Today is Pi Day, a celebration of the ratio of the circumference of a circle. Though the numeric value of Pi (π) actually goes on forever — according to Guinness World Records, the most accurate value contains more than 62 trillion digits — it’s commonly shortened to 3.14, hence the March 14 celebration date. Despite … Read more
St. John’s will face fifth-seeded Marquette, which rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Xavier, in a Big East Tournament semifinal on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a look at the Golden Eagles: Kam’s court Kam Jones is one of the premier guards in the country. The senior was a National Player of … Read more
Most major bank CEOs — like Jamie Dimon and David Solomon — have adapted since Donald Trump took office: Weighing in on economic policy, getting clarity on issues like tariffs, and publicly acknowledging Trump’s eagerness to work with the business community. They understand, it seems, that an olive branch is the way to stay relevant. … Read more
Here’s a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings. Most people check their phones shortly after waking up. While scrolling social media can provide a rush of feel-good dopamine, the instant gratification leads to constant cravings for more stimulation. Exposure to blue light from electronics instead of natural sunlight … Read more
Happily never after? Rachel Zegler fired back at a critic on social media after they claimed she’s not a soprano in Disney’s “Snow White” live-action film. The Golden Globe winner, 23, who is the lead star of the adaptation, attended a promotional event in Segovia, Spain, on Tuesday ahead of the film’s release on March … Read more
The first Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us. The planet of the mind and the mouth, thought and expression, Mercury begins its retrograde on Saturday, March 15, in the heat-seeking sign of Aries before slipping into the power poet bird bath of Pisces on March 29. Mercury stations direct on April 7 and finally … Read more
Ahoy, star seeds! The first Mercury retrograde of the year is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in the insolent, fire-breathing sign of Aries and the idealistic, hallucinogenic tidal pools of Pisces. When does Mercury go into retrograde? Our planet of the mind and the mouth, information and slander, … Read more
Joann Inc.’s move to stop taking gift cards after Feb. 28 has angered some of the crafts retailer’s customers as the company winds down its operations. The company announced earlier this year that it had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time to “facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its … Read more
Deivon Smith is ready to play through the pain as long as this season lasts. After being in and out of action since suffering a badly bruised right shoulder on Jan. 11, the 6-foot point guard returned Thursday for the start of the Big East Tournament. Smith scored three points and added four rebounds and … Read more
Journeyman quarterback Gardner Minshew has found a landing spot for the 2025 season. Minshew has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs, according to multiple reports on Thursday. He takes the place of Carson Wentz as Kansas City’s backup QB. The former Jaguars sixth-round pick is on the fifth different team after being released … Read more