From Jonathan Lethem to Edward Carey, Kikuko Tsumura and Michael Connelly This week's best fiction
Imagine some murky but world-changing event. Here, it's called 'The Arrest', and starts with the death of television and the internet. There's no oil, and guns are useless. Read more...
Go Ahead. Fantasize.
Imagining a better future, whether it includes gigantic house parties or just more hugs, helps humans cope with difficult times. Read more...
A draw would be enough to win the series in Sri Lanka but England must go flat out for victory
if England are to reach the final at Lord's this summer they must beat Sri Lanka in the second Test starting on Friday rather than settle for the draw that would give them the series. Read more...
D.I.Why?
Weve come a long, exhausted way from trying to make the best of it. Here are some new Do It Yourself books that more accurately reflect the moment. Read more...
Some Hot Pockets Recalled Over Possible Glass and Plastic
Nestl Prepared Foods said the product might be contaminated with extraneous materials, including glass and hard plastic. Read more...
Twins With Covid Help Scientists Untangle the Diseases Genetic Roots
I want to know, one twin said, why did she have Covid worse than me? Read more...
Police launch hunt for missing schoolgirl, 13, who vanished last night
Izabelle Hering, 13, was last seen in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, at about 8.15pm last night but has not been seen since. Humberside police have launched an appeal to help trace whereabouts. Read more...
When the Removal of 2 N.F.L. Stars From Playoff Games Is Progress
Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes did not return to games over the weekend after exhibiting concussion symptoms, satisfying critics who have long accused the league of turning a blind eye to brain injuries. Read more...
Phil Spector, Famed Music Producer and Convicted Murderer, Dies at 81
Known for creating the Wall of Sound, he scored hits with the Crystals, the Ronettes and the Righteous Brothers and was one of the most influential figures in popular music. Read more...
Scott Morrison considers opening travel bubbles with certain countries
On Thursday Health Minister Greg Hunt said medical experts are considering adding Pacific nations such as Fiji and Vanuatu to the list of 'green' countries. Read more...
The vibrant history of Paris as you've never seen it before Colourised photos chart city's changes
Ranging from 1856 to 1937, the pictures show France's capital as it went through a period of change and development, including the Industrial Revolution and the First World War. Read more...
Mike Nichols biography claims Oscar-winning director's 1986 heart attack brought on by drug abuse
The book claimed cocaine had a 'ubiquitous' presence among Nichols' friends, and that the director 'later said his drug use had contributed to his heart attack.' Read more...