Patrick Gleeson, Who Made Synthesizers Part of Jazz, Dies at 91
He abandoned a job teaching college English in the 1960s to become a pioneer of the instrument, playing onstage with Herbie Hancock’s jazz band.
Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short
[The Agriculture Department offered new initiatives for ranchers after President Trump said he would import more beef. The moves aren’t a quick fix.
What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
Syed Ali Geelani remembered for ‘lifelong struggle, commitment to Kashmir cause’ on death anniversary
Geelani’s political struggle, sacrifices continue to inspire those advocating a peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute Syed Ali Geelani. PHOTO: EXPRESS Pakistanis and Kashmiris gathered in Paris on Wednesday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of veteran Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, paying rich tribute to his lifelong struggle for the rights of the people … Read more
George Clooney says US run by ‘least qualified people’
Actor says the country will pull through this ‘unfortunate’ chapter of American history Veteran film star George Clooney said on Wednesday the United States would surmount an “unfortunate” time in its history under the Trump administration, calling it a government run by the “least qualified people”. Clooney spoke to the media on the opening day … Read more
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Hot Neighbor’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Critically Endangered Parrots Enjoy Baby Boom After Mating Frenzy
There are now 325 kakapos in New Zealand, the largest population of the giant, flightless parrot species in decades, conservationists said.
How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics
[About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.
Uber Lays Off 10% of Employees in Sweeping Reorganization
The layoffs affect about 3,300 workers, as Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi bets on a “leaner organization.”
Warner Bros World teases three new areas for Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Harry Potter attraction
Fan theories point to Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest ahead of the park’s September 7 reveal The magic surrounding Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Harry Potter attraction is growing, with Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi teasing what appears to be a major expansion featuring three new themed areas. A new post and countdown shared on … Read more