Three places in England record falling coronavirus infection rates, new figures show

Editor's note: This column first appeared in the Washington Times. Why is the desolation and violence in America’s inner cities only getting worse? That question takes on an even more urgent implication considering the Democrats have been in charge of those cities for generations.

Cultural suicide used to be a popular diagnosis of why things suddenly just quit. Historians such as Oswald Spengler and Arnold Toynbee cited social cannibalism to explain why once-successful states, institutions and cultures simply died off.

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones finds out how her grandad lobbied for the founding of the NHS – only to be denied a chance to work in it.

Max George, 32, revealed he has been placed on an intimacy ban with other contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, amid coronavirus social distancing regulations.The singer admitted that those taking part in this year’s series get shouted at if they start to “approach” someone less than two metres away.Each couple on the show has been placed together in a support bubble, which only allows them to dance and work closely together.However, close interaction with other members on the programme is explicitly forbidden.Max divulged: “If you start approaching someone, you get shouted at.“Someone will yell, ‘Two metres!’ “So they’re on top of it,” he added to Radio Times Magazine.If any of the contestants do test positive on the programme,

Amanda Holden: BGT judge ‘annoys’ daughters by walking around nakedShe added to Radio Times Magazine: “He’s already started.“He told me that I’m representing Good Morning Britain and that if I fail, they fail.“When he saw the pictures from the launch, he told me I have to show more flesh.“I was like, ‘Oh, for God’s sake…’ When he starts being nice, then I’ll be worried.”Ranvir’s co-stars Susanna Reid, Charlotte Hawkins and Kate Garraway have all competed on the BBC dance show.In a discussion about her Strictly stint with Kate, the latter admitted she was surprised how seriously people took the show when she competed in 2007.Ranvir went on to say she was “scared” of her dance partner, describing him as a “fiery Italian”.She joked: “Don't be

She had a tremble to her, the inner tremble you could feel with just a hand on her shoulder. I saw her in a grocery store. Had not seen her in some months.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAfter months of nearly constant bad news — theater closures, movie postponements, “Tenet!” — the film industry last week finally received a glimmer of good news: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that cinemas outside of NYC can start reopening on Friday.Hollywood studios have made it clear that blockbusters won’t return until cinemas in New York and California, two influential movie markets in the U.S., can reopen.

Steph Curry has had enough of the internet trolls going after his wife Ayesha after she showed off her super light blonde hair on social media.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorThe video game sector is seeing double-digit growth during COVID-19 and is poised for another shot in the arm by year’s end when Microsoft and Sony launch new consoles, according to industry reports by two Wall Street media analysts.The strong performance of gaming at a moment when so many other segments of media are reeling, combined with major tech firms booming in 2020, could be setting the stage for major consolidation, they note.Tim Nollen of Macquarie Capital wrote that gaming is “rapidly evolving into a consumer metaverse: interactive games, media and advertising integrations, and VR/AR render gaming a vast ecosystem of consumer experiences.” He pegged the total global value of video games at between $150

As productions continue to resume in Hollywood, two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith is donning tennis duds once more to portray the father of two living sports legends.The actor, 52, was seen getting back to work on Monday as Richard Williams on the Los Angeles, California set ofKing Richard, the biopic following the life ofSerena and Venus Williams' father.Smith smiled while wearing a red and white tennis outfit and greying stubble, as he made his way to hit the courts on the outdoor set of the movie.

The multiple rape case againstDanny Masterson will proceed after the judge dismissed a number of motions filed by the actor's lawyers, including arguments concerning the statute of limitations. The 44-year-old, best known for his work on That '70s Show, was charged in June with raping three women.Masterson is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman between January and December 2001.

Halsey has shaved her head once again.The singer, 26, unveiled her new yet familiar look on TikTok on Monday, posting a silly before-and-after video of her transformation.The video begins with a long-haired Halsey, lip syncing to MakaylaDid's 'Girl don't do it' audio clip. Hair today, gone tomorrow! Halseyposted a silly before-and-after video as she unveiled her new yet familiar look on TikTok on Monday'Girl don't do it,' the voice begins.'I'm not going to do it girl, I was just thinking about it.

Katie Holmes had one active Monday, seen cruising around NYC during two separate outings on rented Citi Bikes.The Secret: Dare To Dream talent, 41, first ventured out with daughter Suri, 14, before later hitting the town with new boyfriend EmilioVitolo Jr., 33.Katie looked classically cool throughout the day, seen rocking slouchy pleat-front trousers with a velour blazer.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York state on Monday published its reopening guidelines for movie theaters, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo has allowed to open (except in New York City and a handful of counties) on Friday for the first time since March.The guidelines don’t hold many surprises for operators that have already set up stringent CinemaSafe protocols developed by NATO with exhibitors and health experts.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterIt was a great Sunday night for the L.A. Dodgers as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to secure their ticket to their third World Series in four years.

coronavirus and one won’t be available until at least spring next year, the government’s chief scientific adviser has warned.

Michelle Keegan was left reflecting on her past as she returned to the famous Coronation Street set on Monday.The Stockport-born actress revealed on her Instagram Stories that she was feeling emotional as she walked along the famous cobbles.Michelle, 33, became a fan favourite when she burst onto screens playing barmaid Tina McIntyre between 2008 and 2014, before making the decision to walk away from the soap.However, it is not yet known why Michelle returned to the set located at MediaCity UK in Salford, Manchester.Taking to her Stories, the Our Girl star shared a video clip as she strolled past Dev Allahan's corner shop and onto the famous street.Captioning her post, Michelle wrote: "Look where I am..."Feels like yesterday I was on these

British prosecutors have been advised to disregard "sexts" and explicit images sent between people when handling rape cases. The new guidance is just one of several suggestions that the Crown Prosecution Service has made as it attempts to address record-low rape convictions in England and Wales, the BBC reported.

Wasps’ place in English rugby’s showpiece final is hanging by a thread after coronavirus spread in their camp.

Rolling Stone.What is perhaps more notable is how viral this video went on the social media app, despite the artist only posting once before. Her first and only other TikTok video was posted all the way back in May 2020—which feels like a whole decade ago.

PREGNANT Ashley James reveals she’s in awe of her “ever-growing bump and boobs” in a pink frilly bikini. The DJ, 33, is currently enjoying a sun-soaked babymoon in Cyprus with boyfriend Tom Andrews.