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Home Depot's 'Halfway to Halloween' collection brings spooky decor early. What's new? Original
April 9, 2026, 9:48 a.m. ET Home Depot released a limited "Halfway to Halloween" collection on April 8. New items include a 9-foot T-Rex and an 8.5-foot animated knight. The viral 12-foot skeleton, Skelly, will get a voice-recording upgrade this year. Home Depot's full Halloween collection typically arrives in late July or early August. Some retailers are already gearing up for spooky season.
Kansas women’s basketball has a new addition to the roster, and it’s paying off as the Jayhawks enter the second half of the season. With only nine games left in the regular season, Kansas finds itself with 15 wins and just five losses. Despite a rough start to Big 12 Conference play, the Jayhawks have gained momentum over the past two weeks, winning three of their last four games. A big reason behind the Jayhawks’ recent success is the presence of junior center Taiyanna Jackson.
Prater and Jackson shine as Kansas beats TCU
Kansas women's basketball beat TCU 75-60 at home with big performances from its guards. Kansas jumped out to a quick start as graduate transfer guard Julie Brosseau hit a three on the first possession, giving Kansas a three-point lead to start the game. TCU quickly answered back with a couple of threes. In the first quarter, TCU shot 3-for-3 from the arc, but Kansas found an answer as they forced TCU’s shooters off the line.
Kansas defense shows strength as it shuts down Texas Tech in second half
Coming off a tough loss on the road to rival Kansas State, Kansas women’s basketball rebounded with a gritty 71-57 win over Big 12 opponent Texas Tech. Both teams battled throughout, as it was a back and forth game for the entire first half, but Kansas ended the half up 34-33. The second half was a different story when the Jayhawks stiffened up on defense. In the fourth quarter, Texas Tech went on a scoreless drought for nearly six minutes.
KU students react to the return of the Border War
The long-awaited Border War returned Saturday as Kansas beat Missouri 102-65. The first game between KU and Missouri since 2012 took place Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks and Tigers announced the re-opening of the historic rivalry back in 2019. “We’re really excited,” senior Alex Joos said. “We haven’t played them in a really long time, so it’s awesome to see the rivalry come back.
KU students react to the return of the Border War
The long-awaited Border War returned Saturday as Kansas beat Missouri 102-65. The first game between KU and Missouri since 2012 took place Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks and Tigers announced the re-opening of the historic rivalry back in 2019. “We’re really excited,” senior Alex Joos said. “We haven’t played them in a really long time, so it’s awesome to see the rivalry come back.
KU students react to the return of the Border War
The long-awaited Border War returned Saturday as Kansas beat Missouri 102-65. The first game between KU and Missouri since 2012 took place Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks and Tigers announced the re-opening of the historic rivalry back in 2019. “We’re really excited,” senior Alex Joos said. “We haven’t played them in a really long time, so it’s awesome to see the rivalry come back.
Kansas’ Lona Latema beats personal record in NCAA Championships
Sophomore Lona Latema took the course for the Jayhawks on Saturday morning at the NCAA Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. Latema kept pace, finishing 101st out of 250 runners. She clocked a time of 20:31.2, beating her personal record, according to Kansas Athletics. Heading to nationals was a first for the Eldoret, Kenya native and she was excited and confident to represent the university on the country’s biggest stage.
Caroline Crawford aids Kansas volleyball in Senior Night win over TCU
Kansas volleyball beat Texas Christian University Saturday night in a hard-fought 3-1 match. Sophomore middle blocker Caroline Crawford played with high volleyball IQ as she helped the Jayhawks to a commanding win. “She was really good,” coach Ray Bechard said. “When she plays at that level, she’s as good as anybody in our league at that position.” While the sophomore’s name wasn’t called on senior night, she played with the poise of a seasoned veteran.
Kansas volleyball’s front row controls TCU in five set win
Kansas volleyball opened its final home series of the year with a five-set win against Texas Christian University on Friday. “There was a lot to be happy about,” said head coach Ray Bechard postgame. Junior libero Kennedy Farris led the Jayhawks in an aggressive attack which gave the team a lot of momentum late in the fourth set and into the fifth set.
Kansas women’s basketball dominate Tennessee State with aggressive guard play
Kansas women’s basketball defeated Tennessee State 83-60 Sunday behind physicality and quick transition buckets from senior guard Aniya Thomas and junior guard Zakiyah Franklin. Thomas and Franklin made their efforts seen as the duo combined for 32 points on 12-of-19 shooting from the field in 31 minutes of play. “We just went with our game plan,” Franklin said.
