How "Beyond The Gates" ushers in a new era for daytime drama

For the first time in daytime television history, Black female executive producers are at the helm of a soap opera, bringing fresh stories and perspectives to CBS's first new daytime drama in 25 years, "Beyond The Gates." "CBS News Sunday Morning" contributor Nancy Giles gets a preview.

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How "Beyond The Gates" is bringing a fresh approach to daytime drama

After a 25-year hiatus in new soap launches, the showrunners of "Beyond The Gates" are promising rich storytelling with diverse cast and crew.
CBS News - 4d
Google’s Taara Hopes to Usher in a New Era of Internet Powered by Light

The Alphabet “moonshot” project is launching a new chip to deliver high-speed internet with light instead of radio waves.
Wired - 5h
'Beyond the Gates' is making history, but it's also a 'messy and entertaining' soap

The first soap opera to premiere in more than 25 years will feature a primarily Black cast, a historic breakthrough for a genre that is a throwback to an earlier time.
Los Angeles Times - 4d
'Beyond the Gates' is making Black history at a critical time on screen and off

“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.
NBC News - 3d
How Stanford legend Andrew Luck is embracing arduous task of resurrecting Cardinal amid challenges of new era

Luck has the chance to reshape not just the football program, but Stanford athletics as a whole
CBS Sports - Feb. 21
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.
CNBC - 3d
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.
NBC News - 3d
3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin

Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.
The New York Times - 4d
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy

Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.
CNBC - Feb. 21
Thunder vs. lightning: How Democrats must navigate the Trump era

spectacle. It is meant to distract and overwhelm. Democrats cannot afford to spend four years reacting to every clap of thunder. Instead, the focus must be on the lightning — swift, powerful and ...
The Hill - 3d
‘Ambition beyond words’: How Siena’s art revolution brought heaven down to earth

Before the Black Death devastated Siena, the city thrummed with energy, expressed in art and architecture designed to dazzle its audience – and which still astonishes 800 years later. . If you want ...
The Guardian - 1d
Beyond Joy Reid: MSNBC makes major schedule changes as it prepares for NBC News split

Jen Psaki will host four nights a week as Rachel Maddow returns to a Monday-only schedule. Joy Reid's show has been canceled.
Los Angeles Times - 4d
A Thousand Blows review – the irresistible new boxing drama from the Peaky Blinders creator

Steven Knight’s latest series is a hugely fun journey into the murky world of Victorian bare-knuckle fighting. It’s a ripping yarn full of audacious dialogue. Some will come for the boxing. The ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firings

President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a ...
CBS News - 2d
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration
Financial Times - Feb. 21
Tracking college football GM hires: Analyzing high-profile moves as major programs prepare to navigate new era

Several programs have looked to the NFL ranks for general managers
CBS Sports - 1d
Trump’s Golden Age could usher in Gilded Age corruption

The Gilded Age did not work out well for the American people or economy.
The Hill - 1d
How Guerrilla And Lego Brought New Horizon Adventures Set To Life

Lego and video game collaborations have been a big trend for years now. Lego sets have featured the worlds of Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and Sonic the Hedgehog, among others, and soon the next ...
GameSpot - 4d
How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.
The New York Times - 2d
Here’s how the new Alexa+ could change the price of Amazon Prime

Amazon revealed its $19.99 Alexa+ service, which will tap generative AI to perform more advanced tasks. Prime members won’t have to pay extra for it — for now.
MarketWatch - 1d
How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund

AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
CBS News - 1d
How Rebecca Black's new record became her most liberated

Over a decade since her big break, the O.C. native of 'Friday' fame talks her bold new project, 'Salvation.'
Los Angeles Times - 1d
'McCullum's problems go far beyond Buttler's future'

England head coach Brendon McCullum faces bigger problems than Jos Buttler's future following a frustrating Champions Trophy campaign.
BBC News - 1d
The 5 Top Qualities for Leaders in 2025 (and Beyond)

Lessons from legendary companies (like 3M) that should continue to influence our decisions today.
Inc. - 23h
Dynasty Fantasy Football Landing Page: New rankings for 2025, how to set up a new league, and more

Everything you need to dominate your Dynasty Fantasy Football league
CBS Sports - 3d
Berlin's Brandenburg Gate lit up to honour Bibas hostages in Israel

Yahoo News - 2d
Udinese PK drama: Lucca scores, promptly subbed

Udinese's 1-0 away win over Lecce on Friday was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Lorenzo Lucca's winning penalty, which angered his teammates and coach.
ESPN - 6d
The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama

For the next four years, at least, the America we knew is over.
The New York Times - 2d
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history

Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20
US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says

US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical minerals
Financial Times - 2d
The march to May is on! What to watch in NLL Week 14 and beyond

Get caught up on all the key intel before the games on the docket this weekend, all available to stream on ESPN+.
ESPN - 8h
‘Jekyll and Hyde Leadership’ Can Hurt Performance, According to a New Study. Here’s How to Fix It

Research shows that oscillating leadership creates confusion that leaves employees emotionally exhausted.
Inc. - Feb. 19
‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown

Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
How Google’s New AI Co-Scientist Tool Gives Us a Taste of Tomorrow’s Workplace

Scientists often use sophisticated technology, so an AI tool designed to help them begin new investigations may see broad take-up among the community. It’s also a hint of how many other workplaces ...
Inc. - Feb. 21
Julianne Moore’s freckles? How Republican bans on ‘woke’ books have reached new level

Trump administration escalates movement forged by US states to censor literature in full-scale DEI crackdown. When the actor Julianne Moore learned her children’s book, Freckleface Strawberry , ...
The Guardian - 4d
A New AI Worry: Many Young Coders No Longer Know How Their Code Really Works

Research recently showed that using AI may impact workers’ long term critical thinking powers. Another alarm bell raises worries that overreliance on AI to help write code will also have a ...
Inc. - 4d
Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network

Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.
Inc. - 2d
Anatomy of a kit: Inside the creation of Nike's new 2025 NWSL jerseys and how they came to be

All 14 NWSL teams have sharp new kits for the upcoming season, and here's the story behind them
CBS Sports - 1d
GTA 5's New Enhanced PC Edition: How To Preload And Transfer Story Progress For Free

Grand Theft Auto 5's long-awaited enhanced upgrade on PC finally arrives on March 4. Ahead of that, existing GTA 5 players can pre-load the free upgrade via the Rockstar Games Launcher or Steam.. ...
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