Why More Brides Are Skipping the Traditional March Song

Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade

Airlines are racing to add comforts such as lie-flat seats, entertainment systems with bigger screens and even suites with closing doors.

CNBC - 13h

Why More Brides Are Skipping the Traditional March Song

More couples are skipping the traditional processional to Richard Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.”

The New York Times - 16h

Why Democrats Lost More Seats in Vermont Than Any Other State

Even though Kamala Harris easily won the state, voters ousted more than two dozen Democratic legislators, who they felt had not addressed an affordability crisis.

The New York Times - 12h

This hasn’t happened to U.S. stocks in more than 20 years — here’s why investors should be concerned

The U.S. stock market is suffering from another bout of “bad breadth.”

MarketWatch - 12h

Fallout, Arcane Star Ella Purnell On Why She Plans To Avoid More Game Adaptations

Ella Purnell stars on Prime Video's Fallout series and Netflix's League of Legends show Arcane, but don't expect her to sign up for other video game adaptations in the future. She said at a recent ...

GameSpot - 1d

Songs and celebrations at Damascus rally

The BBC's Lina Sinjab says there is a joyous mood in the Syrian capital, as people mark the end of the Assad regime.

BBC News - 1d

Why Christopher Wray’s Resignation May Signal a Shift in FBI Tradition

Mr. Wray’s voluntary departure could usher in a new era at the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, one in which the job of director changes with the administration.

The New York Times - 2d

Skip the hotel. These vacation apartments in Mallorca are just 3 steps from the sea

Yahoo News - 2d

Why birdsong matters more than you think | Natalia Zielonka and Simon Butler

Our natural soundscapes are falling silent as bird populations decline. To improve our lives, we must invest in conservation. Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Scott skips interview with Congressional Black Caucus amid Agriculture race

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) skipped an interview on Wednesday with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) as the race heats up for the top Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee — a move ...

The Hill - 3d

Sara Sharif: Smiles, songs and dreams of X Factor

Murdered Sara was a caring, cheerful "chatterbox" who "would sing to anyone", her head teacher says.

BBC News - 3d

Philippine vice president skips hearing into threats she made against the president

The Philippine vice president has skipped the first hearing into threats she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying she did not believe the investigation will be fair

ABC News - 3d

Why settler intimidation of West Bank farmers is about far more than the olive harvest

The symbolism of the olive tree for Palestinian nationalism has fed into the rise in violence and damage in the last year. The olive trees cover the dry, rocky slopes around Deir Istiya, spreading ...

The Guardian - 3d

Costco stock is not cheap. Here's why Jim Cramer says the premium is more than worth it

Costco shares continue to crush the S&P 500, putting its valuation into question. Here's why Jim Cramer says stay the course.

CNBC - 4d

The 30 best songs of 2024

Listen to a playlist of the best songs of the year as selected by The Times' August Brown and Mikael Wood.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Five MLB teams who need to deliver at the Winter Meetings: Why it's time for Red Sox, Yankees, more to step up

This week isn't the last chance to make a move, but the clock is ticking for several clubs

CBS Sports - 4d

The Heartwarming Tradition Of Paying It Forward For Coffee In Naples

Yahoo News - 4d

Why more high schoolers are taking financial literacy classes

Only 10 states require a personal finance course to graduate high school, but that's changing. For "Eye on America," Meg Oliver reports on the growing trend of teaching financial literacy as a ...

CBS News - 5d

Early March Madness predictor: Why history suggests one of these 12 teams will win the men's national championship

The past 20 national champions were each ranked in the top 12 in their respective season's Week 6 AP poll.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

College Football’s Conference Title Games Are a Nonsensical Tradition

These matchups are vestiges of a bygone era in the sport, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

Misrule and martyrs: 10 dark midwinter traditions

This year, why not welcome the shadowy side of winter with an ancient ritual or two?. We spend much of our midwinter in joyous celebrations – of Christmas, of New Year, with friends and family, ...

The Guardian - 6d

Employees are being marched back to the office. But why? | Eva Wiseman

The pandemic gave us a valuable opportunity to change our ways, yet many workplaces have rebuffed the lesson. When I work in the office (the canal flashing down to my left, to my right a desk of ...

The Guardian - 6d

Skip the Viral Hatch Restore 2 for This Brighter, Cheaper Clock

After testing many, many sunrise alarm clocks, I recommend the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 for your perpetually sleepy loved one.

Wired - Dec. 7

Triumph of the orcs: why Britain needs more Games Workshops

Those who despair at the UK’s inability to spawn a Facebook should look to the country’s creative industries

Financial Times - Dec. 7

Binge, Stream, Skip: Week 14 Fantasy Football

It's the final week before the fantasy football playoffs in many leagues. Matt Harmon breaks down what to watch for.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)

Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.

Wired - Dec. 6

The 20 best songs of 2024

Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe

Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Why more Americans are retiring earlier, even when they don't want to

Many Americans consider 65 to be the right age to retire. But according to the Trans-America Center for Retirement Studies, the median retirement age is 62 years old. Dan Geltrude, the founder of ...

CBS News - Dec. 5