A prolific and influential musician, he helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and other hip-hop performers.
2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment
135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off new year
Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets for hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year’s Day.
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Posted inBusiness
The record rush to buy a Rolex or a Patek Philippe is over
The biggest ever boom in Swiss luxury watches is coming to an end. For three years, the industry enjoyed a surge of renewed interest that kicked off during the pandemic, when wealthy – and cash-flush – consumers stuck at home began drooling over luxury mechanical wristwear from iconic Swiss brands. That turbocharged demand for timepieces […]
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Xi vows to strengthen China’s economic recovery after ‘tough’ year
China’s youth unemployment hit a record high over the summer, before the government stopped publishing figures.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
Insurers and health care funds claimed that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
Posted inNation & World
Iran sends warship to Red Sea after U.S. sinks Houthi boats
Iran’s foray into the Red Sea a day after the U.S. action compounds a highly volatile situation in the channel.
Posted inMaine
State police determine that Bar Harbor death was not suspicious
Police provide few details but say there is no danger to the public.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Hoops teams out to strong starts
City squads living up to billing in the early going.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Bill Belichick’s recent history with the Patriots, not his past success, should determine his fate
Commentary: Sure, Belichick has won six Super Bowls in New England, but he is also responsible for an offense that has fallen apart since Tom Brady left.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Kicker carousel continues as Rams waive Havrisik, bring back Maher
The job goes back to Brett Maher, who was waived earlier this season after missing six field-goal attempts and an extra point in seven games.