How to Watch the Ursids Winter Solstice Meteor Shower
The Ursids this weekend are a winter solstice light show.
Month: December 2025
Why Are There So Many Sad Christmas Songs?
In defense of the sad holiday song.
Aimee Ng Knows the Secrets of the Women on the Frick’s Walls
Aimee Ng, the museum’s new chief curator, broke out of the academic mold with a video series called “Cocktails With a Curator.” Here’s how she’s drawing new audiences.
‘Working to solve ranking points issue’
International Team captain Trevor Immelman smiles while addressing the media in a press conference during a practice day for the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club. Photo: Reuters LONDON: A decision on whether LIV Golf events can earn world ranking points could come in time for the Saudi-backed circuit’s season opener in February, … Read more
Guardiola dismisses Manchester City exit
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures. PHOTO: REUTERS MANCHESTER: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dismissed speculation over his future at the club, insisting contract talks are not on the agenda despite rumours he could leave at the end of the season, but added his side were not yet good enough to win the title. While … Read more
How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Kids When You’re Retired
[In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.
With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing
Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding.
Why Middle-Class Americans Say Life Is Unaffordable
[Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.
What Fans Did to Attend a Bad Bunny Show in Mexico City
The award-winning Puerto Rican artist, the most-streamed on the planet, is performing eight concerts in Mexico. People flocked from all over the world, including the United States.
Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career
Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in action during his first round match against Pavel Kotov of AIN. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis’s elite during … Read more