Best of 2024 Eleven Bright Spots in Classical Music during A Dark Complicated Year

They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires

Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.

The New York Times - 3d

Lady Gaga slays on 'SNL' with musical sketches and performances from 'Mayhem'

Lady Gaga sang, danced and joked with the 'Saturday Night Live' cast, while also performing two singles from her new album.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Why this MVP race is actually fun and a Celtics-Cavaliers classic seems inevitable

Nobody can deny we are witnessing one of the great MVP races in modern history.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Blackstone ditches Hipgnosis brand and renames $3bn music business ‘Recognition’

Investment group with rights to songs by Shakira will be ‘fundamentally different’ under unified structure

Financial Times - 2h

Whippet called Miuccia wins best in show at Crufts

A whippet from Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts dog show in Birmingham.

BBC News - 2d

Miuccia the Italian whippet named best in show at Crufts

Miuccia, an Italian whippet, beat more than 18,000 dogs to be named best in show at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, U.K.

NBC News - 1d

German rail operator pays €197m in compensation for delays in 2024

Yahoo News - 2d

Pep after loss: City's UCL spot won't fall from sky

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they have to earn a place in the Champions League and that it won't "come from the sky."

ESPN - 3d

Why Santos' rise should earn him Warriors playoff rotation spot

Gui Santos played a pivotal role in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

This Is How Measles Kills

Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.

Wired - 12h

What to Know About the I.C.C. and Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. But questions of jurisdiction complicate the matter.

The New York Times - 14h

'Irresistible' try tops week four's best Six Nations moments

Watch as Louis Bielle-Biarrey's "irresistible" try for France against Ireland tops week four's best Six Nations moments.

BBC News - 2d

European soccer review: Are the Premier League's best burnt out?

While the best in England sputtered all weekend, a trio of German giants also slipped up.

ESPN - 1d

The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (March 2025)

Dope Thief, Severance, and Mythic Quest are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - 12h

Best Sonos Speakers (2025): Soundbars, Turntables, and More

From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.

Wired - 4d

As Jews celebrate Purim, let us end the slaughter in Gaza committed in our name | Peter Beinart

Our refusal to reckon with the dark side of Purim reflects a refusal to reckon with the dark side of ourselves. Later this month, on the holiday of Purim, Jewish people will dress in silly ...

The Guardian - 21h

2025 NFL WR market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, others

A preview of the five best wide receivers projected to be available in March

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL RB market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, other vets

A preview of the best running backs set to be available in free agency

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agent TE rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Evan Engram, Zach Ertz, other top vets

A look at the best tight ends projected to hit the free agent market

CBS Sports - 3d

Is this dotcom bust 2.0?

History shows how difficult it is to spot the exact moment that markets turn

Financial Times - 4d

Playoff standings: Resetting the postseason races after the trade deadline

Playoff spots, division titles and seeds are up for grabs until April 17.

ESPN - 2d

Predicting the First 3 Rounds of the N.F.L. Draft

The Jets, via a trade, could be the landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.

The New York Times - 1d

Best Merino Wool Clothing (2025): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets & More

Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.

Wired - 5d

See photos of Volcano of Fire in Guatemala erupting

The eruption at Volcano of Fire started overnight, spewing a dark cloud of ash. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

CBS News - 1d

Farewell Mister Haffmann — Nazi occupation play mixes comedy and dread

Story of a Parisian Jew forced into hiding uses dark humour to tackle tyranny — with mixed results — at London’s Park Theatre

Financial Times - 2h

Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds

The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.

The New York Times - 6d

WATCH: SpaceX starship rocket explodes during test flight

Just minutes after a seemingly successful launch from Texas on Thursday night, Starship Flight Test 8 began to spin out of control when mission control lost contact with the unmanned rocket ship.

ABC News - 4d

In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral

The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Investing in gold bars vs. silver bars: Which is better during inflation?

If you're trying to decide between these two precious metal assets, experts say one choice is the clear winner.

CBS News - 1d

WATCH: High school runner hit in head with baton during race

Junior Kaelen Tucker was running the second leg of the 4x200 relay in the Virginia State High School League Championships when another athlete struck her in the head with a baton.

ABC News - 1d

Judge denies Pulitzer board’s request to pause Trump lawsuit during presidency

A Florida judge Monday denied the Pulitzer Prize Board’s request to pause President Trump’s defamation lawsuit while he is in the White House, an argument Trump’s lawyers themselves have made in ...

The Hill - 17h

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.

ABC News - 6h

Barcelona vs. Benfica how to watch, odds: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 picks, prediction, best bets

Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bet for Tuesday's Benfica vs. Barcelona UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+

CBS Sports - 14h

Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes

Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rules

Financial Times - 3d

Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris

Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists. In the hands of some of its most gifted practitioners, songwriting is ...

The Guardian - 2d

Check Out The Vintage Bookshelf Collection - Classic Board Games That Double As Decor Books

Hasbro is responsible for a long list of timeless board games, including Scrabble, Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Clue. And if you’re looking for a premium way to play these icons, take a look at ...

GameSpot - 13h

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax

ABC News - 1d