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'Wicked,' back at the Pantages Theatre, is as popular as ever. But is it a good musical?

'Wicked,' soaring onscreen, has returned to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. This production reveals what the movie gets right, as well as weaknesses neither version can overcome.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10

Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’

Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance

Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Trump's Cabinet woes are back, earlier than ever

President-elect Donald Trump could break the record for most failed Cabinet nominations to start a term.

ABC News - Dec. 9

Marathon times: is it ever a good idea to include yours on your CV?

Recruiters say young people are trying to impress by detailing their pastimes on job applications, including everything from fitness goals to ‘having a brat summer’. Name: Marathon times.. Age: ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Biotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineering to the masses.

Wired - Dec. 9

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Discounted To $124 At Walmart And Amazon, Lowest Price Ever At Both

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller $124 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 8

Here’s the Bracket for College Football’s First-Ever 12-Team Playoff

The playoff selection committee awarded the final at-large berth to S.M.U. ahead of Alabama.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Week 14 Wrap: Josh Allen delivers the greatest fantasy football QB performance ever

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don breaks down all of Week 14's Sunday results.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Caitlin Clark Fever rookie card sells for record-setting price, second-highest sale ever in women's sports

Clark signed an exclusive partnership with Panini America earlier this year

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model

While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.

VentureBeat - Dec. 7

NFL international expansion: League set to return to Germany during 2025 season with first-ever game in Berlin

The Berlin game is expected to be the only one played in Germany next season

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'

"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

S.Korean President Apologizes---and Vows to 'Never' Declare Martial Law Again

Yoon Suk Yeol said his imposition of emergency powers was made out of desperation.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

MLS commissioner Don Garber teases switch to European calendar: 'We are considering, more than ever before'

MLS plays a spring to fall calendar, rather than a fall to spring calendar like many top soccer leagues

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Intel adds some much-needed help to its board, with stock on track for its worst year ever

Intel Corp.’s much-needed addition of two executives with semiconductor expertise to its board comes as the chip maker’s stock is on track for its worst year ever, after the ouster earlier this ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Neuer gets two-game ban after first-ever red card

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been given a two-game German Cup ban for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' in Tuesday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine might be having the flukiest season ever

Dalton Del Don identifies some of the most deceiving player stat lines ahead of Week 14 ... including Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's flukey TD production.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended

A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Are Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns the best EVER Knicks scoring duo? | The Big Number

This week the Big Number is 50.3 which is the combined scoring average of Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns. Are they the best duo in Knicks history? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive deep into ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

YMCA has never been gay, says the song’s lyricist and singer

Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise. If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Olive Garden’s Response to a Customer Complaint Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do

The “Tattoo’d Breadstick” serves as an important lesson about trust and taking care of your customers online.

Inc. - Dec. 5

‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s

The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

We’ve Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, we may have spotted a galactic neighbor with all the right molecular ingredients a mere 40 light-years away.

Wired - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever

This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hayes: Retiring Naeher 'greatest' USWNT GK ever

United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the "the greatest goalkeeper" the country has produced after Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Why Another Stalker 2 Delay Was Never An Option For Its Ukrainian Developer

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl --the long-awaited sequel to developer GSC Game World's 2007 classic --was delayed several times during development, with an initial announcement in 2010 and a launch ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Amazon Never Suggested Cutting Secret Level's Concord Episode

Sony's ill-fated multiplayer shooter Concord is the focus of an episode of Prime Video's video game anthology series Secret Level, and, because the game itself has been shuttered, it could be one ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

What makes a bubble a bubble

Prices, sentiment and time

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Arts Galas Show That Extravagance Never Goes Out of Style

They are costly, labor-intensive and seemingly dated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners remain essential to pleasing donors and paying the bills.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.

Wired - Dec. 4

One Of The Best Puzzle Games Ever Is Coming To Switch Online

Nintendo continues to build up the Switch Online library game by game, or in this case, tetrimino by tetrimino. The original Tetris for NES will arrive on the subscription service December 12. On ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?

The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Neil Wagner: ‘That Test, just one run in it, will stay with me for ever’

New Zealand fast bowler recalls the feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023. The Basin Reserve was built on land thrown up by an earthquake in 1855 and England’s return to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3