BBC journalist quits as investigation into his landmark Princess Diana interview wraps up
The BBC journalist who conducted a bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana has resigned for health reasons, shortly before a report is to be published...
Neanderthal cave discovery and more top space and science stories this week
This week, take a closer look at the discovery of nine Neanderthals in an ancient Italian cave, astronomically recent volcanic activity on Mars, 97 near-threatened...
A card exempted a gay man from serving in Iran’s military. It may have cost him his life
Alireza Fazeli-Monfared’s future was brutally cut short last week when members of his family allegedly murdered him due to his sexual orientation, according to his...
Cases have been dropping in the US as a second wave devastates India. Here’s how various countries are holding up in their fight against coronavirus.
• Worried about going back to the office? Tell us about it...
Smerconish: Give Trump credit for the vaccine
Although President Trump does bear responsibility for a long list of failures in responding to the pandemic, he deserves credit for accelerating the vaccines....
Should Colonial Pipeline have paid the hackers?
The Biden administration should make it illegal to pay hackers ransom, and hacker networks should be ‘fried,’ says Richard Clarke, former national coordinator for security...
Gas station outages and higher prices at the pump may put a dent in road trip plans
Vaccinated Americans hoping to leave their masks behind and hit the road this weekend may be in for sticker shock at the pump....
New mask guidance has businesses scrambling
How should businesses respond to the CDC’s surprise announcement that fully vaccinated people can ditch the mask in most situations?...
Lawrence Summers on how benefits have impacted labor force
‘We are making a mistake in the generosity of the benefits that we’re providing,’ says former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, ‘…that is creating needles labor...
Fire season concerns grow as drought envelops California
The state of emergency across California was expanded this week as exceptional drought grows through the state. Meteorologist Allison Chinchar explains why some are already...