We took out a candle, lit it and finished our dinner. In darkness. In complete silence. On April 28, the so-called Great Blackout, one of the strangest days of our lives, left all of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. For over 10 hours we were …
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The Movie Deal That Made Hollywood Lose Its Mind
In 2050, thanks to an advantageous deal he made with Warner Bros., Ryan Coogler will own the rights to “Sinners,” the Black Southern Gothic blockbuster he wrote and directed. The contract gave him final cut and a piece of the box office revenue right …
Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as adults.
Was It All a Meme?
What Elon Musk’s retreat from Washington means for his government-slashing project.
Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades
Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.
Here’s What Happened in Karen Read’s Murder Trial This Week
Ms. Read’s retrial on charges that she killed her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, has so far largely resembled her first, which ended in a mistrial.
Stephen Mo Hanan, Who Played Three Roles in ‘Cats,’ Dies at 78
He sang arias on the streets of San Francisco, performed on Broadway and collaborated on a musical about Al Jolson, which he also starred in.
Joel Krosnick, Longtime Cellist of Juilliard String Quartet, Dies at 84
Widely admired for his intense and precise playing, Mr. Krosnick stayed with the quartet for over 40 years, longer than either of his cellist predecessors.
Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every NFC team: Giants, Bears get high marks
The Falcons raised eyebrows for the second consecutive year, the Lions stayed true to form, and the Cowboys and Rams also drew praise.
Her ‘Caveman’ Skin Care Routine Has Skeptics, but She Says It’s Real
Tia Zakher’s videos about not washing her face drew millions of views, numerous questions and some legitimate concern. She insists she’s fine.