Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact … Read more

David protein bar founder pushes back after lawsuit alleges company undercounted calories

A growing controversy surrounding David protein bars — a viral favorite among wellness influencers — is drawing comparisons to the movie “Mean Girls.” A class action lawsuit filed in January alleges that the popular bars have more than 400% more fat and 80% more calories than advertised. It has prompted a flurry of recent social … Read more

Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, powerhouse editor of bestsellers, dies at 76

NEW YORK — Ann Godoff, a leading book publisher for more than 30 years with an eye for timely and timeless works from “Alexander Hamilton” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” to current bestsellers by Gisèle Pelicot and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has died. She was 76. Godoff died of cancer Tuesday … Read more