New in Paperback The Big Fella and Identity. Six new paperbacks to check out this week. The NBA is accused of being a 'puppet of Beijing' for failing to back Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey. Fans took to Twitter Sunday in the wake of the league's response to Morey's, main, now deleted tweet, inset, which read 'Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong'. Environmentalists shine World Cup spotlight on "vulnerable" mascot. June 16 - With attention focused on the world's greatest soccer stars in Brazil, conservationists are working hard to promote the plight of the animal being used as the official World Cup mascot. Known as Fuleco on posters and banners throughout the country, the three-banded armadillo is in decline, and conservation groups say FIFA and the Brazilian government should be doing more during the World Cup to ensure the animal's long term survival. Rob Muir reports. Trump Was Repeatedly Warned That Ukraine Conspiracy Theory Was Completely Debunked. Thomas P. Bossert, President Trumps first homeland security adviser, said he was deeply disturbed that Mr. Trump had urged Ukraine to investigate Democrats. Jake Tapper has three questions for the White House. After GOP leaders and White House staff declined to appear on "State of the Union," CNN's Jake Tapper has three questions for the White House on what he calls one of the most critical news weeks of the last three years. Mall Executive Backtracks From Statement on Amazon Retail Stores. A day after saying that Amazon planned to open 300 to 400 brick-and-mortar bookstores, a shopping mall executive stepped back from his comments. Play music on your phone through your bedside lamp! In the Eighties I remember thinking that the sheer number of flashing LED lights on the front of my dad's new stereo was a guarantee that this was a high-tech product. How wrong I was. Footage shows eagle's eye-view of climate change damage to the Alps. Victor the white-tailed eagle caught this breathtaking footage, revealing an eagle-eye view of the snow-topped glaciers of the Alps and the damage inflicted on them by climate change. Its Now a Buyers Market in Manhattan Real Estate. The volume of sales and the prices of condos and co-ops fell sharply in the third quarter, in almost every real estate category. How do you play Forza Horizon 4 offline How do I refer a friend on Paddy Power Which is the best betting app We will end world hunger in 20 years and malaria will be 'virtually eliminated', vows Bill Gates. Bill Gates says scientists will 'smartly engineer intervention' to fix the good bacteria in the gut to help children who suffered starvation. He will give the Hawking Fellowship lecture at Cambridge. Jamie Redknapp criticises Manchester United defender Harry Maguire for missing sitter. Jamie Redknapp criticised Harry Maguire after he missed a sitter during the first half of Manchester United's clash with Newcastle on Sunday during another dismal away performance. Pete Doherty is banned from driving after getting caught speeding on the same camera FOUR times. The Libertines singer blamed a broken dashboard light for three weeks of offences, saying it was dark each time and he could not see his speed in the 30mph zone in Cliftonville, Kent. Chagall's famed 'Fiddler' painted on a tablecloth - researchers. Marc Chagall, the 20th century French-Russian artist who delighted fans with his vividly coloured, whimsical works, did many of his paintings using the same nine pigments - and hardly ever used black, researchers said on Friday. Jack Sock's tennis sock challenge. Jack Sock - winner of the 2017 Paris Masters - is living the dream. But can he live up to his name? Can Sock guess the tennis player from their socks?

Refereeing decision in history costs the Canberra Raiders a grand final against the Sydney Roosters. NRL head of football Graham Annesley came out in support of the referees amid the controversial season decider, and claimed the decision was 'correct'. Vaping Illnesses Increase to 530 Probable Cases, C.D.C. Says. More than three-fourths of those sickened are male, health officials said, and half are under 25. Missouri reported the eighth death linked to vaping during this summers crisis. Snoop Dogg leads chorus demanding equal pay for U.S. women's soccer team. Snoop Dogg has joined other celebs in demanding equal pay for the U.S. Women' soccer team, which split a $4 million pot for winning the World Cup one year after the French men made $38 million. A Brooklyn Burger That Conjures Old New York. Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn studiously improves on a local classic, the style of burger served at bars like P.J. Clarkes. Nakamura Wins Tata Steel Chess Tournament. In one of the finest performances ever by an American, Hikaru Nakamura finished ahead of the worlds top four players, including Viswanathan Anand, the world champion.

How the 1% are preparing for the apocalypse. Say "doomsday bunker" and most people would imagine a concrete room filled with cots and canned goods. For a Couple Associated With L.A., Home Is a Greek Revival in Connecticut. Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry, stars of the long-running series L.A. Law, have a new Off Broadway play and a very old country house. What shoes do you wear with long socks Do you tuck in a Hawaiian shirt When should you wear compression socks Digitally enhanced photo reveals Buzz Aldrin's smile beneath his spacesuit in Apollo 11 landing. Andy Saunders, 45,from Culcheth, Cheshire, brightened and darkened the shades of the photo, often a few pixels at a time, to slowly reveal a face beneath the hazy helmet glass. EastEnders SPOILER Lola Pierce shares a kiss with ex Jay Brown. EastEnders' Lola Pierce will finally share a kiss with ex Jay Brown later this week, as the pair grow closer despite Ben Mitchell's attempts to keep them apart. Italys Connection to the Russia Investigation, Explained. A Trump adviser met a professor in Rome whose actions figured into the opening of the Russia inquiry in 2016. Now the attorney general is reviewing it. For a Couple Associated With L.A., Home Is a Greek Revival in Connecticut. Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry, stars of the long-running series L.A. Law, have a new Off Broadway play and a very old country house. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. 'It's almost becoming a joke when Fred gets the ball' Martin Keown slams Manchester United flop. The ex-defender was speaking after United were beaten by fellow strugglers Newcastle United, their third Premier League loss this season. Fred failed to impress yet again and Keown didn't hold back. Jessica Rowe reveals she 'wasted her twenties' on the wrong people. According to Jessica, she 'wasted' her twenties and thirties worrying about things and people that didn't really matter. Amazon could soon track your every move even if you're not a customer with new 'mesh network'. Amazon has unveiled new technology that creates a 'mesh network' to connect all smart devices in and your home - and privacy watchdogs warn that it can track any person who comes in contact with it. If You Could Ask the Democratic Candidates One Question, What Would It Be? The Timess National editor, Marc Lacey, will be moderating the next Democratic debate. Hes open to your question suggestions. BBC pledges total transformation of its iPlayer service to compete with streaming giants. The broadcaster will promise a new on-demand platform, box sets, live TV across all BBC channels and a new look for iPlayer, which was launched in 2007. Red Rooster delivery driver is robbed at knifepoint in Brisbane street. The teenager was making a delivery for Red Rooster, in Durack, south-west Brisbane, at 8.15pm on Sunday when she was mugged.