IF your definition of an enjoyable Christmas is sitting down and relaxing with a good book, you might be wondering whether your local library is open. Whether you want to get some studying or reading in during the festive bank holiday, this is what you need to know about libraries' opening times. Are libraries open on the Christmas Bank Holiday? […]

Written by Amy Beecham The latest ban comes as part of a wave of further restrictions on women’s education and rights in Afghanistan. The Taliban has banned all female students from universities in Afghanistan, more than a year after it reassumed control of Kabul in August 2021. Under Taliban rule in the 1990s, girls were banned from getting an education. […]

For the first time in its more than a century-long history, Variety has selected a list of the 100 best movies of all time, based on input from more than two dozen critics, writers and editors. The choices range from timeless classics like “The Wizard of Oz” and “Singin’ in the Rain” to comedies like “The Apartment” and “Bridesmaids” to […]

ILLNESSES and injuries are unplanned and one may need to seek medical assistance urgently. This is what you need to know about visiting a doctor on the Christmas bank holiday. Are doctors open on the Christmas Bank Holiday? The majority of GPs and walk-in centres in London will remain closed over Boxing Day and December 27, as this is the bank holiday […]

Optical illusions can be absolute head-scratchers at times. Some images can reveal a lot about you and this latest one is no different. So if you want to know a little bit more about your personality, here's an image which will do just that. READ MORE: Head scratching optical illusion baffles people who look at it for 30 seconds In […]

COSTA coffee is one of the most popular coffee shops in the UK, providing a variety of beverages and food items. But you may want to make sure your local one is open during the Christmas bank holiday if looking for a hot drink or snack, to avoid disappointment. We explain whether Costa Coffee will be open on the Bank […]

The home of Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice, which includes a sauna, stuffed wildlife and lots and lots of wood, has hit the market for just under £5million. Fans of intriguing retro décor will no doubt be wowed by the 12,000sq ft property, which also boasts indoor bars, several indoor and outdoor pools, and a small bridge. Choices have definitely […]

Keep it professional! Employees share horror stories of being tormented by their boss US site history-a2z.com posted some unprofessional behavior from bosses Employee got a text from a manager at 3am asking them to come in the next day Worker claimed US fast food franchise Taco Bell ‘served expired food’  Read more:  Pet owners share hilarious snaps of cats taking over supermarkets  Everyone has […]

A big step! Mindy Kaling tried something new in the fashion department. Mindy Kaling’s Body Evolution and Quotes About Diet Through the Years The Office alum, 43, revealed via Instagram on Sunday, December 18, that after years of not wearing “winter white,” she gave the classic shade a try — and the risk paid off. “I never wear winter white,” […]

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Holiday shopping — particularly at the last minute — is always stressful. We don’t want to purchase a present simply to cross someone off the list. We actually want to find thoughtful gifts that will be put to good use. Re-gifting is not […]