Musical Theater: The Last Five Years’ Troubling Past and Its Relevance Today Jason Robert Brown’s 2002 musical, The Last Five Years, is a poignant portrayal of the breakdown of a marriage between a rising Jewish writer and his actress partner. Although the show has become a beloved standard for college theater departments, its creation was … Read more
Nintendo has defended its decision to charge $79.99 for Mario Kart World, which is more expensive than the most expensive game on the Switch, despite criticism over a $10 price hike for some Switch 2 games. The company’s Vice President of Product and Player Experience, Bill Trinen, insisted that the higher prices are justified by … Read more
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that group A strep infections are more than twice as common in Massachusetts as they were a decade ago. The bacteria causes serious illnesses like necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Over 21,000 patients with group … Read more
Microsoft has fired two employees who disrupted its 50th anniversary celebration to protest the company’s work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers. Ibtihal Aboussad, a software engineer at Microsoft’s Canadian headquarters in Toronto, shouted that the company sells “AI weapons” to the Israeli military, pointing to … Read more
US tech companies are facing uncertainty after President Donald Trump’s tariff exemptions for semiconductors proved narrower than expected. Despite the carve-out, most of Taiwan’s exports to the US will still be subject to higher tariffs, hurting companies like TSMC, which produces a significant portion of the world’s advanced chips. The Semiconductor Industry Association reported a … Read more
The iconic TV show “Happy Days” brought its beloved cast members together for a rare reunion, with Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams, and Don Most reuniting at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh on April 5. The actors shared their reflections on the popular show, which ran for 11 seasons from 1974 to 1984. During … Read more
A multibillion-dollar settlement between college sports and its athletes is nearing completion after a federal court hearing Monday. The deal, worth roughly $2.8 billion in damages, aims to reshape the business of college sports by limiting how much schools can spend on their athletes per year. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has agreed to … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens are set to make 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft, starting with the No. 27 overall selection on Day 1. With a defense-heavy approach, the team is prioritizing edge rusher and defensive line needs. Backup cornerback Chidobe Awuzie is the only notable defensive signing this offseason. Despite finishing second in sacks … Read more
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team secured a spot at No. 16 in ESPN’s “way-too-early” top 25 rankings for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Coach Kim Barnes Arico has built her roster around three talented freshmen, Olivia Olson, Syla Swords, and Mila Holloway, who contributed to 23 wins last season. With two senior starters graduating, … Read more
The number of Americans developing dementia is expected to increase from 514,000 in 2020 to about 1 million by 2060, recent research estimates. While there are few effective treatments for dementia and no preventive measures outside of lifestyle changes, the shingles vaccine may hold promise. A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces the … Read more