Even as firefighters are starting to gain ground on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, residents there are just beginning to grapple with the emotional trauma of the disaster. The fires have, so far, left more than two dozen people dead and destroyed over 10,000 structures and homes, with those numbers expected to rise. People…
A doorbell camera on a Canadian home has captured rare video and sound of a meteorite striking Earth as it crashed into a couple’s walkway. When Laura Kelly and her partner returned home after an evening walk, they were surprised to find their walkway littered with dust and strange debris, according to the Meteoritical Society,…
When it comes to clothing advice for women, the “rules” are endless. They range from sizeist – “avoid horizontal stripes if you have a wider frame”, to ageist – “don’t wear a crop top over 50”. Now Australia is weighing in. A council in Greater Sydney has banned thong and g-string bikinis at its public…
Dear Adrian Chiles, if you found no joy in using a pen to paper, might I suggest reviving your use of the humble pencil (For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help!, 15 January)? Thought and planning will still be required, but there are many added benefits,…
NFL Divisional Round picks: Why you should consider Texans, Lions, and Bills Lorenzo Reyes is back with his three best bets for the NFL’s Divisional Round weekend. Lorenzo’s Locks DETROIT – Maybe this is reallythe time. Just like last year, the Detroit Lions are in the mix as a leading contender to claim a Super Bowl…
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s providing about $590 million in funding to Moderna in part to fast-track the development of an…