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Neil Vigdor
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Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees
The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
Why That Whitney Houston Drum Beat Is So Addictive, Yet Hard to Match
People online have been trying to nail the drumbeat before the final chorus of “I Will Always Love You.” It’s harder than it looks.
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut
The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.
Dolly Parton Addresses Health Fears After Sister’s Plea for Prayers
In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay…
Sean Kingston Is Sentenced to 3½ Years in $1 Million Fraud Scheme
A Florida jury convicted the hip-hop artist and his mother in a federal fraud case that centered on luxury goods, which prosecutors said that Mr….
Phil Knight, Ex-Nike Chief, and His Wife Pledge $2 Billion to Oregon Cancer Center
Oregon Health & Science University said the couple’s donation would be the largest single gift to a higher-learning institution in the United States.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation
The former Canadian prime minister had dinner on Monday night with the newly single American pop star in Montreal, spurring intrigue over how they ended…
5 Million Pools Are Recalled After at Least 9 Children Drown
Children have been able to climb into the aboveground pools by using a compression strap on the outside as a foothold, the U.S. Consumer Product…
Ferris Bueller’s Vest Hits the Auction Block. ‘Anyone, Anyone?’
Worn by Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the vest could fetch several hundred thousand dollars, according to Sotheby’s.
Rick Derringer, 77, Who Sang ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies
A Zelig-like rocker, the guitarist, singer and songwriter collaborated with the likes of Barbra Streisand and Peter Frampton and composed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” theme.
