The New Year often makes people want to be a better version of themselves. But the majority of people abandon their resolutions within two months.
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Iran says 2 explosions have killed over 100 people honoring an assassinated general
Two explosions in southeastern Iran have killed more than 100 people and wounded over 200, according to Iran’s state media, which said Iranian officials called the blasts a “terrorist attack.”
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Claudine Gay’s resignation highlights the trouble with regulating academic writing
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism allegations. Experts say improved technology could bring to light more alleged transgressions in past works by other academic leaders.
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Les McCann, jazz pianist with a soulful holler, dies at 88
An impromptu jam of “Compared to What” gave McCann a career-defining moment at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival.
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A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut
A senior official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has been killed in what it believes to be an Israeli strike in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut. Israel has not taken responsibility.
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Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns
The resignation comes after new plagiarism allegations surfaced, adding to the controversy surrounding the Harvard president in recent weeks.
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After a grueling 2023, here are 4 predictions for media in 2024
Lengthy strikes. Layoffs. Hikes in subscription fees. It was a long year in media. TV critic Eric Deggans looks ahead at what’s coming next, and — believe it or not — it’s not all bad.
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How to cut costs, pay down debt and save more money in 2024
The new year is a great time to update your budget, say financial experts. Here’s what you can do to curb your spending, save for emergencies and keep your investments on track.
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Simmons Bank negotiating naming deals with War Memorial Stadium and Liberty Bowl
Terms of potential sponsorship deals for the stadiums in Little Rock and Memphis have not been disclosed.
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5 Must-See Bay Area Artists at Outside Lands
Viral rapper 24kGoldn, EDM star Zhu and country-pop singer Cam are just a few of the artists on our list.
