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Last May, we reported on a story in which it seemed David had triumphed over Goliath. David was a quirky, acclaimed jewel box of a building in midtown Manhattan — the former American Folk Art Museum — and the preservationists who loved it. Goliath was the Museum of Modern Art ...

For nearly three decades, until 1974, Lt. Hiroo Onoda lived in a Philippine jungle. During those years he continued to battle with villagers. As many as 30 people were killed. It wasn't until his former commander ordered Onoda to lay down his arms that he surrendered. Onoda died Thursday. He was 91.

One change that privacy advocates have been pushing for is that the NSA no longer store the records from millions of phone calls — including those of Americans. Officials are telling Reuters and NPR that the president will endorse the idea of having a third party, not the NSA, hold that data.

As wonderful as it is to see 12 Years a Slave's top acting and production talent rewarded for a bracing and informative work, it's worth noting that 2014 was a banner year for films about nonwhite people.

Here are the latest headlines from the WNYC newsroom.

Whether you're an Oscar completist who tries to see every single movie nominated, or you want to score in the smaller categories on your office Oscar ballot—here's your guide to the movies that aren't in theaters anymore. 

The canvases of Johannes Vermeer are almost photographic — more than 150 years before the camera was invented. That’s why some have speculated that in order to achieve those uncannily real images, Vermeer must have invented an optical device that projected the image of what he saw ...

Slideshow: Tim Jenison's DIY Vermeer

A new food trend gaining popularity in New York and other cities allows diners to enjoy fine meals inside someone else's home. But the food is often just an excuse for what can essentially be a really great party with a bunch of people you've never met.

Our man Oscar played it safe again this year. It’s doubtful too many people will take issue with Gravity (a hugely successful drama with innovative film techniques) and American Hustle (a hugely commercial drama with great performances) leading the pack of nominations with ten ...

Verizon wants the internet to be more orderly - and more profitable. This week's major court decision against “net neutrality” is a big win for the company.

We've all seen people abuse, overuse and get confused by technology, from embarrassing auto-corrects to tweets that missed their mark. Bring us your best (or worst!) story, or confess your own, and we'll tell you how to turn it around when New Tech City hosts a live conversation about balancing the technology in your life on January 23 in The Greene Space.  

It's been 78 years since the U.S. brought home Olympic gold in the two-man bobsled event. Other countries routinely work with race car companies to improve their sleds, so the Americans decided to follow suit by teaming up with designers at BMW.

Got a case of the post-holiday blahs? Kick 'em to the curb with our weekly roundup of shows that are worth a wintery trek. Plus, preview music that you haven't heard before with our free downloads.

Hear Diane Birch perform pared-down renditions of songs from her album, Speak A Little Louder, in the Soundcheck studio.

Watch soul singer Charles Bradley perform songs from Victim Of Love with his band in the Soundcheck studio.

Hear the moody and transportive British trio London Grammar perform from its 2013 album, If You Wait, in the Soundcheck studio.

We speak with Ricky Kirshner, executive producer of the Superbowl halftime show since 2007, about the inner workings of such a massive event. Then, Amos Barshad, pop culture editor for Grantland, runs down Superbowl halftime history.

Get discounted admission to all six performances with open bar and VIP entry. Individual show tickets won't be on sale until contestants are announced in January. 

Looking to meet other gay women who are smart, interesting and love public radio? Don't have a lot of time? Not a problem. Join us in The Greene Space to mix and mingle with a diverse group of women in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

Q2 Music presents Brooklyn-based indie trio Hospitality, teamed up with the new-music wunderkinds Face the Music, to kick off the 2014 Ecstatic Music Festival.

Go behind the curtain with stars of the new musical adaptation: three-time Tony Award-nominee Marin Mazzie; Vincent Pastore; Tony-nominee Brooks Ashmanskas; and Heléne York. Hosted by WQXR's Elliott Forrest.