Appreciation John Amos Was A Pioneering Calming Presence Onscreen and Elsewhere
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It’s probably just a plane: drone experts advise calm over New Jersey sightings
Although politicians have called to shoot them down, experts say the lights are likely legal drones, planes – or stars. At first, in mid-November, the mysterious lights were seen blinking across ...The Guardian - 1h -
Troy Masters, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Journalist, Dies at 63
He was at the helm of several influential publications, notably Gay City News in New York City and, since 2017, The Los Angeles Blade.The New York Times - 3h -
Medicare negotiated prices higher elsewhere
Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The prices were compared to 11 other countries {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare negotiated prices lower, still high by global ...The Hill - 1d -
The Rays' future in Tampa Bay -- or elsewhere: Latest on new stadium deal, status of the Trop
How soon could a new ballpark be ready? Will the Rays ever play at Tropicana Field again? Could they relocate? Here's what we know and what remains unknown.ESPN - 2d -
Micron’s stock skids as AI momentum doesn’t make up for pressures elsewhere
The memory-chip company cited weakness in consumer-facing markets but momentum in higher-margin areas and those levered to AI.MarketWatch - 2d -
Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video
The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video.BBC News - 2d -
‘There’s a lot of drones authorized up there’: Biden sends radar systems and tries to calm fears
President says there is ‘nothing nefarious’ about objects moving in the skies above the US north-east. Joe Biden has weighed in on public anxieties surrounding the large number of drone or ...The Guardian - 3d -
New Jersey governor urges state to ‘calm down’ as FBI looks into drone mystery
Authorities also concerned people could be firing weapons at manned aircraft, leading to lasers hitting pilots’ eyes. What are the flying objects spotted in New Jersey? The governor of New ...The Guardian - 4d -
While all eyes are on the NBA Cup, it's been hit or miss elsewhere around the league
The Bulls and Hornets recently combined for the most 3-point misses in a game in NBA history.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria's civil warABC News - 4d -
Appreciation: Jim Tunney and Al Jury were legends in the world of NFL officiating
California residents Jim Tunney and Al Jury, both of whom recently died, were two of the most-respected NFL officials during their careers on the gridiron.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Appreciation: Nikki Giovanni made me a poet. Listen, and she'll still make you one too
A former student of Nikki Giovanni's recalls the fateful day when the poet and activist convinced him he was an artist. Then came the shocking mass shooting at Virginia Tech.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Calm before storm? Import inflation is low now, but Trump tariffs pose fresh threat
The cost of imported goods aren’t adding much to inflation now, but rising prices could become a bigger threat next year if President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with the stiffest U.S. tariffs in ...MarketWatch - Dec. 13 -
Harrison Ford Pulled A John Travolta At The Game Awards
The Game Awards brought some star power early in the show, as Harrison Ford dropped by for a surprise appearance during the presentation for Best Performer. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's ...GameSpot - Dec. 12 -
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Yahoo News - Dec. 12 -
Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer
A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
John Galliano Steps Down From Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Biden mourns ‘pioneering’ poet Nikki Giovanni
President Biden released a statement mourning Nikki Giovanni, calling her a “pioneering” poet who "used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice." ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
‘They wouldn’t do this to Shakespeare’: the pioneers of postmodern architecture, as seen by their son
Jim Venturi’s new film follows his parents Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, bringing scrappy wit and colour to chilly modernism as they battle the establishment and wind-up traditionalists at ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Macron eyes political truce to calm turmoil in France
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change
Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 11 -
Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm
Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Victorious John Mahama promises new beginning for Ghana
Yahoo News - Dec. 10 -
The Viral Sports Venue Where Fans Have a Front-Row Seat to Games Elsewhere
For soccer fans who can’t travel to Europe for Premier League games, watching at a cutting-edge venue is the next best experience.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools
While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the worldABC News - Dec. 9 -
Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m
The outfielder has reportedly agreed the largest contract in sports history with the Mets. It is a deal that will change baseball and the balance of power in New York. Juan Soto agreed to a ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Marvin Laird, Musical Presence on and Off Broadway, Dies at 85
He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic “Ruthless!”The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
John Dramani Mahama Is Set to Return as Ghana’s President
John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country
Hundreds of people have marched in Chad to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the country, a week after the Central African country ended a military agreement with its former colonial rulerABC News - Dec. 6 -
John Fetterman: 'I admire Mr. Musk'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) offered praise for tech billionaire Elon Musk and his career on Thursday, while acknowledging they may not always see eye-to-eye on political issues. "I admire Mr. Musk. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country
Yahoo News - Dec. 6 -
Cowboys' Mike McCarthy values Dak Prescott's support, appreciates relationship with Jerry Jones, front office
Prescott mentioned McCarthy being deserving of a "second chance"CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in historyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Mary McGee, Motorcycle Racing Pioneer, Is Dead at 87
Her most remarkable achievement came in 1975, when she became the first person, man or woman, to complete the Baja 500 race solo.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Inside the world of freediving with Michael John Warren
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
How a Sports Broadcasting Pioneer Found Herself Conquering a New Frontier
Kate Scott has built a resume of many firsts in an illustrious career. Now she is one of the main voices in the Madden video game franchise.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
TotalEnergies Boosts Presence in Germany With VSB Deal
TotalEnergies struck a deal to buy renewable-energy company VSB Group from Partners Group for $1.7 billion, expanding its presence in Germany.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Tori Amos on trauma, Trump and Neil Gaiman: ‘It’s a heartbreaking grief’
The musician is back with a live album and as passionate as ever. She discusses fans, failure, muses, misogyny – and why she won’t tolerate bad behaviour. By the third UK lockdown, Tori Amos was ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
