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‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences
Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.The New York Times - 18m -
MSI Reveals Laptops With RTX 50-Series GPUs, Including Norse Dragon-Themed Model
Coinciding with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series GPU reveal at CES 2025, PC hardware company MSI has announced a slew of new gaming laptops running on the laptop versions of Nvidia's ...GameSpot - 28m -
Celebrated New Yorker Writer Enlisted as Model
How do you follow up a couple best-selling books? If you’re Patrick Radden Keefe, you star in a J. Crew ad.The New York Times - 45m -
Titans legend Frank Wycheck diagnosed with CTE Stage III at time of death
The star tight end died in December 2023 at 52CBS Sports - 1h -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Finding the Magic, Just in Time
Clare Cory was 59 years old and had been single almost her whole life. She thought her love story was over. Then everything changed.The New York Times - 1d -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - 1d -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89
He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him, and he realized the phenomenon was real.The New York Times - 43m -
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Drexel Dragons: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch Stony Brook vs. Drexel basketball gameCBS Sports - 5h -
Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.The New York Times - 1d -
Arcane's Mel Officially Joins League Of Legends, With A New Noxian Look
Mel Medarda, one of the main characters from the League of Legends show Arcane, is officially joining the game's roster with the start of the game's 2025 Season 1, Welcome to Noxus. Developer ...GameSpot - 1d -
The question that changed my life: seven writers on the conundrum that transformed everything
From choosing between a relationship and a baby to imagining a life without sex, how a simple question revolutionised seven lives. Hannah Booth Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...CBS News - 1d -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.The New York Times - 1d -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - 1d -
Peter Yarrow, folk legend and 'Puff the Magic Dragon' co-writer, dead at 86
Folk music legend Peter Yarrow, one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86.ABC News - 2d -
New League Of Legends Cinematic From Arcane Studio Continues Show's Story
A new League of Legends cinematic from Arcane animation studio Fortiche sets up the story to come in the game's first season of 2025, and serves in many ways as a continuation of some of the plot ...GameSpot - 2d -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.CBS News - 2d -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - 2d -
Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”The New York Times - 2d -
From F1 to Mickey 17: the 2025 films Guardian writers are most excited about
New films from Paul Thomas Anderson and Kelly Reichardt with stars including George Clooney, Michaela Coel and Cate Blanchett will premiere this year. Jim Jarmusch prefers to work at an unhurried ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dungeons & Dragons shows that modish guff doesn’t serve diversity and inclusion
Tweaks to the cult game’s rule book are an object lesson in how not to promote changeFinancial Times - 2d -
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Magic, Messi get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.ESPN - 4d -
Jeff Baena, writer-director married to Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker best known for directing “Life After Beth” and co-writing “I Heart Huckabees,” died Friday, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.NBC News - 4d -
The 2,500-Piece Legend Of Zelda Lego Set Is Now Available At Amazon
Zelda fans can now get the Great Deku Tree Lego set at major retailers. Launched last September as a Lego Store exclusive, the first building set based on The Legend of Zelda is now available ...GameSpot - 5d -
‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism
Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...The Guardian - 5d -
Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets
Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday nightABC News - 5d -
Magic G Jalen Suggs exits game in wheelchair with back spasms
Suggs was clearly in a lot of pain.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return
Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.ESPN - 5d -
Chelsea FC co-owner pays £56mn for London penthouse
Purchase by billionaire Behdad Eghbali is one of largest UK property deals of 2024Financial Times - 6d -
Can you be a Liverpool legend after playing for Man Utd?
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen talks to BBC Sport's Dion Dublin about the rivalry between the two clubs and what it is like to have a foot in both camps.BBC News - 6d -
Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success
As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appealFinancial Times - 6d -
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Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93
Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".BBC News - 6d -
Penguins Legend Looking For A New Smile
During a recent game in Czechia, Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr took an errant high stick to the face, losing his front teeth.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby
Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes
The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
GamesBeat writer Rachel Kaser’s Top 5 Games of 2024
GamesBeat news writer Rachel Kaser lists the games of 2024 that she most enjoyed and which she found to be the best experiences.VentureBeat - Dec. 31
