Tim Matheson, 73, is slammed on Twitter for mocking Melania Trump's English
Actor Tim Matheson (right) apologized on Friday for posting a tweet mocking former First Lady Melania Trump's (left) English-speaking abilities. His tweet praised First Lady Jill Biden (inset). Read more...
Quebec locks down further, fearing a collapse of its hospitals
Quebec -- Canada's second-most populous province -- announced Wednesday that for four weeks it will impose one of North America's tightest lockdowns, including a strict curfew. Officials fear that without it, the hospital system will be overwhelmed. Read more...
Bidens Executive Orders
On his first day, President Biden reversed some of his predecessors most divisive policies. But governing by decree can be fraught. Read more...
When Baseball Mattered Hank Aarons 1997 Op-Ed on Jackie Robinson
Op-Ed article by Hank Aaron recalls how much Jackie Robinson meant to him as black man in major-league baseball uniform; charges that todays players have lost all concept of history and have collective mission of greed alone (S) Read more...
Bayern Munich declare interest in RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano
With David Alaba set to leave Bayern in the summer on a free transfer Rummenigge revealed Bayern's plan to 'deal with it' when asked if they would move for Upamecano. Read more...
Megan Rapinoe condemns US Capitol rioters as 'White supremacist mob'
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe has denounced last week's riots in the US Capitol as "a huge stain on the country." Read more...
Sophie Wessex tells NHS conference her father had Covid-19 vaccine
Sophie Wessex, 56, revealed she's 'so happy' her father, 89, has received the Covid-19 vaccine as she joined NHS General Practice nurses at the Lincolnshire Hub conference on January 20. Read more...
Recycling worker wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for failing a drugs test
A recycling worker sacked for failing a drugs test has won an unfair dismissal case after a judge accepted he was taking cannabis for his bad back. Read more...
Philippine Drug Raid Leaves 13 Dead
Officials said 12 suspects and a police officer were killed in the shootout, the bloodiest episode in years in President Rodrigo Dutertes war on drugs. Read more...
UK Athletics CANCEL Indoor Championships in Glasgow next month amid Covid concerns
Organisers confirmed the decision had been taken to ensure the safety of those due to participate and insisted testing all those involved for Covid-19 would not 'sufficiently mitigate the risks'. Read more...
The Ethics of Adoption in America
Gabrielle Glaser talks about American Baby, and Kenneth R. Rosen discusses Troubled The Failed Promise of Americas Behavioral Treatment Programs. Read more...
Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler have huge chance to steal the show at UFC 257
Regardless of whether Khabib is inspired to return, the winner of this fight will be in a sensational position for a lightweight title shot. Saturday is a huge opportunity for both men. 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...
From Spitting Image to The Hobbit and a Challenger documentary The best on demand TV this week
Since it was announced the beloved puppet show was returning to our screens after 14 years, we've been drip-fed photographs of the new characters who'll be appearing. Read more...