Dominic West reveals what he almost gave up for ‘The Crown’ — and King Charles’ surprising response

Dominic West reveals what he almost gave up for ‘The Crown’ — and King Charles’ surprising response

Dominic West almost gave up a prestigious real-life position in order to be a fictional royal on “The Crown.”  West, 53, is taking over the role of Prince Charles on Season 5 of the hit Netflix series dramatizing the recent history of the British royal family. West also happens to be an ambassador for the … Read more

COVID rebound after Pfizer treatment likely due to robust immune response, study finds

COVID rebound after Pfizer treatment likely due to robust immune response, study finds

By Leroy Leo and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) – A rebound of COVID-19 symptoms in some patients after taking Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid may be related to a robust immune response rather than a weak one, U.S. government researchers reported on Thursday. They concluded that taking a longer course of the drug – beyond the recommended five … Read more

Kanye West baffled by negative response to his ‘White Lives Matter’ designs

Kanye West baffled by negative response to his ‘White Lives Matter’ designs

Far from a being a calculated publicity stunt designed to stir up outrage, sources close to Kanye West say that the rapper-turned-designer is baffled by the backlash that his latest collection received. On Monday West appeared at the surprise Paris Fashion Week debut of his YZY Season Nine collection wearing a t-shirt bearing the Pope’s … Read more

Opinion: San Diego County’s monkeypox response should be both strong and subtle

Opinion: San Diego County’s monkeypox response should be both strong and subtle

The editorial board operates independently of the UT newsroom, but holds itself to similar ethical standards. We base our editorials and endorsements on reporting, interviews and rigorous debate, and strive for accuracy, fairness and civility in our section. disagree? let us know. Monkeypox – a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus normally found only … Read more