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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made… PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, created in the 1950s, wafts from bars, bedrooms and businesses across Haiti, lifting spirits and providing solace from the country’s grinding poverty and soaring gang violence. On the night of Nov. 18, when Haiti classified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, compas music accompanied a cheering crowd jogging throug...

Love gaming but don't quite know why? Whether you want to understand more about the hobby that steals so much of your time (and cash) or you're keen to work out exactly why it feels so damn good to watch those numbers go up, there's a wealth of literature out there exploring this wonderful world of play. I've been ripping into these titles for years now, but I keep a select few on my shelf within easy reach, and I've brought them all here to you today. Hint: they make excellent gifts for gamers if you're at a loss.Jane McGonigal's 'Reality is Broken' is one of the first I picked up when I got serious about learning how this artform ticks and it's potential away from the controller. It's where I'd recommend most players start, but it's complemented beautifully by works of Tom Bissell, Jorda...

Netflix has released the list of movies and TV shows that will be expiring from the streaming service beginning in January. There’s a large list of movies that will be taken away on January 1, 2026. There are also some fan favorite films listed here, including the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, all six seasons of Lost, the Maze Runner movies, and more. By the way, if you don’t know, it’s normal for Netflix to remove titles each month, and this is not just happening due to the clock striking midnight on January 1, 2026. We’ve gathered up a list of all the titles listed, and you can see for yourself. Be sure to get streaming if you have any of these shows or films on your must-watch list. Keep reading to find out more… Scroll down to see what is being removed from Netflix in 2026, so far… ...

Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. — RANDOLPH—Internationally renowned vocal ensemble Windborne invites audiences to celebrate the season with “Music of Midwinter,” a heartfelt concert that brings light to the darkest time of year. Known for their four-part harmonies and dedication to traditional music from around the world, Windborne will draw on midwinter music spanning continents and centuries—from American and British Isles folk songs to classical works and global traditions. Their lush vocals and warm stage presence create an intimate and uplifting atmosphere that has captivated audiences worldwide. While their Burlington performance is sold out, tickets remain available for their Chandler Music Hall appearance. Windborne—featuring Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Row...

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More This holiday season has brought with it some excellent offers, and the Skytech Crystal gaming PC is one for all those who are operating with strict spending limits. This gaming PC offers the Ryzen 7 5700 and the RTX 5070 for 8% in this Amazon deal. The original asking price was $1,199.99 but you can grab it right now for $1,099.99. Considering the hardware inside, we think this is a good offer, and aesthetically, this gaming PC is very stylish. The RTX 5060 brings with it all the new technologies like Reflex 2 and DLSS 4 that elevate the gaming experience, and we think it is worth serious consideration. Prices and savings subject to chan...

Obviously the best part of going to the movie theater is seeing something on a really big screen with good sound in a comfy chair surrounded by lots of people who are halfheartedly watching while they occasionally glance at TikTok on their phones. (Okay so the last part is not necessarily ideal.) But I love the entire ritual of theatergoing. The trailers. The hideous carpets that have somehow not been replaced since 1998 even if the theater is only five years old. And especially perusing the latest movie posters, which let you know what films are coming soon to a theater near you.While Netflix and Prime Video and the rest of the streamers do make posters for some of their titles, I do worry that as movie theaters struggle movie posters may become an endangered species. So we ought to celeb...

Universal Music Group, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle division, has announced the opening of two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London.  The Shops offer exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s artists, songwriters and labels, and also provide fans with dedicated locations for exclusive experiences. The New York location is right next to the entrance of Madison Square Garden, and the London store is deep in the heart of Camden Market, the city’s legendary music and arts hub. UMusic Shop NY opens today, Wednesday, December 10, at 2 Penn Plaza, becoming UMG’s first permanent brick-and-mortar superfan retail experience in North America. The store features a wide selection of vinyl and multiple merch offers from artists like Oli...

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. You may like NYT Connections today (game #914) - today's words (Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…QUESERABUNNYEARSQUEUEDEVILGNOMEGRILLSEARBOWLELLEJACKETSHEDAREARESSPRINKLERNYT Connections toda...

The runtime for the Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer reportedly dropping this week has seemingly been revealed.Per data from the Korean Media Rating Board, the trailer will clock in at just under 90 seconds, at one minute and 25 seconds.The trailer is expected to play before screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which arrives in theaters on December 19. That's almost exactly a year before Doomsday's release date, which is teasing things way further in advance than is usual for the MCU (by contrast, Infinity War and Endgame's first trailers dropped just six and five months before those movies' respective releases). You may like Filming on the new movie wrapped in September, so there should be plenty of footage to work with for a potential teaser. It's likely that Marvel will be keeping it...

NEW YORK CITY - The music diva of all music divas has been announced as the headliner for the biggest annually televised New Year’s Eve celebration.Motown great, Diana Ross, will help illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a live performance as the headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”The show, airing on December 31st on ABC, kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET and runs through 4:00 a.m. with 39 music artists performing from New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and more.“Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” Diana Ross said.Here is the star-studded lineup of performers:4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Chan...