Jan 27 'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider's history-making run ends By Lynn Elber, Associated Press “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider’s dazzling streak is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money. Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings and the quiz show’s other all-time… Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 7:39 The Holocaust's quiet heroes, survivors honored in new book for children, teens By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman People across Europe, Israel, and the world are preparing to mark international Holocaust Remembrance Day Thursday, commemorating millions of European Jews killed by Nazi Germany. The day was created in 2005 by the United Nations to sustain public awareness, which… Continue watching
Jan 26 Why do we love puzzles like Wordle, and are they good for our brains? By Penny Pexman, The Conversation Like a Scrabble habit, a passion for Wordle isn’t likely to make you smarter or ward off brain aging. But it may give you a daily dose of complex cognition combined with social interaction. Continue reading
Jan 25 Elton John postpones Texas farewell concerts after getting COVID By Associated Press Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas. Continue reading
Jan 25 Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice groups By Associated Press The "We Found Love" singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate-justice organizations doing work in seven Caribbean nations and the United States. Continue reading
Jan 25 Inspired by her mother, Isabel Allende publishes new book 'Violeta' By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Shortly before the coronavirus pandemic, Isabel Allende suffered one of the greatest losses of her life: The death of her mother. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:18 Miami City Ballet tackles Swan Lake with a nod to history, special emphasis on acting By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet As COVID-19 rages this winter, the Miami City Ballet continues to dance, preparing to perform “Swan Lake” in February, under the careful eye of celebrated choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with Ratmansky and dancers to see how… Continue watching
Jan 24 Ian Alexander Jr., only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, dies at age 26 By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. Continue reading
Jan 24 Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies at 73 By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 7:22 What Run-DMC, Peter Parker, and Linus have in common By Christopher Booker Since his earliest days on the mic, DMC, the co-founder of what many consider to be the greatest rap group of all time, has offered countless rhymes and tales—about what it was to be a kid from Queens who wore… Continue watching