Appreciation: Remembering Saafir, California's avant garde rap innovator

From his contribution to all-star rap group Golden State Project to his revered solo albums, the Oakland-bred rapper left an unforgettable mark on West Coast hip-hop. He was 54.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Eikoh Hosoe, Photographer Who Elevated the Avant-Garde, Dies at 91

He pioneered a surrealistic narrative style in collaborations with dancers, artists and the author Yukio Mishima, with whom he created startling erotic tableaus.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Gary Indiana: An Appreciation

From downtown New York, the writer both scrutinized and kept ahead of a turbulent world.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

'Appreciative' Fleury wins his Pittsburgh finale

Marc-Andre Fleury, who turns 40 next month and has indicated this season will be his last, stopped 26 shots in what will likely be his final game in the Steel City as the Minnesota Wild defeated ...

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Remembering Grizzly Bear 399

At seven feet and weighing 400 pounds, Grizzly Bear 399 may have been one of the most photographed grizzlies of all time as she roamed Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. But this week she met a ...

Remembering Quincy Jones' legacy

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with music superstars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joined ...

Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII

The small town of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh is the final resting place for 82 young airmen.

Remembering Quincy Jones

"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.

Passage: Remembering Quincy Jones

"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 10

A Rangers Old Folktale To Remember

Here's a look back at some Rangers history from The Maven.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Remembering John Prescott

Peter Mandelson pays tribute to Labour giant John Prescott.

6 Ways to Spark Creativity and Innovation

It’s possible to coax inspiration, rather than waiting for it to strike.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Scotland remembers the fallen on Armistice Day

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

NFL's Week 8 arrivals led by National Tight Ends Day appreciation

NFL stars caught eyes and cameras alike with their stylish arrivals to Week 8 games.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

'Appreciate y'all, New York': Giants handed Eagles Saquon — and the NFC East

The Giants didn't want to pay Barkley, so their rivals were happy to swoop in to add him. On Thursday, he made all the difference in a win over Washington.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Dua Lipa’s pickle drink is latest twist in growing appreciation for ‘dirty’ cocktails

Brine from pickled onions, beetroot, pickles and even oysters is now a fixture on bar menus across the UK. If Donald Trump has ruined Diet Coke for you, perhaps the answer is following Dua Lipa’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lakers' Davis leaves win vs. Raps with eye injury

Anthony Davis experienced swelling after being hit in the face and eyes, making it difficult to keep his left eye open, and will have the eye examined by an ophthalmologist Monday as a ...

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars

Before Tupac's murder, producer Quincy Jones brought stars together to try to end violence in hip-hop.

Wake Up, Babe--The DK Rap Is Back And Better Than Ever

Donkey Kong 64 has a special place in a generation of gamers' hearts and scooped up several awards the year of its release--for a quick nostalgia trip, you can read GameSpot's review from 1999 . ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change

These companies are solving big problems facing the planet.

Business - Inc. - November 15

European auto industry turns to China for innovation insights

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Want to Be an Innovative Leader? Make These 6 Mindset Shifts

Develop your ability “to see around corners” in six stages.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

WaPo editor on how the 2024 election will be remembered

Mary Jordan, an associate editor at The Washington Post and author of “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump," talks about the 2024 election.

Scotland falls silent to remember the war dead

Ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflicts around the world have taken place across Scotland.

Remember When Presents Were a Surprise? Not Anymore.

Recipients now feel free to speak out about the items they want, and don’t want, in their lives.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

People to remember from the unforgettable 2024 election

The 2024 election will be memorable, for many reasons, and for the many people that contributed to its execution.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’

Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end. More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, when a bad guy tried to blow up a political system | Marina Hyde

A dastardly plot is afoot to burn it all down by any means necessary. Sound familiar?. US election 2024 – live updates US election results 2024 – live tracker Well … we finally got to 5 ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Harris wins California

Vice President Harris has won her home state of California, scoring a victory in the Western Democratic stronghold, Decision Desk HQ projects. Harris taking California’s 54 electoral votes was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

California firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than ...

Steph appreciates battles vs. OKC after closing out another big win

Steph Curry delivered a vintage performance in the Golden State Warriors' 127-118 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday at Paycom Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Kamala Harris's corporate tax hike would hurt innovation, American workers

While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to campaign on the same economic policies that caused inflation to skyrocket. In a speech on her ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Mobile gaming will see new innovation in monetization in 2025 | Mistplay

Mistplay's 2024 Mobile Gaming Growth Report shows that there's room for alternative monetization in a market oversaturated with ads.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 31

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