Ticker tape synaesthesia – when real life comes with subtitles

Ticker-tape synaesthesia – when real life comes with subtitles

A rare variation of the phenomenon in which people’s senses are intermingled involves the mind’s eye seeing speech in captions. Scientists believe the condition arises from excessive neural ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Liberty celebrate title with ticker-tape parade

Thousands lined the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan as the New York Liberty were honored with a ticker-tape parade after winning the WNBA championship.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan

Sports - ABC News - October 24

New York Liberty celebrated with ticker-tape parade after historic WNBA championship

Fans flooded Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes to cheer on the New York Liberty after their thrilling OT victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Star players celebrated with thousands, marking a historic ...

‘Sexiest man alive’ John Krasinski is pretty hot when it comes to real estate, too

Krasinski adds his title win to an already impressive list of accolades, but has sold all of his L.A. properties in favor of a quiet lifestyle on the East Coast.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Age matters when it comes to boards

There is often bias towards candidates with established records, but companies should not be afraid to take a chance on youth

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review - The Real Warcraft Movie

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin isn't the first Warcraft film, but it is definitely the best one. Duncan Jones's big-budget Warcraft from 2016 focused on the "main" characters of developer Blizzard's ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop

You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

‘Minecraft’ to come to life in Merlin theme park attractions

Rollercoasters, restaurants and hotel rooms based on the popular computer game to be rolled out in US and UK

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What to know about El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona tale of the tape

The stage is perfectly set for this season's first Clásico. How do Real Madrid and Barcelona's teams compare? What are the key clashes? Who will win?

Sports - ESPN - October 25

When will Wisconsin's 2024 presidential election results come in?

As Americans await the 2024 presidential election results, many may be asking: What's holding up Wisconsin's vote count? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the ...

A real-life Rosie the Riveter, Jennifer McMullen, turns 100

The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes.

Real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrates 100 years of resilience

Jennifer McMullen is a real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrating her 100th birthday. She went from factory work during WWII to a career at California State San Bernardino.

DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen

America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.

Kuminga's ‘gift' comes to life off Warriors' bench vs. Pelicans

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga didn't change his approach in a bench role Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

When It Comes to Political Expression, Does the N.F.L. Have Double Standards?

If the league’s goal is to keep political expressions off its fields, then Nick Bosa should face some type of discipline, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

‘His eye was full of blood’: the Halloween house of horrors that became a real-life torture den

It started as a spooky suburban attraction – and ended up leaving visitors injured and deeply traumatised. A new podcast takes a deep dive into the darkness. It all seemed like an innocent bit of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Keri Russell has been thinking about the vice president — in 'The Diplomat' and real life

The actor discusses how she was able to tap into the news and the presidential election for her role on the Netflix series, which featured a surprising twist in the Season 2 finale.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

‘She doubled down on danger’: Lucy Lawless on making a movie about a real-life warrior princess

Margaret Moth, who was shot in the face while covering the Bosnian war, was wild, heroic and sexually adventurous – the perfect subject, Lawless says, for her directorial debut. Margaret Moth and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Part theater, part puzzles, this real life video game takes you across L.A. — literally

"Great Gold Bird," a theatrical mystery that touches on love and grief, turns audience members into participants who must travel from Arlington Heights to Los Feliz.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

'He's a real-life ironman': Dissecting Travis Hunter's two-way heroics for Colorado team in title contention

How is Hunter able to handle the workload? CBS Sports spoke with some experts who weighed in on the incredible feat

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Everything In Lego Horizon Adventures Is Buildable In Real Life, If You Have Enough Bricks

Lego Horizon Adventures launches this week on PS5 and PC, and at first glance, it looks like a fairly convincing replica of a Lego toybox. That's an artistic direction by design, as co-developer ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

The 'Blue Zones' controversy, explained—and the 9 daily habits that hold up if you want to live a long, healthy life

Researchers are questioning if blue zones actually have as many centenarians as what's been reported. But their practices still ring true for longevity.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

'Somebody Somewhere' changed Jeff Hiller's life. He's grateful, even as the show comes to an end

The actor is wistful about the final season of the HBO dramedy that he co-stars in with Bridget Everett, but he's 'just living in gratitude that it aired at all.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

‘Bad boy come again!’ The life, death and resurrection of jungle MC Stevie Hyper D

His ultra-fast rapping ruled 90s raves and influenced garage and grime, but he died young and fell into obscurity. The makers of a new documentary revisit his brilliance. ‘Steve is the Jesus Christ ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Secret Level Trailer Shows Video Game Franchises Coming To Life From Deadpool Director

Prime Video has released a new trailer for Secret Level, its upcoming video game-themed anthology series from Deadpool director Tim Miller. The show features original stories set in the universes ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

‘You tried to tell yourself I wasn’t real’: what happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?

In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients’ inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. In the summer of 2019, when Joe was 21, he ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

3 tricks to focus at work when the world—or your life—is distracting you, according to a happiness expert

The news and even your personal life can be a distraction. Here's how to focus at work, according to happiness expert Jessica Weiss.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Op-ed: What to expect from Trump's first 100 days when it comes to China

When it comes to China policy and President-elect Donald Trump, the relationship is poised for a dramatic — and potentially explosive — transformation.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Russell Wilson on Mike Williams TD: Love it when guys face adversity and come through

Mike Williams and Russell Wilson didn't have much time to work together before Sunday's game against the Commanders, but it didn't stop them from hooking up at a key moment in the fourth quarter.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

College Football Playoff: Parity is about to bring chaos ... especially in the SEC

It's possible there could be an eight-way tie atop the SEC standings at the end of the regular season. Then what will the College Football Playoff committee do?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Roki Sasaki MLB team decision won't come until 2025, when the Japanese phenom can get a much larger signing bonus

Everyone hoping for a decision from Roki Sasaki is going to have wait until 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 22 hours ago

Lightbulbs and Cassette Tapes as Art

Joe Sheehan’s pieces, carved from stone, reflect his New Zealand heritage, as well as influences from around the world.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

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