Guarded N.I.H. Nominee Faces Sharp Questions on Vaccines and Research Cuts
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when he argued against lockdowns.
World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay
Fifa’s Gianni Infantino confirms event‘This will be a historic moment for the World Cup’Coldplay’s Chris Martin and the band’s manager, Phil Harvey, will be involved in helping Fifa plan the lineup for the first World Cup final half-time show next year...
Gordon and Jim after coming out to Gordon’s mum: Sage Sohier’s best photograph
‘They had been together for 21 years. They’re telling Margot, Gordon’s mum, that they’re about to appear in a Valentine’s Day issue of the local newspaper’I took this shot in 1987, when I was living in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the middle of the Ai...
Packed Pacs: how billionaires in the US are bankrolling Republicans at the state level
Republicans are relying on ‘nameless’ donors who want to push a rightwing agenda and gain long-term hegemonyBillionaires are increasingly bankrolling Republican candidates in state legislative races across the US to push a rightwing agenda and gain lon...
The best head torches: six tried-and-tested favourites for running, hiking and camping
From premium headlamps to budget buys, our expert shines a light on the top head torches for outdoor adventures after dark• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials‘This is probably a bit unnecessary,” I thought to myself as my 1,100-lume...
Marcus Smith benched for England’s Six Nations game with Italy
Coach Steve Borthwick revamps his back lineHenry Slade drops out of the squad for SundayMarcus Smith and Henry Slade have been dropped for England’s Six Nations game with Italy on Sunday with Steve Borthwick overhauling his backline in an effort to kic...