What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean and how did it become a New Year’s song?

Historians call it “the song that nobody knows.” And yet we’ve all tried to sing it on New Year's Eve. Here's the real "Auld ...
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Does someone decide what we listen to? How Spotify’s algorithm works and what we know about its real power

Music platforms have just released their annual summaries of what each user listens to most. A researcher of their algorithms ...
The Canadian Press on MSN

Sceptres look to keep positive start going in neutral-site game against Victoire

While much of the focus has been how different the team looks this year, the main difference has been the Toronto Sceptres' ...
EL PAÍS English

Mustafa Suleyman: ‘Controlling AI is the challenge of our time’

The CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind in 2010 reflects on today’s technological challenges: ‘My main hope is ...

Louvre Museum closes as workers go on strike

Disappointed visitors were turned away at the Louvre in Paris on Monday as staff at the world's most visited museum went on ...
WHYY

For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means

Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched. File - The intersection of 67th and ...
NBC Sports

2026 World Cup draw rules: How does it work? Who is in which pot?

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final. The draw will be held on December 5 in Washington, DC, and ...
Palestine Chronicle

Eurovision Winner to Return Trophy over Israel’s ‘Continued Participation’

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo will return his winning trophy to the European Broadcasting Union in protest at Israel's ...
Decider

What Does ‘Pluribus’ Mean? The Definition Of ‘Pluribus’ Is A Key To Understanding The New Apple TV Hit Series

Discover What’s Streaming On: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan is back with a highly-anticipated new series on Apple TV: Pluribus. With a Certified 100% Fresh score on Rotten ...
The New York Times

What Does ‘6-7’ Mean? Maybe Tweens Don’t Want You to Know.

Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people rebuff those efforts by being completely absurd? Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people ...
The New York Times

When Does Mamdani Officially Become Mayor of New York City?

Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after. By Camille Baker Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state ...
NPR

NYC's next mayor is a democratic socialist. What does that mean?

New York City has elected a democratic socialist as its next mayor. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won with a progressive platform focused on making the city more affordable, through free bus service, ...