Mike Blair on Edinburgh exit: Ex-Scotland scrum-half explains contract decision
Blair says the "all-encompassing" nature of the Edinburgh job had lessened his enjoymentMike Blair says he is "taking a breath" by stepping down as Edinburgh…
UK’s COVID-19 inquiry should address racism, says campaign group | Coronavirus pandemic News
Officials must probe why Black and ethnic minority Britons were overrepresented in pandemic deaths and cases, says group. The United Kingdom should address how structural…
Ancient medieval texts suggest a sea monster in Norse sagas called Hafgufa was a trap-feeding whale
The ancient Norse sagas are filled with mythical creatures, but some of these sea monsters may have been whales displaying behaviours that have modern-day scientists mystified.Key…
Mexico approves new Tesla plant in northern Mexico | Manufacturing News
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the decision on Tuesday following a call with Elon Musk. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has announced…
Scott Adams says ‘racist remarks’ were actually hyperbole
“Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams says there is a familiar story line behind the wave of consequences that hit him over the weekend after he made…
WWE legend Ric Flair to be face of cannabis for erectile dysfunction after joining forces with Mike Tyson’s weed empire
SUFFERING from erectile dysfunction can feel like being punched below the belt - psychologically as well as physically. Now WWE icon Ric Flair says he'll…
The Sports Report: How significant is LeBron James’ injury?
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who’s probably practicing burnouts in a golf cart at Camelback Ranch. Let’s get right…
What we know about government efforts to ban the app
Once portrayed as nothing more than a dance app for kids, TikTok is under renewed federal scrutiny over its possible implications for national security.The White House…
Cholera outbreak in quake-hit northwestern Syria kills two people | Turkey-Syria Earthquake News
Two people have died and 568 non-fatal cases have been reported in the earthquake-hit areas of northwestern Syria. Two people have died of cholera in…
Alleged COVID-19 scammer returns to U.S. after year on the run
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland makes his remarks while speaking at the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Conference in St. Louis on Thursday,…
European Parliament to ban TikTok from staff phones: EU official | European Union News
The move comes a day after the US White House gave all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices. The European…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers in her reelection bid — so many that a runoff is inevitable
Lightfoot’s main threats: former public schools CEO Paul Vallas to her right, and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García to her…
Supreme Court should hand Biden a loss on student loan forgiveness
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear two cases related to President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel student loan debt for millions of borrowers.…
Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal withdraws because of hip injury
Rafael Nadal was treated during his Australian Open defeat by Mackenzie McDonaldRafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Masters 1000 event starting next week in Indian…
Who’s leading the Nigeria election? All to know about the results | Elections News
EXPLAINERVoters and observer missions have highlighted failures of the electoral commission and violence at polling units as election results are awaited. On February 25, millions…
Labor’s responsible plan to tax the retirement earnings of millionaires follows a template set by Scott Morrison
You would be forgiven for thinking Treasurer Jim Chalmers had done something dramatic.From 2025 he will double the tax rate on earnings from superannuation balances…
A global happy birthday to hip hop | Arts and Culture
As the sun sets on another Black History Month, an anniversary of global significance was quietly commemorated in the United States that deserves so much…
Supreme Court casts doubt on Biden’s student loan plan
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservatives gave a sharply critical hearing Tuesday to President Biden’s plan to forgive more than $400 billion in student loans, arguing…
Column: I have put down my mom-bag. I’m thrilled and sad
For Valentine’s Day, my husband gave me a very nice handbag. There is no subtext, sarcastic or otherwise in that sentence — it was a…
Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux has torn ACL and is expected to miss 2023 season
PHOENIX — The Dodgers are in need of a new shortstop. Again. Gavin Lux has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, manager Dave Roberts…