From the Hospital to an Old Navy Thanksgiving at Work. Millions of people spent the holiday on the job, and many workplaces have forged holiday traditions out of the shared obligation. In Greenwich Village, the Perfect New York Bookstore Lives On. Chain stores have come and gone, but Three Lives Company remains, and it is still the archetype of a neighborhood hangout. Analysts will be scouring Berkeley update for clues about the housing market. For much of this year, price growth has remained tepid across the UK. That has caused problems for housebuilders, who must trim costs to protect profit margins. Hosting Christmas this year? Here's how to Do you need cable for Fxnow What is the patch on the Saints jerseys it up right. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but if you're hosting it can feel like the most stressful. So let us help with our guide to how to get your home ready for a festive time with your family. The Very (Very) Slow Rise of Lesbianism on TV. Early efforts to introduce thoughtful story lines about women who love women gave way to gimmicks in the 1990s, before returning with force this century. 'Tomorrow provides nothing' Judiciary Committee ranking member. Republican Representative Doug Collins, the ranking member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, made the comment on Tuesday as the Judiciary Committee begins impeachment inquiry hearings on Wednesday featuring four legal scholars discussing the constitutional grounds for removing a U.S. president from office. This NASA astronaut voted from space. From infinity and beyond, he found a way to vote. Google promotes websites that mimic official Government pages. Tricksters are setting up official-looking copycat sites and using them to charge for services that should be free. They pay to come top of searches like 'apply for national insurance number'. Cardinal George Pell denies bribing pedophile Gerald Ridsdale's nephew. Cardinal Pell released a statement denying he tried to bribe the nephew of pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale when he told him on the phone in 1993 that he was abused as a child by his uncle. A whole pile of trouble! How did TVs Ruth Watson stop this familys Cornish mansion from crumbling to pieces? With drastic action and some very tough love… Georgina Le Grice is no stranger to horror stories, but she never expected to find herself in one when her family's picturesque 18th-century property was falling apart, and there was no money to save it. Superstorm Sandy Over 120 people trapped on remote New York island. Twelve oceanfront houses were swept away and officials said there was damage to 80 per cent of the remaining homes on Fire Island, off the south shore of Long Island. Six tricks to land a cheap flight. Complex airline economics mean that on most planes, almost every passenger will have paid a different fare. Here are six ways to get a cheap seat, according to the Holiday Hero. Please Note The N.Y. Today and Metropolitan Diary Columns Are Not Going Away. The City Room blog is going dark, but the features that appeared on it, like New York Today and Metropolitan Diary, are continuing as ever. Bolivia's Evo Morales has departed for Mexico after resigning. Bolivia's former president Evo Morales departed for Mexico Monday after accepting an offer of political asylum in the wake of what he has described as a «coup» against him by the country's military and opposition. Diablo Codys Week Im a Phone Addict. The Oscar-winning screenwriter and first-time Broadway librettist shares what she watched, read and listened to in a week. How Katie Bouman Accidentally Became the Face of the Black Hole Project. The project included more than 200 researchers around the world, about 40 of them women, including Dr. Bouman. NHL roundup Devils lose to Knights after coaching change. Jonathan Marchessault scored a natural hat trick in a span of less than nine minutes before the midway point of the third period Tuesday night for the visiting Vegas Golden Knights, who beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in Newark, N.J. — just hours after the Devils fired head coach John Hynes. Greta Thunberg arrives in Portugal after completing her voyage across the Atlantic. The Swedish campaigner, 16, and her fatherSvante travelled more than 3,000 miles from Hampton, Virginia to Lisbon aboard a 48-foot catamaran, the La Vagabonde.

