How up to 1.5BN may have been lost in fraudulent claims for Universal Credit in early days of Covid
Grandmother Christina Pomfrey, 65, pretended she was blind and had multiple sclerosis to claim more than 1million. As much as 1.5 billion may have been lost in Universal Credit fraud. Read more...
Kate Hudson, 41, shows off her sizzling figure as she models swimwear from pal Sara Foster's line
It comes after Hudson announced In Bloom, her new 'body nutrition' company, which is 'plant-based, non GMO, no synthetics and eco-friendly' launching in August. Read more...
If Twitter Users Could Vote
The service analyzed messages surrounding Oscar nominees, looking at context as well as mentions, and found "Selma" would get best picture if tweets counted. Read more...
Valentina Sampaio becomes Sports Illustrated's first trans model
She is no stranger to making history. In 2017 she became the first trans woman to appear on the cover of Vogue Paris. Two years later, she was the first openly transgender model to be hired by Victoria's Secret. Now in 2020, 23-year-old Valentina Sampaio continues to break barriers in the modeling industry by becoming the first trans woman to be featured by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Read more...
Last Thoughts on a First Season
Before signing off, the Carpetbagger looks back on some highlights (like tea with Tilda Swinton) and the long slog that is awards season. Read more...
Brooke Burke wears denim mini on shopping trip with daughters
The 48-year-old Dancing With The Stars vet appeared at ease, as she paraded her gym-honed figure in a tiny white tank on her way to shop at the beauty store, Sephora. Read more...
Coronavirus Stem cell therapy boosts survival rates FIVE-fold
Of a small number of patients treated in Spain, 15 per cent died compared with the 85 per cent expected. The treatment works by injecting patients with cells taken from fat tissue. Read more...
Britain concreted over green fields equivalent to the size of Dorset in the past 25 years
Research showed that 967 square miles of grassland - around the size of Dorset - were lost, and 433 square miles of farmland were covered in tarmac, cement and bricks in urban development. Read more...
With Europe off limits, US travelers look to the Caribbean
North American travelers may not be able to head to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles or other iconic European destinations this summer for that idyllic beach vacation, but a dreamy seaside escape isn't out of reach. Read more...
FOURTEEN times Over three years, Heard claims this is the tally of attacks Depp launched on her
Johnny Depp is suing The Sun for libel after it labelled him a 'wife beater'. He called the accusation 'utter falsity' and 'fraudulent' and claimed Amber Heard abused him throughout their marriage. Read more...
FOURTEEN times Over three years, Heard claims this is the tally of attacks Depp launched on her
Johnny Depp is suing The Sun for libel after it labelled him a 'wife beater'. He called the accusation 'utter falsity' and 'fraudulent' and claimed Amber Heard abused him throughout their marriage. Read more...
Meet the Gleaners, Combing Farm Fields to Feed the Newly Hungry
An age-old tradition suddenly has fresh urgency in the pandemic, delivering surplus produce to Americans who cant feed their families. Read more...
Shoppers Should Wear Masks. Shouldnt Protesters, Too?
A reader believes theres a double standard for cooperation with public safety measures. Read more...
Katy Perry jokes when asked if she and Taylor Swift are cousins
'Well, we fight like cousins,' said the pregnant star when asked on Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp about the rumors they are ninth cousins. Read more...
'American Idol' finalist Chris Sligh reveals he is battling Covid-19 and pneumonia
"American Idol" finalist Chris Sligh has Covid-19 and has developed pneumonia, he revealed on Instagram. Read more...
Springwatch returns as wildlife becomes more important to us than ever
Springwatch is back, just as we're all falling in love with nature again during lockdown - but the massively popular British wildlife show is also being forced to change Read more...
Hamilton, The Simpsons and the Problem With Colorblind Casting
Egalitarian in theory, the practice is more often used to exclude performers of color. But even well-intentioned efforts at increasing diversity create complications. Read more...
Small Worlds With Lava Oceans Might Have Given Us Meteorites
Researchers propose a new model to explain the formation of most of the meteorites that make it to Earth. Read more...