The Only Thing There Is to Want

Max Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, says he will not decide on retirement yet, saying he wants to 'see how things unfold' before making up his mind. The veteran right-hander's comments leave open the possibility of another season, and fans and analysts are weighing where, or whether, he could pitch next.

Veteran Japanese broadcaster Tetsuko Kuroyanagi said she 'wanted to hear about so many more things' in a televised tribute to scriptwriter So Kuramoto, who has died. Speaking in an ANN program on TV Asahi, she reflected on conversations she wished she could still have with the celebrated writer of works like 'Kita no Kuni kara'. Viewers are sharing tributes to Kuramoto's legacy in Japanese television drama.

The New York Times has published a review of Sarah Hepola's new book, 'The Only Thing There Is to Want.' Hepola, the memoirist known for 'Blackout,' returns with a new work being assessed in the paper's books section. The review is drawing attention among readers following Hepola's writing, though the substance of the critique and the book's reception remain unclear from the coverage available.

App developers are comparing notes on the exact screenshot dimensions App Store Connect and Google Play require, a recurring annoyance every time they ship a release. A 2026 roundup of screenshot sizes and submission rules is circulating among iOS and Android developers, reflecting ongoing frustration with the stores' changing formatting requirements.

Max Verstappen has identified a single goal he wants to achieve before the end of 2026, according to Formula 1 reporting. The four-time world champion's comment comes as the sport prepares for major regulation changes in 2026, and fans are speculating about what the Dutch driver is targeting next.

A 78-year-old investor sold roughly $400,000 worth of stock, saying he wanted to simplify things for his children. A personal finance commentary argues the move was costly: had he held the shares until death, his heirs would have received a stepped-up cost basis, wiping out the capital gains tax bill entirely. The case highlights how the desire to spare family paperwork can override sound tax planning, and it has sparked debate about how much complexity is worth avoiding.

The Associated Press Stylebook advises journalists that artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand, and tells writers to avoid language that ascribes human characteristics to them. The guidance defines this as anthropomorphizing — attributing human traits, emotions or behaviors to non-human things — and is being shared widely as newsrooms grapple with how to cover AI accurately.

Hachimitsu Jiro, 52, of the comedy duo Tokyo Dynamite, announced at a press conference in Tokyo that he will hold a living funeral on February 27 next year. The event is part of his newly launched "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project, which will also be turned into a television program. He said he hopes to gather a luxurious lineup of guest members for the occasion.

A widely shared list rounds up the warning signs that a restaurant is dirty, overpriced, or simply bad. Contributors point to things like filthy bathrooms, sticky menus, empty dining rooms at peak hours, and huge menus as telltale signs the kitchen is not to be trusted. The collection is resonating with diners who enjoy swapping stories about meals they regret and comparing tips for spotting a bad restaurant before ordering.