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Sure, gaming in 2024 had some killer underrated gems, but it was really the year of the mod

Starfield represents the bittersweet essence of 2023's gaming industry challenges through its expansive yet empty universe.

Tourists flock to reopened Notre Dame Cathedral for 1st Christmas Eve Mass since 2019 fire

Notre Dame Cathedral held its first Christmas Eve Mass since the 2019 fire, highlighting the completion of its restoration.

The Container Store files for bankruptcy, vows to keep stores operating as normal

The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to significant debt and declining sales but remains committed to its customers and operations.
#music

The 10 Best Albums of 2023

Honesty is a common thread among the best albums of 2023.
Paramore, Miss Grit, and Jaimie Branch are among the artists featured on the list.

Barack Obama's Top Songs of 2024: Kendrick Lamar, Rema, Waxahatchee, and More

Barack Obama releases his annual list of favorite songs, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres.

The 10 Best Songs of 2023

The year's best songs in 2023 were a mix of club-ready tracks, post-punk and pop-punk cuts, and international collaborations.
Some standout songs include Peggy Gou's (It Goes Like) Nanana, Gina Birch's I Play My Bass Loud, and Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges' If You Were Mine.

Water From Your Eyes tell us about their favorite music of 2023

Water From Your Eyes, the Brooklyn duo, shares their favorite music of 2023
Their list includes artists like Mandy, Indiana, Model/Actriz, Geese, IC3PEAK, and Deerhoof

Soul Glo's Pierce Jordan discusses his favorite music of 2023

Soul Glo vocalist Pierce Jordan shares his favorite music of 2023
The list includes a mix of albums and singles across various genres

Short Fictions vocalist Sam Treber's 11 favorite albums of 2023

Short Fictions released a new album and a two-song single in 2023
Band leader Sam Treber shares his favorite albums of the year

The 10 Best Albums of 2023

Honesty is a common thread among the best albums of 2023.
Paramore, Miss Grit, and Jaimie Branch are among the artists featured on the list.

Barack Obama's Top Songs of 2024: Kendrick Lamar, Rema, Waxahatchee, and More

Barack Obama releases his annual list of favorite songs, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres.

The 10 Best Songs of 2023

The year's best songs in 2023 were a mix of club-ready tracks, post-punk and pop-punk cuts, and international collaborations.
Some standout songs include Peggy Gou's (It Goes Like) Nanana, Gina Birch's I Play My Bass Loud, and Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges' If You Were Mine.

Water From Your Eyes tell us about their favorite music of 2023

Water From Your Eyes, the Brooklyn duo, shares their favorite music of 2023
Their list includes artists like Mandy, Indiana, Model/Actriz, Geese, IC3PEAK, and Deerhoof

Soul Glo's Pierce Jordan discusses his favorite music of 2023

Soul Glo vocalist Pierce Jordan shares his favorite music of 2023
The list includes a mix of albums and singles across various genres

Short Fictions vocalist Sam Treber's 11 favorite albums of 2023

Short Fictions released a new album and a two-song single in 2023
Band leader Sam Treber shares his favorite albums of the year
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4 weeks ago

Theodore? Ayla? David? Check most popular baby name in your London borough and beyond

Amelia and Muhammad were the top baby names in London for girls and boys in 2023, reflecting regional diversity.
#video-games

The 10 Best Games of 2023 Ranked by Metacritic Score | HackerNoon

2023 was a landmark year for video games with engaging releases like Baldur's Gate 3, which topped the Metacritic rankings.
Games like Jack Jeanne and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 exemplified amazing critical success and refined gameplay.
The diversity of genres represented in 2023's best games shows the industry's growth and creative innovation.

Kotaku's Most Anticipated Games Of 2024

2023 was a good year for video games with notable releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Alan Wake 2.
2024 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for high-quality video game releases with 30 exciting titles scheduled to launch.

The 10 Best Games of 2023 Ranked by Metacritic Score | HackerNoon

2023 was a landmark year for video games with engaging releases like Baldur's Gate 3, which topped the Metacritic rankings.
Games like Jack Jeanne and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 exemplified amazing critical success and refined gameplay.
The diversity of genres represented in 2023's best games shows the industry's growth and creative innovation.