Despite first set win, Kansas volleyball loses again to West Virginia
Kansas lost yet again, 3-1 Friday afternoon to West Virginia despite hanging on for an opening set win. After being swept on Thursday, the Jayhawks aimed to split the series. Kansas made a statement early, taking the first set after West Virginia forced two set points. Big runs were a factor for both teams in this first set as momentum swung back and forth when Kansas ultimately won. Neither team gained more than a three point lead at any time in the set.
Kansas volleyball swept by West Virginia on the road
After splitting a two-match series with Oklahoma last weekend, Kansas hoped to continue its winning ways Thursday against West Virginia. Yet, the Mountaineers silenced the Jayhawks in a three-set sweep. Kansas’ defense remained tight-knit against the Sooners over the weekend, where the Jayhawks broke the school record with 24 blocks. However, against West Virginia, Kansas tallied eight errors out the gate, including four service errors which did not help its cause.
Kansas cross country finishes in the middle at the Big 12 Championship
The Kansas men and women cross country teams were back in action Friday for the Big 12 Championship meet in Stillwater, Oklahoma. KU faced off against the highly competitive Big 12 Conference, including foes like Oklahoma, Kansas State and Texas, while challenging more unfamiliar faces like Iowa State, TCU and Texas Tech. The men's 8K began mid-morning as 82 runners were off, 10 running for Kansas. Early on, the Jayhawks positioned themselves in the middle of the pack.
Kansas cross-country runs fast and competitive course at Gans Creek Classic
Kansas cross-country was off and running Friday morning at the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri, where the women placed sixth with 180 points and the men finished 12th with 322 points. The Jayhawks traveled for the first time this season as they competed against longtime former Big 12 rival Missouri. 16 other teams completed the field, giving KU some stiff competition compared to their last meet at Rim Rock Farm where Kansas ran against Kansas City and Oral Roberts.
Errors plague Kansas volleyball as they drop three straight sets in loss to Iowa State
Kansas volleyball came out a bit flat even with a noisy and energetic Horejsi Arena behind them in their straight-set loss to Iowa State on Saturday. Early on, the Jayhawks weren’t finding a rhythm as their hitting percentage was down around .250 after the first set. On the other side of the net, Iowa State was regularly connecting on short and long volleys. Despite the Cyclones nearly doubling Kansas’ hitting percentage, the Jayhawks found a way to hang in there.
Kansas comes up just short against Iowa State, falls to 0-4 in Big 12 play
Kansas women's soccer lost a physical game against conference foe Iowa State in Ames, Iowa Sunday afternoon 1-0. The Jayhawks were 5-7-1 and looking to get their first conference win of the year, as they lost in extra time to Kansas State in Lawrence last week. The Cyclones began quickly getting multiple scoring opportunities, but senior goalkeeper Sarah Peters stood tall and made the save for Kansas.
Bob Timmons Classic marks the start of the KU cross country season
The Kansas men's and women’s cross country teams kicked off their season at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday for the Bob Timmons Classic. The inaugural race of the season began at 9 a.m. with the men running the 6K, followed by the women’s 5K which began at 10 a.m. Competing with the Jayhawks were Oral Roberts and Kansas City, formerly known as UMKC. The Kansas men dominated with runners placing in all top five positions. The KU women proved dominant as well, with three runners finishing in the top five.
Isaiah Jackson vaults up mock Draft of BBN/Babcock to Warriors’ 14th pick
(Photo: Brett Carlsen / Getty Images) Matt Babcock has updated his mock 2021 NBA Draft board for BasketballNews and now has the Golden State Warriors picking Isaiah Jackson (Kentucky) with the 14th pick. Last month, Jackson was 24th on Babcock’s board and is currently 19th on Jonathan Givony’s DraftExpress/ESPN, and 37th on Aran Smith’s NBADraft.net boards. Davion Mitchell is still Babcock’s pick for the Warriors at No. 7, although we challenged that notion recently.
Opinion | Thanks to Modi, India Had a ‘State-Orchestrated Covid Massacre’
June 23, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET Video by Veda Shastri, Adam B. Ellick and Gabe Johnson In the Opinion video above, Kunal Kamra, an enormously popular stand-up comedian in India, puts all jokes aside and takes a serious look at his government’s handling of the pandemic.
Video: Opinion | Thanks to Modi, India Had a ‘State-Orchestrated Covid Massacre’
Did you know India was the first country in the world to beat the coronavirus, in Jan 2021? Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi, blatantly lying. My name is Kunal Kamra, I’m a Stand-up comedian from India. “The Government has no [BLEEP] [BLEEP] answers. Nothing new.” And this is where even I stop laughing. “India is experiencing the world’s worst coronavirus outbreak.” “This crisis is unfolding on the ground at such a rapid speed.” “—360,000 new infections in just the last 24 hours.
