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  • Apps that let people wager on current events have experienced explosive growth in Trump's second term. But one of the leading markets is tied up in lawsuits that cloud the industry's future.
  • "Chicken or beef?" A leading Israeli airline food company, which is struggling with most flights grounded, is selling its meals to the public as a low-cost delivery option during the pandemic.
  • Welcome to SUMMER at the JAZZ HOUSE! AUGUST 2-7 + AUGUST 9-14 SUMMER WORKSHOP AWARD-WINNING WORKSHOP is back on the campus of Montclair State University IN PERSON! The 2 Each one-week intensive sessions immerses students in the art of jazz performance and helps them become well-rounded musicians through masterclasses, workshops, ensemble performances and jam sessions with professional musicians. We welcome students to register for both weeks, however each in-person session has a reduced capacity limit. Students who register for both sessions will be wait-listed for the 2nd week until June 1 to give all interested students a chance to participate. https://jazzhousekids.org/summer/summer-workshop/ 2 ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES IN-PERSON @ MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY and open to students across the globe online 6 DAYS EACH WEEK / 8 HOURS EACH DAY FINAL STUDENT PERFORMANCES ON AUGUST 7 + 14 MASTERCLASSES ACCLAIMED GUEST ARTISTS EARLY-BIRD PRICING CHICA POWER Rise and Improvise! Be part of this “girls only” initiative that empowers young women and the next generation of female jazz musicians, while having fun playing this great American art form and learning about the rich contributions of women in jazz. Masterclasses ar led by internationally celebrated female jazz artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ingrid Jensen, Michela Marino Lerman, Anat Cohen, Regina Carter, and Camila Meza. FAMILY BBQ All students, faculty, friends and families are invited to meet and mingle (socially distant!) for an outdoor BBQ picnic and student jam. DAILY SCHEDULE Monday – Friday 8:45 AM Arrival; “Jazz + Eggs” Announcements 9:00 AM Improv 10:00 AM Instrumental Tech 11:00 AM Small Ensembles 12:40 PM Guest Artist Symposium + Lunch 2:00 PM Composition 3:20 PM Big Band 5:00 PM Dismissal 5:00 PM Informal Student Jam Sessions *Subject to change OR JOIN US…ONLINE! Calling all students from across the globe! If you can’t be in Montclair, New Jersey, log on each day for an in-depth musical focus and a deep dive into the technical aspects of your instrument. Students will sharpen their improvisational tools, develop as composers, participate in a virtual big bands and take part in a noon-time masterclass with CHRISTIAN McBRIDE. GENERAL INFORMATION IN-PERSON WORKSHOP LOCATION: John J. Cali School of Music Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043 REMOTE STUDENTS: Zoom links provided for all classes WORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00am – 5:00pm Private lessons are held from 5:00-6:00 PM and during lunch period Student drop off is at 8:30am AGES: 12–18 (Various skill levels welcome).
  • From Australia to Canada, Big Tech has resisted lawmakers' efforts to force them to pay news publishers for carrying their articles. Now, that battle is playing out in California.
  • Computer technology offers us abilities we could once only dream about. But many companies have yet to recognize the commercial opportunity in making products for the disabled. Some argue that ignoring accessibility issues completely is a multi-billion dollar mistake.
  • Some 200,000 tech jobs have been lost in what is seen as one of the sharpest downturns in the tech industry's history. Here is what you need to know about the mass layoffs in Silicon Valley.
  • On this August 6 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Portal North Bridge project, a discovery in South Jersey that reveals new information about the Revolutionary War and an award-winning chat with documentarian Ken Burns
  • We had 140 jazz journalists weigh in on their favorite releases of the year. Here are their top overall picks, with top finishers in Latin jazz, vocal, debut and historical categories.
  • The Senate voted around 2 a.m. Friday to confirm retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump plucked him from retirement to be his top military adviser.
  • Osaka has won four major tournaments, including two Australian Opens and two U.S. Opens. She is making her comeback after taking hiatuses from the sport in recent years.
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