Kotaku's Most Anticipated Games Of 2024

2023 was a good year for video games with notable releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Alan Wake 2.
2024 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for high-quality video game releases with 30 exciting titles scheduled to launch.
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From Bobby Fischer to Magnus Carlsen: 22 of the most famous world chess championship games

Ding Liren defends his chess title against Gukesh Dommaraju from November 23 to December 15, amidst contrasting experiences and backgrounds.
from New York Post
1 month ago

'Wicked' casts a spell on box office with $46M opening, topping 'Gladiator II'

"Wicked" had a stellar $46.7 million opening day, potentially leading to a massive weekend box office total.
The combination of "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" highlights the competition in today's movie market, though they did not reach last year's iconic releases.
from ESPN.com
2 months ago

Nageeye, Chepkirui earn 1st NYC Marathon wins

Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui won the men's and women's races respectively at the New York City Marathon, marking their first victories in the event.
#books

Our 20 Favorite Books of 2023

Vanity Fair staff selects their favorite books of 2023.
The list includes a mix of poetry collections, novels, and biographies.

20 mystery novels and crime collections for your fall book reading

This year offers a rich selection of books across genres, particularly a notable surge in mystery and thriller titles for readers.

Our 20 Favorite Books of 2023

Vanity Fair staff selects their favorite books of 2023.
The list includes a mix of poetry collections, novels, and biographies.

20 mystery novels and crime collections for your fall book reading

This year offers a rich selection of books across genres, particularly a notable surge in mystery and thriller titles for readers.
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Tennis Briefing: Davis Cup progress, unlucky Seoul tournament, two remarkably short matches

The Davis Cup finals are set with several top nations qualifying; Carlos Alcaraz and others aim to bounce back from disappointing performances.

These Countries are Americans' Favorite Vacation Destinations

Americans predominantly travel within the U.S. but many also explore popular international destinations, particularly in the Caribbean, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Los Campesinos! Announce First Album Since 2017, Share New Song

The band Los Campesinos announces a tour schedule in the US in 2023.

The Sisters of Mercy plot fall tour with AFI offshoot Blaqk Audio (BV presale for Radio City Music Hall)

The Sisters of Mercy's North American tour in 2023 will feature goth AFI offshoot Blaqk Audio, starting in September.

It's a vintage year for the Oscars. But what was the strongest year in cinema history?

The current cinema season is considered the best in recent memory with high-quality films and high audience engagement.
2023 is being touted as one of the best years in film since 2013, with a strong lineup of movies and notable snubs.
#css-features

Tyler's CSS Wish List for 2024

CSS features that were wished for in 2023 have been implemented in modern browsers
New CSS features are being hoped for in 2024

Tyler's CSS Wish List for 2024

CSS features that were wished for in 2023 have been implemented in modern browsers
New CSS features are being hoped for in 2024

Tyler's CSS Wish List for 2024

CSS features that were wished for in 2023 have been implemented in modern browsers
New CSS features are being hoped for in 2024

Tyler's CSS Wish List for 2024

CSS features that were wished for in 2023 have been implemented in modern browsers
New CSS features are being hoped for in 2024
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Climate: 2023 was hottest year on record, says new EU report DW 01/09/2024

2023 was the hottest year on record with a global average temperature of 14.98C, surpassing the previous record of 2016.
The extreme temperatures in 2023 have 'profound consequences' for the goals set by the Paris Agreement.
#2024

Don't Talk Yourself Into A Downturn In 2024

Ad revenue in the US is set to grow in 2024
Media executives were overly negative about the ad market in 2023

Don't Talk Yourself Into A Downturn In 2024

Ad revenue in the US is set to grow in 2024
Media executives were overly negative about the ad market in 2023

Behind the Genius, Luck, and Blunders That Created the $9 Billion Box Office Year

The 2023 domestic box office met expectations but 2024 estimates are lower
Hollywood no longer has a reliable template for producing theatrical hits

After a grueling 2023, here are four predictions for media in 2024

Challenging year for media in 2023 with strikes, layoffs, and fee hikes.
Predictions for media in 2024: fewer TV/streaming series but potential for talented creators to excel.

