Barry Goldberg, Who Backed Dylan When He Went Electric, Dies at 83

He played keyboards with a host of rock luminaries, but perhaps his most memorable performance was as part of the band that shocked the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

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Blue Dot Games brings ’83 multiplayer shooter back from the dead

Blue Dot Games is reviving ’83, a multiplayer shooter game set in the midst of the Cold War, after a previous publisher canceled the game. Now the studio said it has raised partial funding for its ...

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Don’t look back: after decades of apathy, A Complete Unknown has turned me into a Dylan nut | Laura Snapes

I went into the cinema without expectation, I left feeling like a besotted teenager and have listened to little other music since. The bookshop in the town where I used to live had a world-beating ...

The Guardian - 1d

Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Screenwriter, Dies at 66

After chronicling the crack boom of the 1980s as an investigative reporter, he had a high-profile but brief second career in Hollywood.

The New York Times - 2d

Timothée Chalamet says he put on 20lb to play Bob Dylan. Can that tip the scales at the Oscars?

Radical physical transformations helped De Niro, Hanks and Bale to Academy Awards. But Chalamet’s Dylan still looks like he could by knocked down by a strong breeze. The Oscars are drawing near and ...

The Guardian - 2d

Washington Nationals top prospects 2025: Dylan Crews ready to bring franchise back into contention

An electric shortstop and a righty with command concerns round out the list

CBS Sports - 4d

Barry Sternlicht Is Bringing Back the Starwood Hotel Brand

Twenty years ago, the hotel magnate stepped down from Starwood, which later sold to Marriott for $13 billion. Now, he wants to give it another go.

The New York Times - 6d

Tributes to woman who died after Plymouth attack

Claire Chick was pronounced dead in hospital after she was found injured on West Hoe Road.

BBC News - Jan. 24

'Our life went with her. He took us too': What the victims' families told the judge

A court hears from the parents of two of the girls killed and other victims of Axel Rudakubana.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Barry Michael Cooper, writer-producer known for 'New Jack City' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at 66

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' has died at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

An 83-Year-Old Neurologist Reveals The 3 Quirky Tricks He Uses to Keep His Brain Sharp

A neurologist who’s still working and writing books in his 80s shares what he personally does to keep his brain sharp as he ages.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Garth Hudson, founder member of the Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, dies aged 87

Hudson was the last remaining member of the folk-rock group, releasing 10 studio albums with them and touring with Dylan in his newfound electric period. Garth Hudson, the last remaining founder ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Young siblings who went missing from Ohio months ago found in Iceland

A pair of young siblings who were reported missing in Ohio in October were found this month thousands of miles away in Iceland, the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 20

‘It was almost a relief when someone died’: former prisoners on the torture and terror of Eritrea’s secret prisons

Those who have escaped one of the world’s most repressive states give a rare glimpse into their horrific ordeal in the country’s vast gulag system. In the darkened office of his church, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83

Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Jeff Torborg, former big league catcher and manager, dies at 83

Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday

ABC News - Jan. 19

Jeff Torborg, 1990 AL Manager of the Year and 10-year MLB catcher, dies at 83

As a player, Torborg caught a Sandy Koufax perfect game and Nolan Ryan no-hitter. He managed five MLB clubs over 11 seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

TikTok Went Dark. Then It Came Right Back

So far, the TikTok ban has only resulted in a brief outage.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Trump says he will likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from US ban when he takes office

President-elect said he’d probably give the company an extension from US ban the supreme court recently upheld. Donald Trump has said he will “most likely” give the Chinese-owned TikTok app a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

When a spouse dies, there can be a ‘tax explosion’ for the one left behind

If you know what’s coming, you can plan ahead to mitigate some of the pain.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

The graffiti artist who went from New York street to high-end boutique

Futura’s work was once a byword for rebellion — now his work adorns luxury fashion. Is he a sell-out or just a survivor?

Financial Times - Jan. 17

'I went back after three days': Calls for miscarriage leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

BBC News - Jan. 15

J. Fraser Stoddart, Who Developed Microscopic Machines, Dies at 82

He grew up playing with model construction sets. As an adult, he tinkered with molecules instead, creating nanomachines and winning a Nobel Prize.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Pearls, a power saw and a lawnmower toy: What LA fire survivors went back for

Residents of LA's Altadena neighbourhood are picking through the rubble after fires destroyed their homes.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Actor Steve Guttenberg on charred LA neighborhood: 'It’s like when someone dies suddenly'

Actor Steve Guttenberg weighed in on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, billowing luxurious homes into grim ashes in its wake. “Just this ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88

She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

He Went From Future N.F.L. Coach to Perceived Scapegoat. Now He Wants Back In.

Byron Leftwich has viewed his sabbatical as an exercise in patience. But others are eager to see his return to football.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died

TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

39-year-old's cannabis business brings in $800,000 a month—16 years after he went to prison for selling drugs

In 2023, Coss Marte opened the first adult-use cannabis dispensary on Manhattan's Lower East Side — the same neighborhood where he once sold drugs illegally.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died

ABC News - Jan. 4

Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83

Born Alfred Jesse Smith, his smash title has repeatedly been used in film and television shows. The soul singer Brenton Wood has died at the age of 83, TMZ and Variety reported. Wood’s manager, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83

R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide

A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 2

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