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Music sounds better with you? How your listening habits affect your love life
Psychologists say that singing, dancing and song preferences play a key role in the viability of romantic relationships. “What’s the one thing your readers should do to help them use music to find ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ
A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Baby boomers and ‘Ozempic face’ drive injectables craze
People ‘want to look what they feel like, not what they may look like’ says dermatology giant GaldermaFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
House Republicans face massive debt problem
House Republicans have a problem. They want to pass a massive agenda for President-elect Trump, preferably in his first 100 days of office. And they don’t want to add to the federal deficit. That ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend: League to review seeding format as three teams with better record face road game
Division winners are rewarded with a home game regardless of their recordCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties
Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
An N.B.A. Star Hit Rock Bottom. Now He Knows How to Face the Music.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton used to doomscroll when he was in a funk. But now he knows how to clap back at the haters.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
LSU's Lacy facing charges related to fatal crash
State police in Louisiana have issued an arrest warrant for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who is accused of causing a crash that killed a 78-year-old man last month and then fleeing the scene ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Pasadena Playhouse cancels 'Anything Goes,' 'Follies' concerts as fires threaten L.A. theater scene
'When people are in pain and trauma the way our community is right now, I don't think the show has to go on,' says the Pasadena Playhouse's Danny Feldman.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilk. The language in a New York Times article was extremely ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Pacific Palisades' Bay Theater survived the blaze, says Rick Caruso
The historic Bay Theater, which reopened in 2018 and has been operated by Netflix since 2021, survived the Palisades fire, Caruso told The Times.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires
With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.Wired - Jan. 10 -
What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?
Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard
Criterion theatre, London It goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg. Imagine James ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost
Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
A Ballerina Prized for Her Musicality Deals With Hearing Loss
Sara Mearns, the New York City Ballet principal, announced her 10-year struggle on Instagram. She tested out her new hearing aids in “The Nutcracker.”The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Researchers confirm 'Music City Miracle' star Frank Wycheck had CTE
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Afghanistan faces a complex set of challenges in 2025 — here’s what you need to know
2024 was a tumultuous year for Afghanistan, marked by many significant events that will continue to challenge the country in 2025.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
A highly musical movie year
Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing
Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research
Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Why ‘Show Boat’ Is America’s Most Enduring, Unstable Musical
A revival called “Show/Boat: A River” joins a history of reimagining the musical that goes back nearly a century, to its first performances.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as MarchFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California
Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Julia Michaels on new music collaboration with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Visual poetry through music
How the filmmakers behind 'A Complete Unknown' embraced the grit of the New York streets.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump faces growing threat of 'gray zone' warfare
President-elect Trump has made ambitious promises to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and face down China, but he’s also contending with a growing threat of “gray zone” attacks from foreign adversaries, ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions
Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - Jan. 8