Library of Congress honors classic recordings, new 'Star Wars' movies on the way and longer MLB beers sales

The Library of Congress has announced its list of 25 recordings to be preserved for posterity as part of the National Recording Registry. This year’s selections include iconic songs like “My Girl” by The Temptations and albums like Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” and Run-DMC’s “Raising Hell”. In other entertainment news, fans of the “Star Wars” franchise have reason to celebrate as Disney has confirmed plans for at least 11 new movies and TV shows set in the galaxy far, far away. And deep into baseball season, beer-lovers across America can now enjoy longer beer sales at Major League Baseball games, thanks to a lifting of regulations on alcohol sales.

The Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry is designed to ensure that important recordings from throughout history are preserved for future generations. Each year, the registry adds 25 new recordings to its list of preserved works. This year’s selections cover a wide range of popular music, from classic R&B to rock and hip-hop. Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” was a groundbreaking album in its time, while Run-DMC’s “Raising Hell” helped to usher in the era of hardcore hip-hop. And The Temptations’ “My Girl” remains an iconic track that’s loved by millions of fans around the world.

As for “Star Wars”, Disney has confirmed plans for at least 11 new movies and TV shows based on the hugely popular franchise. Fans can expect more adventures in the Skywalker saga, as well as several spin-off series featuring fan-favorite characters like Ahsoka Tano and Boba Fett. Meanwhile, baseball fans can now enjoy longer beer sales at MLB games. The lifting of regulations on alcohol sales means that fans can now buy beer until the seventh inning instead of the usual cut-off time of the end of the seventh inning.

In conclusion, the Library of Congress’s annual National Recording Registry is an important initiative to ensure that America’s musical heritage is preserved for future generations. The addition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”, Run-DMC’s “Raising Hell”, and other iconic recordings to the registry is a major milestone in this effort. Meanwhile, the news of new “Star Wars” movies and TV shows is sure to excite fans around the world, while longer beer sales at MLB games is a small but welcome change for baseball enthusiasts. Overall, these stories are a reminder that cultural touchstones like music, movies, and sports play an important role in our lives and our shared history.