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Few things define the holiday season as instantly as music. Yet, the carols we know by heart often conceal bizarre, political, or heartbreaking pasts. Many of the songs that bring us cheer were actually created for entirely different holidays, written in times of global conflict, or designed as elaborate parlor games. Unpacking the surprising origins

The New York Knicks‘ 58th appearance in the NBA Christmas Day games isn’t going as planned. They’re going against the seventh seed of the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, the game is far from going smoothly. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns is making headlines for Shaquille O’Neal. Sure, Jalen Brunson, the face of the franchise, is having

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked like there were on track to easily win the AFC North. However, DK Metcalf’s suspension has made that less of a guarantee. The Steelers can still lock up their division before playing another game if the Baltimore Ravens don’t beat the Green Bay Packers this week. That’s not a sure bet

Zaire Franklin opens up on the downfall of the Colts. Franklin has full confidence in Philip Rivers. The Colts still have a chance to make it to the playoffs. For the Indianapolis Colts, the dream of a playoff return has turned into a five-game nightmare, and linebacker Zaire Franklin isn’t shying away from the brutal

A longtime Saks Fifth Avenue stylist who built his career dressing members of Boston’s wealthy elite was accused of exploiting a client later diagnosed with dementia — charging millions of dollars in luxury goods she allegedly never received. Suhail Kwatra, 43, once celebrated as the self-styled “Fashion Whisperer of Boston,” is accused by the son

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations because of the war in Gaza . At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV presided over

Where there’s smoke… by Stephen Tailby Yesterday, 1pm Developer Toys for Bob has been an interesting one to watch in recent years, and eager fans of its games are grasping at any possible thread for clues as to its current project. A new clue has been discovered via a LinkedIn profile that suggests the studio

Christmas Day Update: For Christmas Eve business… Today, and onward is what truly counts for exhibition for by tonight, after dinner tables are cleared, moviegoing commences. Despite the rains in LA, multiplexes aren’t cutting back their showtimes, and there’s a way that water actually will drive business. Christmas Eve, as always, except for when there’s

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Today, we pay tribute to Yip Harburg. His name may not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world, like jazz singer Abbey Lincoln. ABBEY LINCOLN: Bing Crosby sang it, Ike Quebec played it

“Whenever there’s work to be done – boom, overtime” by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 3pm A new Zenless Zone Zero clip touching on the topic of overtime has once again raised questions about the sustainability of crunch. While the video, taken from the latest behind-the-scenes ZTALK, is presented in a light-hearted fashion – with goofy music