Bruce Handy, in his 2017 book about children’s literature, “Wild Things,” confesses that he always imagined the writer Margaret Wise Brown to be a dowdy old lady “with an ample lap”—just like the ...

As we head into December 2025, both Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms are in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 — for 1958’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and 1957’s “Jingle Bell Rock,” respectively.

The night after my favorite director died, I was upstairs watching YouTube clips of “Twin Peaks: The Return,” David Lynch’s 2017 resuscitation of his landmark TV series, when I was unsettled by a ...

You don’t need a special occasion to celebrate your grandma. Whether you live close to her or far apart, show her you love her by getting her a gift she’ll always remember. “Remember, it’s not so much ...

After oak wilt claimed a tree in his yard, artist Steve Parker turned its wood into a sonic experience. His solo exhibit, ...

A trial date has been set for a man accused of threatening to kill Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith. Khaldoun Jayousi, 68, of ...

Is there someone in your life that has a playlist for every mood? Someone whose vinyl collection rivals a record store? Or maybe someone in the family keeps talking about how their headphones don’t ...

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show and will be replaced by Emma Willis. Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year ...

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad ...

Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ...

The veteran and Senate candidate from Maine talks about the affordability crisis, his campaign’s controversies, and why he isn’t ashamed about his past offensive comments. The writer, who has been ...

Payne Haas is reportedly set to sign just a one-year extension with the Brisbane Broncos in what shapes as a concerning blow for the NRL premiers' fans. The star front-rower was seriously considering ...