Swimmer is rescued after being swept off rocks in Whaler's Way. Dramatic footage shows a man struggling to stay afloat in Whaler's Way, near Port Lincoln, South Australia on Tuesday before a group of fisherman saves his life. Body language expert Judi James on Boris Johnson Emmanuel Macron Justin Trudeau Trump gossip. Boris Johnson's self-diminishing rituals' as he bends his knees and shrinks down suggest he is happy to duck out and let the other leaders take over, body language expert Judi James says. Ludovico Einaudi on why he wants the music to be well-known rather than himself. Ludovico Einaudis muted piano melodies have accompanied poignant moments on the small and big screens for more than two decades, and become a classical music phenomenon. A cup of blueberries a day to keep the doctor away! University of East Anglia scientists tested the effects of eating blueberries every day on 138 overweight and obese adults. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Real Madrid 'preparing bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly'. The Senegalese defender is one of the most sought-after defenders in world football and is on the radar of the majority of Europe's biggest clubs but Real Madrid are now said to be preparing a formal bid. Gemma Arterton poses in a plunging mirrored dress for Harper's Bazaar Christmas cover. Gemma Arterton graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar this month in a magical, seasonal photoshoot. 'Better than culling' Zimbabwe defends elephant exports. Zimbabwe's Environment Minister has defended the country's practice of capturing juvenile elephants and selling them to zoos and theme parks, following a CNN report into the exports of the animals to China.

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Pre-Raphaelite Sisters review A compelling and powerful exhibition. Though the group of 19th-century British painters known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood were all men, women occupied unusually prominent positions in their world. Parking Lots, Once Asphalt Wasteland, Become Golden Opportunities. As more suburbanites move downtown, developers are seeking new land for housing and offices, creating opportunities for owners of empty parking lots. NHS could 'buckle' this winter due to shortage of specialist lung doctors. The British Thoracic Society, which tries to improve care for people with respiratory diseases, said the lack of staff and flux of patients is the 'perfect storm'. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't fear for his job at Man United amid Premier League sacking season. The pressure is building on Solskjaer again with United in mid-table having managed only four league wins this season ahead of Wednesday night's clash against Tottenham — led by Jose Mourinho. Shopping for Fireplace Tools. If youre stocking up on firewood for the winter, dont forget about the tools youll need to tend the fire. Benoit Paire reaches Grand Prix Hassan II final with first win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Frenchman Benoit Paire hit back from a set and a break down to score his first career win over compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and reach the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech. Fitch Updates Recovery Analysis for U.S. Telecom and Cable Companies. (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, January 08 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has published an updated recovery analysis for U.S. Telecommunication and Cable companies including the following --Level 3 Communications, Inc. --Sprint Corporation The interactive recovery analysis worksheet is available at 'www.fitchratings.com' under the following headers Sectorsgt;gt; Corporate Finance gt;gt; Corporates gt;gt; Research Contact David Peterson Senior Director +. A Newcomer to Christmas Creates a Very Old Eggnog. Aged nog? Its just part of a drinks writers deep dive into an acquired taste. A Furniture Designer Who Learned Under Raf Simons. Michal Verheyden, who combines simple shapes with rich textures, will show a new collection at Design Miami. Azerbaijan's Silk Road city now a UNESCO site. Before Azerbaijan was famous for oil, it was a land of silk and spices. Azerbaijan Culinary gateway to the East. Azerbaijan's history with flavor goes back more than 2,000 years. Edinburgh is named as the best city in Britain for Christmas shopping (and Sheffield Is Dove Cameron married What was Lawrence Taylor's 40 time bottom). Researchers analysed 20 British cities taking into account factors such as the number of shops, how busy they are, the scale and rating of Christmas markets, parking options, and the chance of snow. NASA unveils its first electric airplane — a work in progress. NASA, most prominent for its many Florida-launched exploits into space, showcased an early version of its first all-electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 «Maxwell,» on Friday at its lesser-known aeronautics lab in the California desert. Older borrowers are steered away from cheaper mortgages and into expensive equity release. A whopping two out of three older borrowers who approach their lender or adviser for a mortgage end up taking a more expensive equity release deal. Private bridge links U.S.-Mexico. A terminal in the U.S. is now linked to the Tijuana International Airport via a cross-border bridge. Julie Noce reports.

Takeaways From the First Month of the N.H.L. Season. The season already has its share of surprises, even if the past four weeks might not say much about how it all ends. Rare portrait of teenage Mozart to be auctioned in Paris. A rare portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be sold by British auction house Christie's on Nov. 27 in Paris at an estimated price of between 800,000 euros and 1.2 million euros ($882,000-$1.32 million).

