Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
For Elton John, ‘Never Too Late’ isn’t just a documentary and song — it is a life mantra
Capturing Sir Elton John's 50-year career is a herculean task. Good thing his husband, David Furnish, and filmmaker R.J. Cutler were up for the challenge.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season
Snoop Dogg will take center stage at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans for the primetime awards show that recognizes the NFL's best players, performances and plays from the 2024 season.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation
Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. The British singer-songwriter has set up a foundation to ensure that kids in the U.K. get access to "high-quality" music education.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX
Two decades ago, the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world. They waltzed in stripped-shirts and quickly became global icons for their deliriously hooky songs, hitting a critical mass in the chant-along singles "Take Me Out" and "Do You Want To."
1 day ago in Entertainment
Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquette
As movie theaters worked to entice Americans back into seats after COVID-19 lockdowns and labor strikes, the industry marketed blockbuster films like " Wicked " and the dueling releases of " Barbie " and " Oppenheimer " as no less than cultural events.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Elmo tells all: ‘Sesame Street’ 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more
Appearing on "Sesame Street"? That's the best idea. The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival: SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp and Samara Joy.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults
Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. U.S. credit card defaults jumped to a record $46 billion from January through September 2024, according to the Financial Times, citing data analyzed by BankRegData.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work, and in life, can be tricky. Many people find it difficult to say no, especially to a manager. Some get a sense of satisfaction from being needed or pleasing others. But learning to turn down a request or invitation is essential for protecting our physical and mental health, experts say.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools
New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. And tuition increases at private colleges have finally slowed after years of hefty rises.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Making any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions stick.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often
Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July.
Local and National
7 hours ago in National
Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures
A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern U.S. states Friday, prompting governors to declare states of emergency and shuttering schools across the region.
1 day ago in National
Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their own
As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral.
1 day ago in National
NHL postpones LA Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
1 day ago in National
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat
Firefighters battled early Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.
2 days ago in National
The polar vortex readies to dump snow on Texas and its neighbors
An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the expected arrival of freezing rain and snow, as some other parts of the country that already received an arctic blast this week prepared to go another round with the plunging polar vortex.