Roberta Flack, Formative Quiet-Storm Singer, Dead at 88

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Flack died peacefully surrounded by her family, per a statement from her publicists. Roberta broke boundaries and records, the statement said. She was also a proud educator. Flack loved classical music from an early age, earning a scholarship to Howard University at age 15. Flack quickly followed that album withChapter Twoin 1970 andQuiet Firein 1971....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Christine Waters

Shangela Accused of Sexual Assault Again in New Lawsuit

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Pierce) is facing another allegation of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. According to the complaint, Pierce watched this happen before allegedly also anally penetrating Poff without consent. Poff is the seventh person to level allegations of sexual assault against Pierce. Five people thenaccused Pierce of sexual assaultin aRolling Stoneinvestigation published on March 18. Poff later shared his allegations against Pierce on social media....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Austin Wallace

The best iPhone 16 cases in 2025

The best iPhone 16 cases offer versatile, protective, and appealing designs at prices that fit your budget. Among the best iPhone 16 cases, our top pick is theApple Clear Case with MagSafemodel. Our favorite budget recommendation is theSpigen Tough Armor case, a low-cost, high-quality model with an integrated kickstand. In recent years, iPhones have become significantly more durable. See our guide to thebest iPhone 16 screen protectors. What should I look for in an iPhone 16 case?...

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Dustin Smith

The Empyrean Puzzle

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February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Danielle Henry

The lonely march to early retirement

Twenty-two hours into tropical paradise, the money nerds started getting emotional. The crew was united by their commitment to the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. FIRE’s promise: Embark on a super-saving path toditch corporate drudgery ahead of scheduleand retire on your terms. On the first day of theretreat, we sipped on coconut water and focused on introductions. At 22, I was the youngest person in attendance by far. On the second day, people started opening up about what brought them to the island....

February 24, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Morgan Watson

The Real Housewives of PotomacReunion Recap: Maternal Instincts

The Real Housewives of Potomac Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Kids are a little trickier, however. That standard is exactly why theyve reacted to Mias actions with such open revulsion. It is one thing to hem and haw about the realities of their marriage. (As far as I can tell, she is still legally married.) And true to her nature, she tries to pull the big joker stunt of walking offstage....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Brad Wilkerson

The White LotusGot Ke Huy Quan’s Number

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Say hello toKennyHuy Quan. Yes, that isKe Huy Quans voice in thesecond episodeofThe White Lotusseason three. The actor confirmed the news himself by reposting an Instagram Story from a publicist. A journalist is investigating Timothys involvement while hes stuck in Thailands time zone at the titular anti-phone resort. Is Quans role also going to be voice only?...

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Eric Sparks

Unemployment by degrees

For Ron Sliter, getting a master’s degree seemed like a path to job security. He looked forward to climbing thecorporate ladderand enjoying a long, successful career in the civilian world. Then, in January 2023, he got laid off. Since then, he’s applied to thousands of roles to no avail. After more than two years, he’s still unemployed. “It’s disheartening,” he tells me. And you realize it doesn’t exist." I’ve been calling it awhite-collar recession, assuming that it’s temporary....

February 24, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Tonya Harrington

1923Season-Premiere Recap: The Dead of Winter

1923 Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The Killing Season gets off to a grimmer start. (Truly, what is the point of this belabored storyline?) Soon after, were presented with a graphic bunkhouse rape scene. (Who appointed this monster to the service?) Its a stream of misery punctuated by glimpses of the American landscape. There were a few mercies scattered throughout the episode....

February 23, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Rodney Nelson

All Creatures Great and SmallRecap: Christmas Pigeons in February

All Creatures Great and Small Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Tristans on pigeon patrol, and a merry Christmas to all. Although maybe thats just me (odds say no). In Darrowby, they may be low on meat and sugar, but they are not low oncamaraderie. I get to say things like that because its February Christmas. First of all, since Im in charge of Jimmy Watch, Jimmy is suddenly enormous....

February 23, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Michael Collins

Can You Believe Jane Fonda Got Political During Her SAG Awards Speech?

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Have any of you ever watched a documentary of one of the great social movements? We dont have to wonder anymore, because we are in our documentary moment. This is it, and its not a rehearsal. Fonda shouted out her union,SAG-AFTRA, saying, Im a big believer in unions. They have our backs, they bring us into community, and they give us power....

February 23, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Tiffany Gilbert

Dispatches From the Apocalypse:Safe HouseandThe Barbarians

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Ive never made anything like this before, Walsh notes in the shows program. Its a brand new form for me … Its not for me to say what it is really. Its its own thing. But here, its manifestation feels both vague and surprisingly prosaic. Theres notnothingunderneath them, but theres not enough. Gilmore plays a young woman called Grace who has taken refuge in an outdoor handball court....

February 23, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Patrick Rivas

Jesse Eisenberg Shouts Out His Favorite Movie Mogul, Emma Stone

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Stone is one of many stars who have become low-key moguls on the production side of the biz. Stone runs Fruit Tree with husband Dave McCary. The company previously worked with Eisenberg on his directorial debut,When You Finish Saving the World. Jesse Eisenberg praised Emma Stoneduring his acceptance speech for Best Screenplay. “pic.twitter.com/XmcGfZ1YP2 Related Tags:

February 23, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Kathy Miller