Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
After nearly three months of quarantine, millions of Americans are ready to travel -- an overnight trip, a weekend getaway, a summer sojourn. With states reopening, that's now possible, with a caveat. Before coronavirus, few people likely thought twice about staying in a hotel room, rental home or cabin in the woods. But now, we have to factor in the potential for coronavirus exposure. Even if you're OK with the travel risks taking you to your destination -- plane, train or automobile -- what about the risks of the destination spot itself? Read more...
Late Action on Virus Prompts Fears Over Safety of U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia
Surging outbreaks in the U.S. Embassy and the kingdom and quiet congressional pressure led the State Department belatedly to allow voluntary departures. Some demand more action. Read more...
Is This Whistle the Future of Refereeing?
Officiating with a deep breath and a burst of air no longer seems wise in the coronavirus era. Is a hand-held, electronic whistle the answer? Read more...
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
Check out a trippy, philosophical new cartoon, or take a fresh look at an old classic. Read more...
Suspension From European Airspace Is Latest Blow to Pakistans Troubled Airline
Pakistan International Airlines has come under fire after a May 22 crash that left 97 people dead, with an inquiry underway into 150 pilots credentials. Read more...
Employees claim they suffered sexual harassment at Amazon warehouse
The whistleblowers say they were constantly targeted by male colleagues - who would touch them inappropriately and make lewd comments. Read more...
This Years Summer Campground Our Bedrooms and Living Rooms
Summer camp in the pandemic looks just like a screen. But what happens when kids run away from the computer? Read more...
Four bizarre new species of giant single-celled organisms discoverd in the Pacific Ocean
Two of the new species were found hiding inside fan-shaped strucutres, and one was found inside a ball made of bits of sponge (left). They were identified in the Clarion-Clipperton zone near Hawaii. Read more...
ASK TONYBritish Gas threatened to send bailiffs after meter muddle
I moved into a new-build home in December. The developer passed meter readings, meter numbers and my personal details to British Gas. I intended to switch from the expensive standard tariff. Read more...
Akim Alius Account of Racism Pushes Hockey to Search Its Soul
After an article by the former N.H.L. player was published, various hockey players, fans and other stakeholders committed to reckoning with a culture they say cannot be fixed from the top down. Read more...
With Much of the Worlds Economy Slowed Down, Green Energy Powers On
Wind giants are trying to shrug off the effects of the pandemic. Read more...
Elon Musk's ex-wife denies claims Ghislaine Maxwell procured her as a child bride for the Tesla CEO
Riley, 34, took to Twitter Saturday blasting the rumors in a lengthy statement, which read 'To my knowledge, I have never met Ghislaine Maxwell. Read more...
First black Miss Universe GB... now Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers becomes a Cabinet Minister in Anguilla
Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers has become a government minister on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. She defeated Victor Banks, 72, in the election, who had held an assembly seat for more than 40 years. Read more...
Silence is golden in Citroen's new electric 'flying carpet' e-C4
Citroen promises a blend of style, tech, design and engineering but also a suspension and hydraulic system that will make occupants feel they are 'travelling on a flying carpet' with 'no bouncing.' Read more...
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez play a game of home-cooked baseball during July 4th celebration
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez squared off on opposing teams for a game of home-cooked baseball during their Independence Day celebration with family and friends. Read more...
Travel relief for Britons as government reviews two-week quarantine
The British government says it will announce travel agreements with countries such as France, Greece and Spain next week as it reviews its policy of imposing a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Britain. Read more...
Gibraltar Chess Tournament Has Become a Major Draw
An annual tournament in Gibraltar has attracted some of the worlds best players, but a number of upsets in the early rounds of vaulted some unexpected players into the lead. Read more...
Rishi Sunak's handling of pandemic sees him trounce Boris Johnson in Covid-19 poll
Rishi Sunak's handling of the Covid-19 crisis has seen his personal poll ratings surge ahead of every member of the Government - including Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more...