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Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.BBC News - 19h -
Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone
Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.BBC News - 2h -
Mohamed Salah turns it up to 11: devotion, dexterity – and a new deal? | Jonathan Liew
Arguments around the Liverpool star’s future keep adding up, but what if we’re all asking the wrong question?. There are numbers, of course, if you choose to want them. Records enough to drown in. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.BBC News - 5d -
'The Accidental Getaway Driver' is a real-life thriller that's comfortable in the slow lane
Filmmaker Sing J. Lee's O.C.-set debut about the 2016 case of three escaped convicts and a kidnapped taxi driver steers to some intriguing emotional places.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations
In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.The New York Times - 5d -
Covid rules should have been same across UK - Hart
"Politics in the decision-making" led to different in rules in Wales and England, says Simon Hart.BBC News - 1d -
Hospital boss felt Lucy Letby was innocent, inquiry hears
There were concerns about a "wrongful conviction", the inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes hears.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds
Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried outFinancial Times - 4d -
Florida AG orders inquiry into Tate brothers as they land in Miami
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday ordered a probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate, influencer brothers, as they landed in the U.S. from Romania, where they have been charged with ...The Hill - 4d -
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.The New York Times - 3d -
Paris trials dedicated car-sharing lane on its notoriously congested ring road
Busiest urban motorway in Europe restricted mainly to vehicles carrying at least two people during rush-hour. Authorities in Paris have created a dedicated car-sharing lane during rush-hour on its ...The Guardian - 6h -
Steve Martin blames 'SNL 50th COVID curse' after Martin Short and Maya Rudolph test positive
Steve Martin says that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph have tested positive for Covid after attending the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special on Sunday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.
The pandemic was declared in March 2020, shutting down travel for months. How did the lockdowns, and then the surge in demand, change the way you travel?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Five years on from the pandemic, how has Covid changed our world? | The panel
We asked a group of experts on politics, trade, literature, psychology, work and more: what has been the most surprising or shocking consequence of Covid-19 in your field? Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
‘We’re losing decades of our life to this illness’: long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten
Five years on from March 2020, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. But politicians are starting to pretend the pandemic ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?
The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the public. The independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts
After the success of “The Chosen,” Amazon and Netflix are converting Bible stories into films and TV shows with “Game of Thrones”-style intrigue and romantic comedy elements.The New York Times - 1d -
The turning tide of U.S. support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine approached its third anniversary last month, the tide began to turn — not on the battlefield, but in the White House.CBS News - 2h -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
The downfall of Masahiro Nakai is a marked departure from how Japan treats claims of sexual violence.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Stars turn on the style at SAG Awards red carpet
Millie Bobby Brown, Mikey Madison and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
The Papers: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right'
Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams turns down a wildcard offer for next month's Indian Wells tournament.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Angry Democratic donors turn off the flow of money
Democrats are anxious to rebuild their party on the heels of President Trump’s victory in November. But they have a major problem as they try to refashion their brand: The money isn’t there. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Trump commitments
French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar UkraineFinancial Times - 6d -
At London Fashion Week, Street Style Turned Heads
Outfits on and off the runways at London Fashion Week offered loads of inspiration.The New York Times - 5d -
Eye Opener: Trump, Zelenskyy meeting turns combative
An Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned combative on Friday. Meanwhile, Mardi Gras kicked off in New Orleans. All that and all that ...CBS News - 2d -
Fudd still pondering return to UConn, turning pro
UConn guard Azzi Fudd is still weighing the "pros and cons" of a possible return to UConn next season or turning pro, she told reporters Saturday.ESPN - 1d -
Vesuvius Turned One Victim’s Brain to Glass
Heat from the eruption in A.D. 79 was so intense that it vitrified the brain tissue of one unfortunate Herculaneum resident, a new study confirms.The New York Times - 1d -
In pictures: Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet
See all the looks as celebrities arrive for Hollywood biggest night.BBC News - 23h -
The art of the peace deal
Can talks between the US and Russia reach a lasting settlement over Ukraine? So far, argues historian Margaret MacMillan, the signs are not looking goodFinancial Times - 2d -
Watch LeBron James turn back the clock with monster dunk
It came in what was an ugly loss by the Lakers, who led by 13 in the third quarter but lost to the Hornets.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
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Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage and screen
For nearly 50 years, Bill Berloni has trained dogs for television, movies and theater—transforming shelter pets into showbiz sensations. Nancy Chen looks at his approach and the lessons he's ...CBS News - Feb. 21
