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YouTube signed a long-term agreement with Universal Music Group and Sony Music, two of the world’s top three record labels, Bloomberg reports.

The deal with Universal and Sony solidifies better royalty rates for music rights holders, a major point of contention over years of negotiations between the parties. Additionally, YouTube... Читать дальше...

What is a ‘white elephant’?

I have yet to see a white elephant with my own two eyes; however, I do see the occasional gray elephant every time I go to the zoo! Some people also refer to ‘white elephant’ as a popular gift exchange game typically played at holiday parties. Traditionally, a white elephant gift is a funny gift or ‘gag’ gift.

Where did ‘white elephant’ originate from?

I was always told that a white elephant gift exchange came from the idea that albino elephants... Читать дальше...

Sure, it's late in the game, but there's still time for a last-minute trip over the holidays.

Merry Christmas, geeks: We all chipped in and got you another early look at Season 11 of Fox’s “The X-Files.” The above sneak peek features new footage from the upcoming 10-episode run, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews with stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and Mitch Pileggi. Series creator Chris Carter is also there, and he promises “a really interesting, dramatic solution” to last year’s loose ends. Also Read: 'The X-Files' Season 11: Mulder and Scully Track Down Their Son in First Trailer (Video) “Declassified... Читать дальше...

For the first time ever, Travel+Leisure, the magazine for people with inexplicable reserves of time and money, has selected Tel Aviv as one of its top 50 destinations for the coming year.

For the first time ever, Travel+Leisure, the magazine for people with inexplicable reserves of time and money, has selected Tel Aviv as one of its top 50 destinations for the coming year.

With the evolution of constantly online multiplayer games, a gaming headset is almost a necessity these days. Unfortunately, finding the right headset can be a chore. It’s even harder when you’re looking for a decent set of headphones

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Lithuania said Thursday that it would push the European Union to abolish its law on daylight saving time, claiming that most people find it annoying to have to adjust their clocks twice a year.

Knowing which U.S. counties are most suitable for a retiree’s needs can help those considering retirement options.

Mark Hunt has a few fights left for him in the UFC, but once his current contract is up, it doesn’t sound like he’ll be back.

Sure the schedule’s been a tad light for the Raptors, but is it a coincidence Toronto’s bench has come together as Delon Wright has returned from injury?

Dave Grimm—online news editor for Science—talks with Sarah Crespi about a few of this year’s top stories from our online news site, like ones on a major error in the monarch butterfly biological record and using massive balloons to build tunnels, and why they were chosen. Hint: It’s not just the stats. Sarah also interviews Staff Writer Adrian Cho about the 2017 Breakthrough of the Year. Adrian talks about why Science gave the nod to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory team for... Читать дальше...

It has been an exciting year for literature, with so many heavy-hitters releasing new works and a cavalcade of exciting debut authors joining the conversation, but the people have spoken: 13 × 7 #WINE Accent Pillow is the best-selling book of 2017.

As Christmas and New Year's Eve draw near, cities around the globe bust out their festive illuminations, eager to outshine each other in glorious displays of holiday spirit.

RIO DE JANEIRO - Peru captain Paolo Guerrero says he is innocent and will fight to clear his name after FIFA reduced his doping ban to six months, allowing him to play at next year's World Cup.

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• Dads can be hard to shop for during the holiday season.
• From socks to a modern record player, this gift guide has the perfect item for every type of dad.

It can be hard to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones during the holiday season, and dads are known to be particularly tricky.

Whether your dad is sporty, stylish, or outdoorsy, we picked 50 gifts that are suitable for every type of guy. From a durable tumbler cup to an ancestry genetic test kit... Читать дальше...

The parents of one of four men found buried on a Pennsylvania farm in July have filed a wrongful death suit in the alleged quadruple killing, claiming the mother and father of one of the accused murderers allowed their mentally ill son access to guns. The suit, filed Tuesday in Philadelphia, is the first civil...

In the spring of 1999, Eric Schmidt was the CEO of networking giant Novell—which, at the time, made him one of the more important people in the tech industry. His reputation for being good at managing nerdy geniuses inspired Fast Company to profile him and share his secrets, such as “create new ways to promote …

Sean Hannity is fighting NBC News with … NBC News.

The host of Fox News’ Hannity show is being mocked on social media after he called on “fake news @CNN and conspiracy tv @NBCNews” to take a lesson from an article published by the very same NBC News. 

“Hey fake news @CNN and conspiracy tv @NBCNews read and learn,” Hannity tweeted Thursday, linking to a story from NBC News reporting on the Justice Department’s resurfacing of a now dormant FBI investigation into a controversial uranium... Читать дальше...

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From Kate Upton and Justin Verlander's Italian nuptials to Serena Williams' star studded wedding in New Orleans, we're looking back at all the stars who tied the knot in 2017.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto has urged those already discussing or clamouring for elective positions in 2019 to stop because it is a distraction

Three women who had settled complaints against Bill O’Reilly have filed a defamation suit against him and Fox News.

The House of Representatives has given its final approval of a major overhaul in the US tax code, with President Donald Trump expected to sign the bill into law in the near future. Speaking to Sputnik, Dr. David Rosenbloom, a senior specialist on the US tax system, outlined what the bill means for Americans and the world when it becomes law.