Hannah Rothschild, A D Miller and Ta-Nehisi Coates This week's best new fiction
Trelawney Castle has sheltered the same family for 800 years, but by 2008 its coffers are empty and Jane, the 41-year-old Viscountess Tremayne, is single-handedly trying to keep the estate afloat. Read more...
U.S. jobless claims surge to record 3.28 million
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits surged to a record of more than 3 million last week as an economy grounded to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work. Conway G. Gittens breaks down the numbers. Read more...
Wetherspoons boss U-turns after telling staff to get a job at Tesco
Yesterday the pub group, which turns over 1.8bn a year, said workers would receive 80 per cent of their pay while the pubs were shut, in line with the Government's jobs retention scheme. Read more...
Things to Do in N.Y.C. This Weekend While Staying Inside
A weekly guide to maintaining a social life while social distancing. Read more...
These Devices Can Prevent Major Home Damage and Save You Money
Smart-home sensors can detect leaks, frozen pipes, and open doors so that small problems dont turn into big expenses. Read more...
John Tonelli and the Islanders Thaw the Ice After 34 Years
The popular winger who starred on the franchises four Stanley Cup-winning teams will have his No. 27 retired on Friday. Read more...
Fraport expects zero passenger growth at Frankfurt hub
German airport operator Fraport predicted zero growth in passenger numbers at its main Frankfurt hub this year and lower net profit as a weak economic climate prompts airlines to reduce capacity. Read more...
Mets Noah Syndergaard Will Have Tommy John Surgery
Syndergaard is expected to be out until midway through 2021 as he recovers from the operation. Read more...
Vivarium Review This Is Not Your Beautiful House
Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots play a young couple trapped in a housing project and given an onerous task child rearing. Read more...
Harvey Weinstein moved to maximum security prison in upstate N.Y.
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday was transferred to a maximum security prison in upstate New York to serve a 23-year sentence for sexual assault and rape. Read more...
Neymar flouts social distancing guidelines as he sunbathes with five friends
Neymar has posted pictures of him and five friends sunbathing on a foot volley court in Brazil despite the WHO advising people to self isolate and keep a one-metre distance from other people. Read more...
LIFESTYLE In the dog house
Muddy paw prints? Theyre welcome in the ultra-stylish homes of these top interior designers Read more...
Crepes Dont Have to Be Fancy to Be Delicious
This savory galette de sarrasin is a perfect reminder that a French crepe is nothing but a humble pancake. Read more...