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Roberta Flack, the soul-stirring singer whose voice shaped decades of music with hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” has passed away at 88 leaving a legacy that defied easy categorization, blending soul, jazz, and folk into something timeless.

Unfurling like a vintage tapestry, the documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" is a journey through time, starting not with the roar of guitars but with gentle, almost sacred images from the band members' childhoods forming a prelude to a saga where Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham's paths converge, creating the sound that would later echo through rock history.

Even in 2025, where the digital soundscape is dominated by the ephemeral beats of auto-tuned pop and synthetic rap, the resilience of rock music's elder statesmen to keep on rocking is nothing short of miraculous.

As debates over a potential ban on TikTok in the United States loom, one must consider the app's extensive impact on news consumption and public opinion. With its unique blend of entertainment and information, TikTok has become an influential player in shaping how Americans engage with news.

In 1925, at Selfridge's in London, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird unveiled something the world had never seen before. His audience, small but intrigued, watched as ghost-like images flickered to life on a screen. 2025 is the 100th anniversary of the first public demonstration of television—a moment of genius birthed by the kind of tinkering that involved biscuit tins and bicycle lamps.

In a world where technology drives economies and underpins daily life, the spat over the role of H-1B visas in the US is raising the questions about a STEM skills gap: are Western countries generating enough qualified individuals to meet demand?

Alright, lovely people! You know it's Christmas when the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those warm, festive spices hits you — and there's no better way to get that Christmassy vibe than with a cracking mince pie. So what is the ultimate pie for you?

Christmas is coming and Europe is starting to close-down leading to an ongoing debate over work-life balance. Europeans, who enjoy some of the most generous vacation allowances in the world, report feeling just as vacation-deprived as Americans, who typically take far fewer days off. How can it be that two such different systems yield similar frustrations?

Picture this: you’re standing in the middle of Leicester Square, a half-eaten cone of gelato in one hand, and a vague sense of déjà vu lingering in the air. Something’s coming to the West End in 2025, and it’s wearing a plaid mini-skirt, holding a giant stuffed rose, and occasionally breaking out into song.