NEW YORK — Asmik Grigorian is reaching a new low – in a positive way — and doing it on one of the world’s top stages. Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead ‘Carmen’ and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer A star soprano, she will sing the title role next summer in Georges Bizet’s “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano … Read more
The Atlanta Hawks narrowly fell to the Chicago Bulls, 126–123, in a highly competitive Eastern Conference matchup at State Farm Arena. Despite leading for much of the contest and receiving standout performances from Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, Atlanta was unable to close the game in the final minutes. The Hawks opened the contest with … Read more
CLEVELAND — Lots of people are getting their last-minute gifts for the big day tomorrow. Video games are always a big hit, and maybe a quick purchase of scratch-off lottery tickets could be handy in a pinch. However, there are warnings about kids and gambling problems that all parents need to see. “There’s a lot … Read more
Turkey embodies everything it accuses Israel of being. Psychologists call it “projection”: When President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accuses Israel of encroaching on its neighbors’ territory in an attempt to establish “Greater Israel,” he’s mirroring his own desire to revive the Ottoman Empire, which once ruled those same regions. When he claims that Israel has “set … Read more
A biopic on the legendary Ahilyabai Holkar is officially in the making and is slated to begin filming in mid-2026. Actor-filmmaker Dev Maneria confirmed the project about the queen of the Maratha Empire during a recent visit to Lucknow. Dev Maneria on his recent visit to Varanasi Dev, who will next be seen in the … Read more
Eric KarabellDec 22, 2025, 10:17 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. The 16th Sunday of the NFL season may be most remembered for the stunning end … Read more
In a move to strengthen US defence and increase scrutiny on defence contractors over production, President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new “Trump-class” of battleships. These battleships will be “100 times more powerful” according to Trump, and would form the centrepiece of what he has called the expanded Golden Fleet. US President Donald … Read more
President Donald Trump is moving forward with a high-profile naval initiative to create a “Golden Fleet” with the introduction of a new “battleship.” President Donald Trump takes questions from journalists after announcing the US Navy’s new Golden Fleet initiative December 22, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP) “We’re calling it the Golden Fleet that … Read more