Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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As the US government and record labels go after TikTok, musicians get the squeeze

For some musical artists, TikTok has become a beacon in an otherwise dismal digital streaming landscape.

As the US government and record labels go after TikTok, musicians get the squeeze
Arts

$50K per year for a degree in a low-wage industry − is culinary school worth it?

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay recently pilloried these institutions for saddling students with debt prior to sending them off into a low-wage industry. But many graduates have no regrets.

$50K per year for a degree in a low-wage industry − is culinary school worth it?
Arts

James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’ is reimagined for a new generation of TV viewers

Compared to its 1980 predecessor, the new FX series presents a more authentic portrayal of early modern Japan.

James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’ is reimagined for a new generation of TV viewers
Environment|Arts

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism
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For over a century, baseball’s scouts have been the backbone of America’s pastime – do they have a future?

Even with teams’ embrace of analytics, the number of scouts employed by MLB teams had stayed remarkably consistent. That all changed with the COVID-19 pandemic.

For over a century, baseball’s scouts have been the backbone of America’s pastime – do they have a future?
Arts

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact sort of fate that Beyoncé has sought to avoid.

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album
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Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers
Arts

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums

It turns out that handing over taxpayer dollars to billionaire owners tends to be far less popular among regular citizens than among well-connected government officials.

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums
Arts

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard
Arts

Is this the dawn of a new era in women’s sports?

Sports media has typically operated under a ‘one and done’ model: focus on women’s sports during high-profile events, before returning to routine coverage of men.

Is this the dawn of a new era in women’s sports?
Arts

Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections

Ahead of elections in India, a series of films that promote the ruling party’s right-wing ideology are seeking to influence voters. An art historian explains how the trend started.

Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
Arts

Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?

Since the ‘trial of the century,’ the lines between news and entertainment have become increasingly blurred.

Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?
Arts

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

The star of the 1920s silver screen who appears on Taylor Swift’s new album abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her success – a middle finger to the men whom she had made rich and powerful.

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
Arts

Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism

Thanks to a strong oral Urdu literary tradition in South Asia, poems from the past linger in the popular imagination.

Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism
Arts

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name

Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name
Arts

Why luck plays such a big role in hockey

With low-scoring games and a preponderance of deflected shots, randomness is much more likely to color NHL teams’ records than those of squads in the other four major US pro sports leagues.

Why luck plays such a big role in hockey
Arts|News|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Organisers of Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia cancel annual celebrations over Gaza

An annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Djerba‮ ‬synagogue and celebration has been cancelled due to the war in Gaza, the head of the organising committee, Perez Trabelsi, told

Organisers of Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia cancel annual celebrations over Gaza
Arts|News|Opinion

RFK Jr running mate injects needed cash in independent's campaign

The role Robert F.

RFK Jr running mate injects needed cash in independent's campaign
World|Arts|Entertainment

Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind for winning RuPaul's Drag Race, the first person from East Asia to

Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race
Arts|Business|Economy|News|World

Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores

Fashion retailer Express Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and intends to close more than 100 stores, it said on Monday.

Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores
Arts|News|Science|Technology|World

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Arts|Business|News|Technology|Travel|World

Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show

Xiaomi's CEO said the company will offer more details about its production capacity and delivery plan for the SU7 vehicle at the Beijing Auto Show, according to a Weibo post on

Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show
Arts|Entertainment

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time
Arts|Business|Economy|News

Bunge Q1 profit falls on weaker agribusiness results, shares drop

Agricultural commodities trader Bunge Global reported a smaller-than-expected decline in first-quarter profit on Wednesday as good oilseed processing results in Europe and

Bunge Q1 profit falls on weaker agribusiness results, shares drop
Arts

From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam

Visually appealing and cheap to produce, AI-generated images allow scammers and spammers to post high volumes of engaging content − and Facebook’s algorithm may be promoting these posts.

From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam

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