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Creamy Curried Celery Root Soup
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Critics’ Picks: Man With a Movie Camera
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The Sweet Spot | Don’t Like ‘Seinfeld’?
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Outdoor Pianos, Impromptu Concerts
For two weeks this summer, 88 outdoor pianos will be available in all five boroughs of New York City. The Times’s chief classical music critic, Anthony Tommasini, decided to sample a few.
The Sweet Spot | Changing CNN
If you were CNN’s new president, what changes would you make? David Carr and A. O. Scott discuss, with Brian Stelter.
A Pedophile Doctor Drew Suspicions for 21 Years. No One Stopped Him.
The federal government’s Indian Health Service failed to protect Native American boys from Pat Weber’s sexual abuse, despite repeated warning signs The Wall Street Journal Last Chance 50¢ per Week Subscribe Now This article is a joint investigation between Frontline PBS and The Wall Street Journal. A related documentary aired Feb. 12 on PBS.
A Pedophile Doctor Drew Suspicions for 21 Years. No One Stopped Him.
This story was published as part of a collaboration with The Wall Street Journal, which includes the upcoming film “Predator on the Reservation,” which premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 on PBS. At first, officials at the U.S. Indian Health Service overlooked the peculiarities of their unmarried new doctor, including the children’s toys he hoarded in his basement on the reservation. They desperately needed a pediatrician at their hospital in Browning, Mont.
Critics' Picks: 'Un Chien Andalou'
A. O. Scott looks back at Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali's short film.
Critics' Picks: 'Charade'
A. O. Scott looks back at the 1963 caper film starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and Walter Matthau.
The Sweet Spot | Last Dances
A. O. Scott and David Carr (watch him bust a move) look back at the deaths of Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Adam Yauch and others.
‘The Newsroom’ in the Newsroom
David Carr and A. O. Scott talk about Aaron Sorkin’s “The Newsroom” from their perch in the Times cafeteria.
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Plumbing the Deep
By Gabe Johnson and Mekado Murphy | Mar. 1, 2013 | 2:19 Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor talk about their new film “Leviathan,” a documentary about commercial fishing without interviews, voice-over, narrative or a traditional point of view.
The Brotherhood - Video - NYTimes.com
By Samantha Stark, Gabe Johnson and Emma Cott | Aug. 4, 2012 | 2:22 Welcome to Fortress Astoria, the home of Danny, Shy, Luke and Rick. They’re all unmarried and approaching 40, and they’ve been roommates for the last 18 years.
Blood Brothers: A Story of Honor, Duty and Tragedy
Twin brothers Mike and Chris Goski enlisted in the U.S. military after 9/11. Their long journey home is a story of love and loss. Warning: Strong language. Video: Gabe Johnson/WSJ. Photo: Laura Buckman for The Wall Street Journal. Chris Goski was born on May 1, 1981. His twin brother Mike followed a few minutes later. It’s the way it would always be. They grew up in Red Oak, Texas, a small town south of Dallas, and after 9/11 they both enlisted in the military, answering the call of duty.
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Musical Moments, Part 9
Anthony Tommasini performs favorite classical music moments sent in by readers.
Critics' Picks: 'The Last Picture Show'
A. O. Scott looks back at Peter Bogdanovich's film about the end of an era in a small Texas town.
Looking Back at Elizabeth Taylor
A. O. Scott reflects on the life and career of this star of the silver screen.
Critics’ Picks: ‘A Face in the Crowd’
A. O. Scott examines the creation of a media sensation in Elia Kazan’s film.
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Exposing Wall Street
People get naked as part of a performance art piece about Wall Street transparency.
'Are You Jewish?'
Mitzvah tanks, or "synagogue on wheels'', operated by the Chabad Lubavitch group of Hasidic Jews, are set to hit city streets.
The Sweet Spot | Book Smart
By Gabe Johnson | Mar. 15, 2013 | 5:10 In this week’s episode, A. O. Scott and David Carr delve into reading, the tried-and-true way and the technologically savvy way. What’s your preference?
Op-Ed at 40: Four Decades of Art
By Gabe Johnson | Sep. 26, 2010 | 10:18 A short history of Op-Ed illustration, featuring interviews with art directors and illustrators and a detailed look at some of the work that has appeared in the paper and the Web site.
Bel Canto - Video - NYTimes.com
By Gabe Johnson | Nov. 28, 2008 | 8:07 Anthony Tommasini, classical music critic of The New York Times, discusses the heritage of bel canto opera.
Pot Pie Confidential
Reporter Michael Moss and Investigations Editor Christine Kay find that cooking a pot pie safely isn't easy or convenient.
Soldiers in Crisis
A call comes in to the Veterans Administration suicide prevention hotline center in Canandaigua, N.Y.
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