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The premiere ride at the new Epic Universe theme park is called Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. Visitors will enter the Ministry of Magic’s grand atrium for the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. They will then board the ministry’s famous magical elevators that move sideways, backward or stop violently.

Universal to debut Epic Universe

The premiere ride at the new Epic Universe theme park is called Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. Visitors will enter the Ministry of Magic’s grand atrium for the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. They will then board the ministry’s famous magical elevators that move sideways, backward or stop violently.

January 4, 2025, 6:04am Life

Universal Orlando is conjuring up more than just another wizard-themed land for Epic Universe, the first new theme park in Florida in more than 25 years. When it opens in May, Walt Disney World should be worried, analysts say. Read story

In a storied French Quarter building, the Napoleon House has been operating since 1914.

5 places to stop on a jambalaya tour of New Orleans

In a storied French Quarter building, the Napoleon House has been operating since 1914.

January 4, 2025, 6:04am Food

New Orleans is a city known for its music, history and culture, with a long held reputation as a place people can let loose and experience some of the best the South has to offer. Jazz music fills many of the city’s storied streets, but the one thing visitors never… Read story

The 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel. It features four-wheel drive, Bilstein shock absorbers, an electronic locking rear axle, all-terrain tires and a powerful six-cylinder engine.

Five dream-worthy vehicles you wish you got for holidays

The 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel. It features four-wheel drive, Bilstein shock absorbers, an electronic locking rear axle, all-terrain tires and a powerful six-cylinder engine.

January 4, 2025, 6:04am Life

Just about everyone dreams about cars they wish they could own, and there’s no better time than the holidays to make a list of vehicles you’d love to have in your driveway. The car pros at Edmunds rounded up five of their favorite dream-worthy vehicles. But rather than just list… Read story

‘Andor,’ ‘White Lotus’ and other most anticipated shows of 2025

January 4, 2025, 6:04am Entertainment

When it comes to television in 2025, the theme seems to be a return to familiarity: a revival of “King of the Hill,” Noah Wyle back in the ER and a bonanza of new seasons for returning shows ranging from the soul-searing “The Last of Us” to the highly praised… Read story

Everybody has a Story: They say it’s always quiet on New Year’s Day

January 4, 2025, 6:02am Clark County Life

New Orleans has many traditions, and Mardi Gras is the most well-known. My extended family used to gather in uptown New Orleans at our grandmother’s house and then walk down to St. Charles Avenue to watch the parades. Read story

Staying up too late no problem for this professional reader

January 4, 2025, 5:59am Entertainment

The me of 20 months ago, before I became the interim books editor, would be shocked at some things the current me does. I never used to read more than one book at a time, for instance. I used to always finish books. And there was a time when I… Read story

Sour pickles sit in a bucket of brine at a stall at Picklesburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 18, 2024. The festival, held just off the city’s Market Square each year, brings pickle lovers and permutations of pickles together.
From left, Moe Tucker, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Lou Reed from archival photography in the documentary “The Velvet Underground.” (Nat Finkelstein/Courtesy Apple TV+))

Music documentaries to stream right now

From left, Moe Tucker, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Lou Reed from archival photography in the documentary “The Velvet Underground.” (Nat Finkelstein/Courtesy Apple TV+))

January 4, 2025, 5:59am Entertainment

Over the last decade, the streaming revolution has triggered a documentary gold rush. Whatever your nonfiction area of interest happens to be — serial killers, cult leaders, athletes, con men or exotic animal enthusiasts — there’s probably several dozen documentaries available for viewing a few button-clicks away. Read story

Joshua Ray Walker performs during his Tonight Show Watch Party pop-up show at Double Wide in Dallas on Feb. 1, 2022. The country music artist played before joining fans and friends to watch his national appearance on “The Tonight Show.” (Smiley N.

Joshua Ray Walker has rallied

Joshua Ray Walker performs during his Tonight Show Watch Party pop-up show at Double Wide in Dallas on Feb. 1, 2022. The country music artist played before joining fans and friends to watch his national appearance on “The Tonight Show.” (Smiley N.

January 4, 2025, 5:58am Entertainment

Joshua Ray Walker was heading to the airport when his doctor called to break the news. This was December 2023, and the Dallas musician — an old soul with a baby face and one of the most captivating voices in country music — had been wracked by stomach pain for… Read story

Eve Hewson, from left, Sarah Greene, Sharon Horgan and Eva Birthistle in the Season 2 finale of “Bad Sisters.” (Natalie Seery/Apple)

‘Bad Sisters’ creator Horgan on Season 2’s finale

Eve Hewson, from left, Sarah Greene, Sharon Horgan and Eva Birthistle in the Season 2 finale of “Bad Sisters.” (Natalie Seery/Apple)

January 4, 2025, 5:57am Entertainment

When Season 1 of “Bad Sisters” ended in 2022, the story of the Garvey sisters seemed to have reached a tidy conclusion. Read story