economy After the Pandemic
A group of experts gathered to debate the priorities for economic policy with the end of the pandemic (seemingly) in sight. Read more...
Monica Puig Party time in Puerto Rico
Open Court visits the Caribbean as Puerto Rico puts on a parade for its first Olympic gold medalist, rising tennis star Monica Puig. Read more...
Coronavirus viral load in children 16 TIMES smaller than in over-80s
Data from public health officials in the Netherlands reveals 'a 16 fold difference in viral load' between the over-80s and children younger than 12 years old. Read more...
A Child of Chinas Gilded Elite Strikes a Nerve Over Wealth and Privilege
The youngest daughter of the founder of the telecommunications giant Huawei debuted a documentary, a magazine cover and a music video and the response was savage. Read more...
Nissan's electric Winter Camper is kitted-out for ski holidays in the future
With chunky off-road tyres, an elevated ride height and spotlights for seeing through dense snow storms, the van is ideal for ski enthusiasts conscious about their carbon footprint. Read more...
Barcelona 'set for court battle with Quique Setien after REFUSING to pay out 3.5m on his contract'
Barcelona are locked in a dispute with former manager Quique Setien over whether to pay out the remaining terms of his contract after he was sacked last August. Read more...
Las Vegas multimillionaire offers m for answering whether there is life after death
Robert Bigelow, who made hundreds of millions with Budget Suites long-term hotel rooms, has ploughed his fortune into paranormal activity and space. Now he is trying to explore the afterlife. Read more...
These 6 happy and heartwarming stories helped us survive this week
Need to smile? We have some to share. Read more...
Early Biden Climate Test Groups Demand Tougher Rules on Building
A new push for stricter rules in flood zones could force Bidens team to choose Increase construction costs, or leave people exposed to climate change. Read more...
Office manager wins 11,000 after her boss waited until she gave birth and then sacked her
A judge at the East London Tribunal Hearing Centre, pictured, criticised Ben MacMillan for making the 'stereotypical assumption' that Izabela Szachta would not want to return to full-time work. Read more...
Woody Johnson returning as Jets owner after almost 4 years in Trump administration as UK Ambassador
Woody Johnson is returning to the US to resume his role as Jets owner. Brother Christopher Johnson had been looking after the team during his absenceas US Ambassador to the UK. Read more...
NASA39;s Decision for S.L.S. Moon Rocket Test Again, or Prepare for Launch?
The booster of the Space Launch System was in good condition after a test was cut short, officials said. Read more...
'Mother Teresa of Manchester' moves another step closer to sainthood
Elizabeth Prout, who died 155 years ago, has taken another key step on the road to canonisation, as a Vatican bulletin announced the Pope had approved Mother Elizabeth for the title of 'venerable'. Read more...