Uber drivers reveal what it's like to work for the ride-sharing app. Posting on the QA site Quora, Uber drivers from the US shared what it's like to work for the company, with some claiming it's pays less per hour than a minimum wage job. A Big Screen to Sift Through Recruits. Many people joining the newsroom are digitally savvy and helping media with a digital transition, says Theodore Kim, who runs fellowships and internships. Facebook to Shut Down Parse, Its Platform for Mobile Developers. Facebook is shutting down Parse, a toolkit and support system for mobile developers, which it acquired in 2013. Woman, 42, says she's 'relieved' after marble-sized brain tumor turned out to be a TAPEWORM. Rachel Palma, 42, from Middletown, New York, had surgery in September 2018 to remove a brain tumor at Mount Sinai Hospital. Doctors discovered the tumor was actually a tapeworm. Four top authors' reveal magical memories about the trees that SHAPED their lives. Authors who've witnessed significant moments in nature, reflected on the moments that changed their view of woodlands. Peter Marren revealed the curse attached to the Ramsbury elm. Jenna Dewan shows off baby bump in gorgeous photo as Steve Kazee gushes over her for 39th birthday. The first trailer dropped for her new Netflix musical series Soundtrack, which premieres December 18. It follows the love stories and interconnected lives of a group of people in Los Angeles through music.

Not Lost in Translation Provocative Foreign Fiction. Writers cast light on other countries shadows from a sinister factory in Japan to a secret-filled Yugoslav town to a prisonlike kitchen in the south of India. Tennis' most successful family affair. Venus and Serena Williams have won a combined 29 grand slam singles titles but their beginnings were humble, as their father Richard Williams told CNN. Lionel Messi may have finally settled the argument with Cristiano Ronaldo over who is the GOAT. In the battle for 21st century football supremacy, Lionel Messi's triumph at the Ballon d'Or on Monday takes him to six world crowns, one more than long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Amazon announces update to Alexa that lets it express emotions like disappointment or excitement. Today, Amazon announced a new program that will enable Alexa to convey emotions like disappointment and excitement when speaking to users during games or when reading the news. Hollywood producer Frank Mannion on the delights of the Champagne region in France. Hollywood producer Frank Mannion frequently visited the region during research for a documentary about the top tipple. Here he reveals where to drink, where to stay, and lots of intriguing history. The Impeachment News Industry Is Here to Help (Overwhelm Do you say Happy Yom Kippur Who did the 49ers just sign Even More). A glut of pop-up podcasts and newsletters from major publishers and worried citizens promise to cut through the flood of impeachment news. In Thailand, Pope condemns exploitation of women, children for sex. Pope Francis condemned on Thursday the exploitation of women and children for prostitution in Thailand, which is notorious for its sex tourism, saying the violence, abuse and enslavement they suffer… The Very (Very) Slow Rise of Lesbianism on TV. Early efforts to introduce thoughtful story lines about women who love women gave way to gimmicks in the 1990s, before returning with force this century. The US Army has developed an advanced new head cover that will protect military dogs' hearing. This week the Army announced a new high-tech piece of combat armor intended for an unlikely subject dogs. The Canine Auditory Protection System (CAPS) will protect military dogs' hearing. Frank Lampard expects Chelsea fans to give John Terry the reception he deserves. John Terry, who played 717 times for the Blues, will take his place in the away dugout on Wednesday evening when Aston Villa visit west London. He is expected to get a warm welcome. Jeffrey Epstein, Blackmail and a Lucrative Hot List. A shadowy hacker claimed to have the financiers sex tapes. Two top lawyers wondered What would the men in those videos pay to keep them secret? Morgan Stanley fund offer for PNE too low shareholders group SdK. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners' offer for PNE which values the German renewable firm at 306 million euros ($337 million) is too low, small shareholders group SdK said on Tuesday. His White House Engulfed, Trump Keeps California in the Cross Hairs. Aides describe the president as obsessed with narrow policies that affect California, even as an impeachment inquiry threatens his administration. Atletico Madrid 'keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani'. Diego Simeone's side are well off the pace in La Liga and currently sit sixth in the table, already six points off joint-leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid. How the NHS is spending 100 million on the WRONG DRUG. Drug makers Vertex will not submit Trikafta for UK approval until January 2021, according to documents seen by the MoS. Claire Tinsley, pictured, called the drug 'life-changing'. BRIAN VINER reviews Frozen 2. With the box-office tills still ringing in Disney's ears from 2013's Frozen, it was only ever a matter of time before we got Frozen 2. That time has now come.