Don't Talk Yourself Into A Downturn In 2024

Ad revenue in the US is set to grow in 2024
Media executives were overly negative about the ad market in 2023

Don't Talk Yourself Into A Downturn In 2024

Ad revenue in the US is set to grow in 2024
Media executives were overly negative about the ad market in 2023

Behind the Genius, Luck, and Blunders That Created the $9 Billion Box Office Year

The 2023 domestic box office met expectations but 2024 estimates are lower
Hollywood no longer has a reliable template for producing theatrical hits

After a grueling 2023, here are four predictions for media in 2024

Challenging year for media in 2023 with strikes, layoffs, and fee hikes.
Predictions for media in 2024: fewer TV/streaming series but potential for talented creators to excel.
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2023 Year In Review

The legal industry provided many stories for Above the Law in 2023
Thinking Like A Lawyer discusses the big legal stories of the year

Don't Talk Yourself Into A Downturn In 2024

Ad revenue in the US is set to grow in 2024
Media executives were overly negative about the ad market in 2023

ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2023)

The winner of the 2023 holiday card contest was Butler Snow with 44% of the vote.
Butler Snow's winning submission featured a hilarious take on the editing and review process for a law firm holiday card.

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.
#brooklyn-public-librari

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.
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The apps, movies, games, and everything else we loved in 2023

The final Installer of the year showcases the best and favorite things of 2023.
The list is not exhaustive and includes things that are new to the team, not necessarily new for the year.

SpaceX launches two rockets-three hours apart-to close out a record year

SpaceX fell short of their goal of 100 launches in 2023, ending the year with a record-breaking 98 flights.
The final launches of the year included a Falcon Heavy carrying the US military's X-37B spaceplane and a Falcon 9 with 23 Starlink Internet satellites.

Editor's pick: 10 must-read Poynter articles from 2023 - Poynter

2023 was a tough year for the news industry with layoffs being a major concern.
Poynter covered a wide range of topics throughout the year, including the impact of AI language models and a unique request received by Roy Peter Clark.

Best Data Visualization Projects of 2023

Data continues on its upwards trajectory and with it comes the importance of visualization.Many charts were made in 2023.If I liked something, it was on FlowingData.

The Best Movie Posters of 2023

I am not in the habit of buying movie posters, but I bought one this year - for a movie that doesn't even exist.A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to snag one of Sean Longmore's Barbenheimer posters.

Photos of 2023: The year of the strikes, floods, conflict

It's hard to capture a year in a single word, but for 2023, the word might just be turbulent.

47 Books We Loved This Year

HuffPost presents a list of the best books of 2023, spanning multiple genres and eras.
The list includes recommendations from bookstore staff, BookTokers, and notable authors.

Jess Williamson tells us about her favorite albums of 2023

Jess Williamson shares her ten favorite albums of 2023
Her favorite albums include 'Long Cool World' by North Americans and 'The Happiest Times I ever Ignored' by Hayden Pedigo

Apple Confirms 2023's Top Apps & Games [FREE & PAID]

The top apps and games for iPhone and iPad in 2023 include popular titles like TikTok, Instagram, Roblox, and NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition.
There is a trend towards specialized tools and apps like Shadowrocket and Procreate Pocket, indicating a diversified use of mobile devices for professional and personal purposes.

Poor Things Gets Some Props From AFI

The American Film Institute (AFI) has released its list of best films for 2023.
The list includes films like Killers of the Flower Moon, May December, and Oppenheimer.

13 Incredible Moments That Made 2023 The Year Of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift had a successful year in 2023 with multiple accomplishments and collaborations.
She won a Grammy for Best Music Video and released a highly anticipated collaboration with Ice Spice.

2023 in Photos: A Look at the Middle Months

A look back at major news moments of 2023
Includes record-setting fire season in Canada, strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions, dam breach in Ukraine, and the coronation of King Charles III

Top 25 News Photos of 2023

The article discusses major news events and moments of 2023.
The events include a Hamas attack in Israel, extreme weather events, and a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
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