April was the deadliest month on record in England and Wales Figures show 88,000 people died
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that 88,153 people died of any cause in England and Wales in April, more than double the 43,000 who died in February before the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more...
A Surreal, if Simple, Wedding (and Just the Day She Needed)
Magdalena Owczarska and Brett Day faced uncertainty and job loss, but their elopement brightened everything. Read more...
SensaBubble floats novel approach to digital messaging
May 20 - A device that projects text or pictures onto scented bubbles has been created by UK-based computer scientists. SensaBubble uses a concept called 'chrono-sensory experiences' to deliver messages its creators say, could be adapted for gaming, education, or even email communication. Jim Drury reports. Read more...
From New York to Trafalgar Square, composites show tourist sights changing from day to night
A fascinating new book called Day To Night by American photographer Stephen Wilkes features hundreds of images taken from the same spot over a 36-hour period and merged together. Read more...
More evidence smokers are at less risk of Covid-19 Adults are half as likely to test positive
Israeli researchers have claimed those who smoke cigarettes are less likely to pick up the virus in the first place by looking at positive test results - which includes those with only mild symptoms. Read more...
Who Will Own the Cars That Drive Themselves?
Fleets of vehicles roaming streets waiting to be hailed are more efficient. But the coronavirus has made people think twice about the future of car ownership even when autonomous tech arrives. Read more...
Lea Michele is FIRED by HelloFresh after former Glee co-star Samantha Ware accused her of bullying
The recipe kit delivery company revealed its decision to no longer work with the actress while responding to a Twitter user on Tuesday who suggested it should cut ties with the Glee star. Read more...
For Those Who Don39;t Know How to Cook, Quarantine Presents a Challenge
The pandemic-cooking craze hasnt swept up everybody. To those who feel lost in the kitchen, even toasting bread and warming pizza are a challenge. Read more...
Papicha Review Fashion Statement
A young Algerian woman rebels against religious extremism in Mounia Meddours vibrant film. Read more...
How SpaceX Got to Launch NASA39;s Astronauts to Orbit
A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space. Read more...
Record Ratings and Record Chaos on Cable News
Cable networks are facing threats, and opportunities, in a national crisis. Now, Fox is fighting back and CNBC is looking to the right. CNN is defined by Jeff Zucker, and he may run for mayor. Read more...
Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin open their lives for candid new series
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin are opening up in an intimate series for Facebook Watch in which they discuss their marriage, their problems and their lives together. Read more...
Space Force Review Steve Carell, in a Familiar Orbit on Netflix
An accomplished actor steps back into the sitcom world in Space Force, created with another veteran of The Office. Read more...
In Surviving Autocracy, Masha Gessen Tells Us to Face the Facts
Gessen surveys the American political landscape in a style that is methodical and direct, relying on pointed observations instead of baroque hyperbole. Read more...
Tua Tagovailoa, Alabamas Star Quarterback, Will Enter the N.F.L. Draft
Tagovailoa, who started the 2019 season as a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy but was injured in November, could have played for the Crimson Tide next season. Read more...
Misinformation About George Floyd Protests Surges on Social Media
In the universe of false online information, Mr. Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests. Read more...
The Joy of Deleting My Many Mediocre Photos
Like Frankensteins creature, they trail us across time and terra. Lets set ourselves free. Read more...
Finding Euphoria in Bangkoks Food Scene
In search of creative inspiration, a New York-based photographer spent two weeks documenting Bangkoks fresh markets and street vendors. Read more...