Your Thursday Briefing
Xis plan for Chinas post-Covid rise. Read more...
Dementia, but Prettier
Julianne Moore gives a wonderful performance in "Still Alice," but the film skirts the truth about dementia. Read more...
CBS 'forced to pay millions to actress after its lawyers leaked her Les Moonves allegations'
CBS hired two law firms to probe Moonves, left, after he was accused of assaulting several women. After the report leaked Vanity Fair says CBS had to settle with accuser Bobbie Phillips, right. Read more...
Couple with no DIY experience give rundown home a stylish upgrade and increase value by 95,000
Lisa McDermott, 31, and husband Ed, 32, from Dorset, purchased their 1930s three-bedroom home in Bath, Somerset, in March 2019 for 355,000. Read more...
New York Citys Arts and Recreation Employment Down 66%, Report Says
The New York State comptrollers office details the effects of the pandemics devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance. Read more...
Mississippi Republican Investigated for Using Campaign Funds on Home
The Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics said there was substantial reason to believe that Rep. Palazzo converted funds to personal use to pay expenses that were not legitimate. Read more...
Images of Turkish Official Kicking Protester Fuel Anger Online
The behavior of senior officials in Turkey remained under the social media microscope on Thursday, as an aide to the prime minister acknowledged that he did kick a protester the day before. Read more...
Premier League lobbying for fans to be allowed back in for last two rounds of matches
EXCLUSIVE Clubs have indicated their desire to push the fixtures scheduled for the penultimate weekend of the season back a few days until after May 17. Read more...
This week the Holiday Guru answers reader questions about Schengen Area visas and ferry refunds
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. Read more...
Stamp duty holiday extension calculator
After the stamp duty holiday was extended, our calculator hows how much tax you would pay to move home before the new 30 June 2021 deadline. Read more...
Allison Janney in talks to lead a dysfunctional family with Annie Murphy and Ben Platt in new movie
The 61-year-old is finishing up the eighth and final season of her CBS sitcom Mom, in which she's starred as recovering alcoholic matriarch Bonnie Plunkett since it premiered in 2013. Read more...
T.I. and Tiny Accused of Sexual Assault; Lawyer Seeks Investigation
The Atlanta superstar rapper and his wife have denied allegations that they drugged and sexually assaulted women, and their lawyer called it a shakedown. Read more...
From The Real Right Stuff to The Pack The best on demand TV to watch this week
If you've been enjoying the streaming service's drama series based on Tom Wolfe's acclaimed book, you won't want to miss this two-hour spin-off documentary. Read more...
Rebekah Vardy SLAMS TikTok star for poking fun at battle with Coleen Rooney
Rebekah Vardy has slammed a Tik Tok star for mocking her ongoing legal battle with Coleen Rooney after the WAG accused her of selling stories on her. Read more...