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When a writer of note and particular importance dies, I often like to write a column of tribute exploring the writer’s work and the influence it had on my life and my thinking. These are not ...
George L. Mountainlion's byline billed him as a "research associate in human behavior." George seemed to delight in telling stories about the ways he thwart humans.
Chua Lam, a renowned food critic and cultural icon in the Chinese-speaking world, has died, according to his official social media account. He was 83. The Hong Kong-based, Singaporean-born Chua ...
A $3.6 billion London-based firm has brought a Southside Virginia mine back to life — and with it, a plant that may secure a U.S.-based supply chain of critical minerals.
You would never see a draft of one of my columns published in the newspaper. One of the challenges of writing a column is to make your point and bring it to a conclusion within no more than 12 ...
In 2025, Alex Warren's Ordinary became the longest-running Official Number 1 single of the 2020s; at the time suprassing Ed Sheeran's Bad Habits with 11 consecutive weeks at the summit.
See what’s happening inside Portland’s LGBTQ+ community hub | Column Three years since its move to Casco Street, the Equality Community Center is buzzing with activity.
Did I Shave My Legs For This? would ultimately climb to the top of both the country and pop charts, achieving multi-platinum status, with three consecutive Number One singles and five high-charting ...
About 1,500 people wearing red and white will stop traffic Saturday at Running of the Bull. Our own reporter Ryan Cormier will be the guest matador.
An undefeated fantasy team and an undefeated NFL team? Good golly. (Now watch the Double D's get crushed this week without Tomlinson. Why did I write this column again?) ...
Doncaster rocker Yungblud has landed his third consecutive number one album with latest release Idols. The singer’s critically-acclaimed fourth studio release joins 2020’s Weird! and self ...