HAMISH MCRAE Growth is just round the corner
The Bank of England has the best handle on the way the economy is developing and its chief economist said that it would begin to recover 'at a rate of knots' from the second quarter as vaccines were rolled out. Read more...
Israeli soldier shoots and paralyzes Palestinian man in dispute over power generator
An Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down, after an altercation over a portable electric generator, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Read more...
Strong Views and Close to the Boss How U.S. Envoy Reshaped a Conflict
David Friedman, President Trumps bankruptcy lawyer-turned-ambassador, leaves his post having radically overhauled policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. Read more...
Fresh misery for flood-hit communities following Storm Christoph as blizzards sweep into Britain
Forecasters said -7C blizzard conditions would hit many areas as a blast of Arctic air swept towards Britain. Temporary barriers along the River Severn in Worcestershire were breached yesterday. Read more...
Misinformation about election fraud plummeted 73 percent a week after Twitter banned Trump
In the week after Twitter banned Donald Trump, social media claims of election fraud dropped 73 percent - from 2.5 million mentions to 688,000 - according to a report from research firm Zignal Labs. Read more...
How to buy bitcoin without all the risk of buying bitcoin
Bitcoin is up more than 260% over the past 12 months -- a stellar ride -- yet owning the asset is fraught with risks including wild swings in cryptocurrency prices. But there are several ways for investors to get a piece of the bitcoin boom without investing directly in bitcoin. Read more...
Auto Safety Agency Faces Calls for Overhaul as Biden Presidency Begins
The new administration can restart the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which should be leading the world when it comes to vehicle safety, the head of an advocacy group said. Read more...
Helena Christensen showcases her stunning figure in vibrant swimwear during sunny trip
The supermodel, 52, commanded attention as she treated fans to a glimpse of her sunny getaway with her pet dog Kuma to Instagram on Sunday. Read more...
Manchester United to make call on Jesse Lingard's future only after FA Cup tie against Liverpool
Jesse Lingard is wanted on loan this month by Newcastle United, West Brom and Sheffield United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take stock once he knows his side's FA Cup fate. Read more...
Requiem for the 39;Indestructible39; Green Bay Packers of the 1960s
The Green Bay Packers of the 1960s produced a legion of Hall of Famers and won five championships under Coach Vince Lombardi. Their ranks have been devastated by death in the last 27 months. Read more...
Trump Golf Club Loses 2022 P.G.A. Championship
The golf major had been scheduled to be played at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., in May 2022. Read more...
Daniil Medvedev battles from behind to win ATP Finals with victory over Dominic Thiem
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second tournament victory in a row, as he won the ATP Finals with a three-set victory over Dominic Thiem on Sunday. Read more...
Venezuela's revolution has stalled. Is Juan Guaid still the answer?
Flanked by flags in the makeshift assembly hall of a non-descript office building, the leader of Venezuela's opposition told lawmakers that 2021 would be the year that would change Venezuela's fate. Read more...
Senate Leaders Agree on Impeachment Trial Delay, Giving Biden Breathing Room
The plan would put off the historic proceeding until Feb. 9, giving former President Donald J. Trump time to prepare his defense and allowing President Biden to fill his cabinet and begin work on his agenda. Read more...