Patti Smith took the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, kicking off with a raspy "Jesus" that dissolved into a laugh. She shook it off and dove into "Gloria, " a song that's been a part of her identity for decades. Smith, a punk poet with a legacy stretching back half a century, blends her unique spirituality with rock 'n' roll. Her resume? Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and...
Jaylen Brown, a key player for the Boston Celtics, recently stepped away from the basketball court to organize a charity bowling event. This wasn't just any ordinary night out; it was the first-ever "The BOWL, " hosted by Brown's 7UICE Foundation. The event took place at Kings Dining & Entertainment in Back Bay, with all proceeds going to support the foundation's ini...
Marriott's recent breakup with Sonder, a short-term rental company, has left many guests scrambling. The sudden split, announced just a week into their stays, has caused chaos for travelers who had booked through Marriott's channels. Guests like Steve McGraw, a retired tech executive, were caught off guard. He had planned a joyful 17-day trip to New York City with h...
Kazakhstan is making a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The country's government is thinking about using some of its National Fund assets, along with gold and foreign exchange reserves, to create a crypto reserve. This isn't just a small experiment. They're talking about investing between $500 million and $1 billion. That's a lot of money! The idea was sh...
MetroHealth System is in a tight spot. They're looking at a $31 million shortfall for 2026. This isn't new for them. It's the fourth year in a row they're in the red. They're not alone. Many hospitals are struggling with money. But MetroHealth's problems are getting worse. They just okayed a $2. 2 billion budget for 2026. It's got to get the final thumbs up from Cuy...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to honor some of music's biggest names in 2025. Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes are among the performers being inducted. This year's ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will be streamed on Disney+. Chubby Checker, known for his hit "T...
In the tech world, many believe that clean and well-structured code is essential for creating great products. However, Dhanji Prasanna, the chief technology officer at Block, disagrees. He argues that while good code is nice to have, it isn't what makes a product successful. Prasanna shared his thoughts on "Lenny's Podcast. " He said that many engineers think high-q...
In a quiet town in Central New York, a food factory became the center of a dramatic event. Over 50 federal agents stormed the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant, startling everyone. The owners, three brothers named Jeff, Lenny, and Mark Schmidt Jr. , were left in shock. They had never seen anything like this in the nearly 50 years their family has run the business. T...
In a quiet Encino neighborhood, a shocking crime unfolded. A man, Raymond Boodarian, is accused of a brutal act. He allegedly used the victims' own gun to end their lives. The victims, Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca, were both 70 years old. They were well-known figures, with Robin Kaye being a music supervisor for "American Idol. " The discovery of the bodies was dela...
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. It said that Texas can make websites with adult content check if users are 18 or older. This is to keep kids from seeing stuff they shouldn't. It's the first time the court has okayed something like this. Some people are not happy. They say the law is too vague and makes it hard for adults to see legal content. But Tex...