Playing video games has long been a challenge for many people with disabilities, since the traditional controllers for the PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo can be difficult or even impossible to maneuver when a person has limited mobility
October 11, 2023
Grand jury testimony that helped indict and jail a longtime suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur provides new insight into the feud surrounding his death and the killing six months later of rival rapper Notorious B
October 12, 2023
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas
October 12, 2023
An investigation into academic research leads to the resignation of Stanford University's president
October 12, 2023
The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago
October 12, 2023
Troye Sivan was initially going to begin his third full-length album with a ballad, a wistful song looking back at a lost love
October 12, 2023
Raoul Peck's “Silver Dollar Road” chronicles the story of the Reels family in North Carolina
October 12, 2023
A South Florida judge has removed the lead prosecutor in the double murder retrial of rapper YNW Melly
October 12, 2023
A buyer from Argentina has paid $42,120 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo
October 12, 2023
A man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” has pleaded guilty in a deal that could keep him out of prison due to his failing health
October 13, 2023
Microsoft has completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry
October 13, 2023
In the movie industry, it isn't just actors and writers who have been battling management
October 13, 2023
On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.”
October 13, 2023
Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs
October 13, 2023
During the pandemic, a friend sent Sharon Stone a paint-by-numbers set to keep her busy, a gesture that has led to a new path of creative expression
October 13, 2023
Nobel laureate Louise Glück has died at 80
October 13, 2023
Strong spending by consumers has been a linchpin keeping the U.S. economy out of a recession, and Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia doesn't see demand in his industry falling off
October 13, 2023
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle
October 13, 2023
Taylor Swift’s recent “Eras” tour stop, where she showed up to support her boyfriend at an NFL football game, has highlighted the intense devotion of modern fandom. Her appearance also illustrated how that kind of tribal loyalty is shaping politics, including the enduring support for former President Donald Trump. The passion of mega fans, once considered frivolous, is proving to be an increasingly powerful force that drives culture, economics and even extremism. Swift’s stadium concert tour is estimated to inject millions into local economies. Trump’s unwavering base continues to embrace the former president despite his 2020 loss and legal woes.
October 13, 2023
The Louvre Museum says it is closing for the day and evacuating all visitors and staff after it received a written threat
October 14, 2023
French police say the Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff after receiving bomb threats
October 14, 2023
Stephen Rubin, a longtime publishing executive with an eye for bestsellers and a passion for music and public life, has died
October 14, 2023
Piper Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a “more meaningful” life, has died
October 14, 2023
Madonna's Celebration Tour has kicked off at London's O2 Arena
October 14, 2023
Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country
October 15, 2023
New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake leads early official vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees 'room' for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports
Southwest Airlines warns staff of 'tough decisions' ahead, Bloomberg reports
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant
White Sox lose 119th game to tie the AL record as the Padres win 6-2 behind 3 home runs
Kyle Larson wins at Bristol as 2 former NASCAR champions eliminated from playoffs