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Samsung chief accepts prison term for bribery scandal
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (UPI) — Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong decided not to appeal a court ruling that has imprisoned him for the second…
President Joe Biden attends first church service since inauguration
Jan. 24 (UPI) — President Joe Biden attended a service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, his first visit to Sunday…
On This Day, Jan. 24: Moscow airport suicide bombing kills 37
Jan. 24 (UPI) — On this date in history: In 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter’s mill near Sacramento. The discovery touched off the…
Texas man involved in Jan. 6 riot charged with threatening AOC, police officer
Jan. 23 (UPI) — The Department of Justice has revealed that a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection also posted…
Covid: ‘More deadly’ UK variant claim played down by scientists
PA Media Scientists say signs a new coronavirus variant is more deadly than the earlier version should not be a “game changer” in the UK’s…
World
Sikkim: Chinese and Indian troops ‘in new border clash’
Getty Images Chinese and Indian troops have reportedly clashed again in a disputed border area, with injuries on both sides, Indian media say. The incident…
Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at ’emergency’ virus moment
Reuters France’s top medical advisor said on Sunday that a third national lockdown would probably soon be needed to combat coronavirus in the country. A…
11 Chinese miners rescued after 14 days trapped underground
Eleven gold miners have been rescued a fortnight after they were trapped by an underground explosion in China, according to state media reports. It is…
Alexei Navalny: ‘More than 3,000 detained’ in protests across Russia
Russian police have detained more than 3,000 people in a crackdown on protests in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, monitors say. Tens of…
Politics
Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans ‘as soon as we can’
The government will tell teachers and parents when schools in England can reopen “as soon as we can”, the prime minister has said. MPs have…
Johnson calls for action against ‘devastating’ climate change with new coalition
Boris Johnson will call for countries to do more to tackle the “devastating” effects of climate change, as he launches a new partnership with five…
Sturgeon to seek ‘legal referendum’ on Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon has accused Boris Johnson of being “frightened of democracy” and said she will seek a “legal referendum” on Scottish independence. Scotland’s first minister…
Quarantine hotels and other international travel curbs: What the UK may do to stop COVID variants
The introduction of “COVID hotels” and other curbs on international travel are to be discussed by senior ministers on Monday. It comes after Prime Minister…
Entertainment & Arts
Billie Eilish and Rosalía Join Eccentric Forces, and 12 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Weezer, Camilo, Deb Never and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable…
Dr. Fauci Opens Up About Death Threats, Covered in Powder from Suspicious Letter
Dr. Fauci has offered up the nitty-gritty about receiving death threats since the pandemic began, and it sounds awful … especially one time when he…
Man Charged with Threatening to Assassinate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
One of the Capitol insurrectionists had plans to kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ revealed new charges against…
Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in new TV pandemic drama
Award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh is to play Boris Johnson in a new TV drama charting the country’s COVID pandemic through the eyes of the prime…
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez Led a Musically Earnest Inauguration
Artists including Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato and John Legend tried to bring together an America that couldn’t gather in person, and irony and bombast were…
Sports
Chelsea fires manager Frank Lampard
Jan. 25 (UPI) — Premier League soccer club Chelsea has fired manager Frank Lampard, the team announced on Monday. The move came after the Blues’…
Matthew Stafford trade fits: These five teams are most likely to pull off a blockbuster deal with Lions
For years, NFL fans have wondered what the ceiling would be for a quarterback with Matthew Stafford’s arm talent if he could just escape the…
Boston Red Sox signing Enrique Hernandez to 2-year deal
Jan. 22 (UPI) — The Boston Red Sox have reached a two-year agreement with former Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Enrique Hernandez. League sources told ESPN…
Former Broncos great, two-time champion Tony Jones dies at 54
Jan. 22 (UPI) — Former Denver Broncos Pro Bowl offensive lineman Tony Jones, who was a starter on two of the Broncos’ Super Bowl-winning teams,…
Technology
Scientists develop ultrafast laser system to remove cancers more precisely
A new laser system that may revolutionise the treatment of cancers and help surgeons remove them without damaging healthy tissue, is being developed by scientists.…
Uber, After Buying Postmates, Lays Off More Than 180 Employees
The layoffs include most of the executive team at Postmates, the food delivery app that Uber bought last year. SAN FRANCISCO — Uber on Thursday…
Iran’s supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump
Twitter Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has posted online an apparent call for an attack on Donald Trump in revenge for last year’s killing of…
The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Getty Images Gaming’s never been more popular – hardly surprising when we’re all stuck at home. PC gaming, in particular, is having a renaissance. The…
Health
Fauci on What Working for Trump Was Really Like
From denialism to death threats, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci describes a fraught year as an adviser to President Donald J. Trump on the Covid-19 pandemic.…
CDC: 10 life-threatening reactions linked with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Jan. 22 (UPI) — Ten of the more than 4 million people in the United States who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through Jan. 10…
Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Covid-19 Vaccine Vials to Account for ‘Extra’ Doses
After the surprise discovery of an extra dose in every vial, Pfizer executives successfully lobbied the F.D.A. to change the vaccine’s formal authorization language. The…
This Upper Body HIIT Workout Takes Less Than 30 Minutes
If you want to get a good sweat in—while showing your back, shoulders, and arms some love—an upper body HIIT workout is a great way…
Food
147 Minutes With the ‘Accidental Voice for Chinatown’
Grace Young, in Manhattan’s Chinatown last week. Photo: Christian Rodriguez Grace Young is walking through Manhattan’s Chinatown, just as she has done nearly every day…
American Airlines Launched an Airplane Wine Club for I Don’t Know Who
Of all the things we miss about travel, the act of flying might be low on the list. After all, most of us have been…
Indoor Dining Returns to Washington D.C. After a Month-Long Hiatus
As of Friday, January 22, at 5 a.m., customers can return to D.C. dining rooms for the first time since the holidays. The reopening of…
The Street Vendors Who Are Fighting Against Hunger
Mamdouh (Mando) Elgammal at his halal cart in Queens. Photo: Lanna Apisukh Late last week, Juan Carlos Landa and his father, Ofelio Landa, arrived at…
Travel
Israel suspends all international flights
Israel will ban passenger flights in and out of the country from today, the government has announced. The ban on flights will come into force…
Princess Cruises shrinks fleet with sale of Pacific Princess
Princess Cruises has announced the sale of to an undisclosed buyer. The sale of the cruise ship is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s…
Nakheel launches Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees
Master developer Nakheel hosted a company-wide Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and their families. The effort is part of a commitment to prioritise staff wellbeing…
Ovation Travel Group acquired by American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has acquired Ovation Travel Group. The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, including Lawyers Travel. Ovation Travel Group clients…
How To Get From Pamukkale To Cappadocia (& Cappadocia to Pamukkale)
Some posts contain compensated links. Please read this disclaimer for more info. Guide To What’s Inside Turkey is packed with natural and human-made wonders, but…