Back in November 1918, the San Francisco authorities thought they had beaten the deadly Spanish flu pandemic that had spread across the globe in only a matter of months. Infection levels in the city had peaked, then dwindled to apparent insignificance. At the centre of the city a whistle blew, signalling the official end of … Read more
Florida has now officially reopened with most coronavirus restrictions being lifted as of today as about half of all US states partially reopen their economies after the lockdown. As part of the reopening in Florida, which has seen 1,300 deaths and 36,000 infections among its 21.5 million residents, retailers and restaurants across much of the … Read more
This week’s season eight finale of Shahs of Sunset finds the cast returning to Los Angeles from their Hawaiian getaway. But the drama didn’t stay in the Aloha State, where Reza Farahan agreed to drop all charges against Mercedes ‘MJ’ Javid’s husband Tommy. Back home in LA, MJ and Tommy have lunch with her mom as they … Read more
When anxiety or loneliness strike, do you find yourself reaching for a leftover Easter egg to cheer yourself up? Many people turn to food to boost a low mood — particularly now that we are confined to our homes with treats on hand, calling from the fridge or cupboard to tempt us. There are good … Read more
At a time when the UK is experiencing a situation unlike many of us have ever witnessed, it has been uplifting to see the strength of the human spirit. For people of my generation, I don’t think the nation has ever felt so together. Every day we see enormous acts of kindness and courage — … Read more
Triathlete: Sir Rocco Forte credits his super-fit physique for his recovery from coronavirus Sir Rocco Forte credits his super-fit physique for his recovery from coronavirus, which he contracted recently. ‘I had all the symptoms, though I haven’t been tested,’ the hotel tycoon says, from his house in Ripley, Surrey, where he has been recuperating with his … Read more
Ministers in lockdown war: Frustration grows in the Cabinet over whether to lift the lockdown in May or wait until summer A timeframe on the UK’s window of lockdown is now being contested Ministers are to decide whether restrictions should be lifted in May or in summer Lockdown could be lifted after the most recent … Read more