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In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - 21h -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 1d -
Obsessed with: Vancouver’s top-quality — and inexpensive — sushi
The city is a sushi-lover’s paradise, and the salmon rolls and sashimi punch well above their priceFinancial Times - 1d -
The clock is running out on TikTok in the US
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest its Chinese ownership if it wants to keep operating, citing the need to protect national security due ...The Hill - 1d -
Cardinals to explore trading All-Star 3B Arenado
The Cardinals' rebuilding plan includes potentially trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado.ESPN - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Predicting the future
In today's edition: The most important AP poll of the year, Ohtani looks like a bargain, UNC wins 22nd national title, "The Simpsons" trivia, and more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mondelez is reportedly exploring a Hershey acquisition. Drugs like Ozempic could justify a deal.
Shares of Hershey Co. booked a double-digit percentage gain on Monday after Bloomberg reported that Oreo maker Mondelez International Inc. was exploring a possible acquisition of the iconic ...MarketWatch - 2d -
A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule
For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide openABC News - 2d -
Carson Beck injury: Georgia star QB exploring treatment options for elbow as Dawgs prepare for playoff run
Georgia also announced star punter Brett Thorson will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injuryCBS Sports - 2d -
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The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers
From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...The Guardian - 3d -
Who Will Win the College Football Playoff? Our Expert Predicts.
Six teams have the personnel, savvy and leadership to win it all, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - 3d -
JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - 3d -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - 3d -
College Football Playoff predictions: Our best guess for what the bracket will look like
SMU or Alabama? That's the biggest question facing the committee heading into the final set of rankings.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - 4d -
Tarot, tarantulas and TikTok: exploring our long obsession with predicting the future
A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries examines the enduring appeal of divination. In Cameroon, the Mambila people practise a specific form of divination that will have arachnophobes ...The Guardian - 4d -
Some Couples Run a Wedding 5K. Sometimes Guests Join Them.
Some couples choose to kick off their big day with a group 5K. Sometimes guests join them.The New York Times - 4d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'We're having to investigate our grandson's death'
The family of Tyler Kerry say they are disgusted by the police investigation.BBC News - 5d -
Can Donald Trump save TikTok?
Video app owned by China’s ByteDance is hoping for a lifeline to avoid being sold or shut down in the USFinancial Times - 5d -
Our digital future went off-course under Biden; can Trump put antitrust back in line?
President-elect Trump faces a pivotal choice: continue the Biden administration’s ill-advised antitrust crusade against America’s leading tech companies, or chart a more balanced course that lets ...The Hill - 5d -
My Son Is Gone. Our Conversation Goes On.
Three days before my child unexpectedly died, he primed me to keep living.The New York Times - 6d -
The NFT Is Dead. Long Live the NFT?
The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.The New York Times - 6d -
The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession
Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week
Depending on what a federal appeals court decides, TikTok’s fate might left in the hands of president-elect Donald Trump.Wired - 6d -
A College Football Team Has Explored Luring Lincoln Riley From U.S.C.
A move would likely cost tens of millions of dollars for either the Trojans or the school looking to hire him away, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity
An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner PrizeABC News - Dec. 3 -
Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity
An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner PrizeABC News - Dec. 3 -
Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion
The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Ravens' Harbaugh coy on future of WR Johnson
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remains vague on the future of Diontate Johnson, as the wide receiver who was acquired before the trade deadline failed to play a snap in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
What our expert shoppers are buying this Cyber Monday
Here are our editors' favorite Cyber Monday deals this year, from 100% cotton throws to marked down monitors.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Everything our readers are shopping for on Cyber Monday
Discover Cyber Monday 2024 bestsellers on items from Apple, Amazon, Anker and Cerave.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Exploring the Haciendas of Central Mexico
Within a few hours’ drive of Mexico City, these centuries-old estates have become restaurants, museums, hotels and even water parks. In all of them, beauty and history linger.The New York Times - Dec. 2
