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Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D

Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
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Nike sued over closure of crypto business

Nike was sued on Friday by purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other cryptocurrency assets who said they suffered significant losses when

Nike sued over closure of crypto business
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Can 'Étoile' make ballet cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' creators pirouette to ballet-themed show

Jack runs a ballet company in New York

Can 'Étoile' make ballet cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' creators pirouette to ballet-themed show
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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'A dream come true': Husband & wife architects share design vision for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art expansion

'A dream come true': Husband & wife architects share design vision for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art expansion

'A dream come true': Husband & wife architects share design vision for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art expansion
Arts|Crime|Education

Brooklyn exhibit showcases art by Rikers Island inmates

Brooklyn exhibit showcases art by Rikers Island inmates

Brooklyn exhibit showcases art by Rikers Island inmates
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Harvey Fierstein to be awarded special Tony Award for lifetime in the theater

Actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein needs to find room for another award

Harvey Fierstein to be awarded special Tony Award for lifetime in the theater
Arts|Entertainment

Cheech and Chong ride once more

Being on the road has always been the natural state for Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong

Cheech and Chong ride once more
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Jensen McRae makes authentic folk-pop the internet can't resist

California-raised singer-songwriter Jensen McRae makes folk-pop the internet adores

Jensen McRae makes authentic folk-pop the internet can't resist
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So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition

So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political

Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans

Trump often casts himself as a man of the people. But his statue garden feeds into a ‘great man’ approach to history at the expense of local and state history.

Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers

A Mexican music icon is using a typically male genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers while defending themselves and to highlight the more complicated aspects of gender-based violence

A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers
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Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhere

The great composer Stephen Sondheim loved puzzles, and when he died in 2021, he left one for his good friend, British super-producer Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhere
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Billy Idol on his first album in over a decade, surviving addiction, the Rock Hall and more

Punk rock icon Billy Idol released his first new album in 11 years on Friday

Billy Idol on his first album in over a decade, surviving addiction, the Rock Hall and more
Arts|Education|Opinion

‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years

The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.

‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Coco Jones is fearless on debut album 'Why Not More?'

Grammy-winner Coco Jones is releasing her debut album, “Why Not More?”

Coco Jones is fearless on debut album 'Why Not More?'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Bowen Yang feels very bleeping strongly that ‘SNL’ should be able to use profanity for comic effect

Bowen Yang feels very bleeping strongly that ‘SNL’ should be able to use profanity for comic effect

Bowen Yang feels very bleeping strongly that ‘SNL’ should be able to use profanity for comic effect
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Shakespeare didn’t abandon his wife in Stratford, letter suggests

Shakespeare didn’t abandon his wife in Stratford, letter suggests

Shakespeare didn’t abandon his wife in Stratford, letter suggests
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Natalia Lafourcade’s alter ego takes center stage in ‘Cancionera’

When Natalia Lafourcade sat down to craft “Cancionera” she never expected to discover an alter ego that would lead her down a pathway of artistic enlightenment

Natalia Lafourcade’s alter ego takes center stage in ‘Cancionera’
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform

A landscape historian explains how a Victorian tradition became a tool for social change in 19th- and 20th-century Philadelphia.

The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform
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Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits

Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits

Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits
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Jon Hamm explores the Dodgers and a dark history in Los Angeles in ‘The Big Fix’

Jon Hamm explores the Dodgers and a dark history in Los Angeles in ‘The Big Fix’

Jon Hamm explores the Dodgers and a dark history in Los Angeles in ‘The Big Fix’
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The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier

Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier would've turned 100 on June 25

The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier
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No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz

No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival
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10 movies that defined the Vietnam War on the big screen

The Vietnam War cast a long shadow across not just one of the most fertile periods of American filmmaking, but has led filmmakers for the past half century to reckon with its complicated legacy

10 movies that defined the Vietnam War on the big screen
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10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world

10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War
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11 notable songs about the Vietnam War

War has long inspired artists and musicians

11 notable songs about the Vietnam War
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Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.”

Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success
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Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
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Charles Burnett on the never-ending battle of 'Killer of Sheep'

Charles Burnett has been living with “Killer of Sheep” for more than half a century

Charles Burnett on the never-ending battle of 'Killer of Sheep'
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Harvey Weinstein motives are disputed as sex crimes retrial begins

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on rape and sexual assault charges got underway on Wednesday, as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer offered starkly contrasting explanations

Harvey Weinstein motives are disputed as sex crimes retrial begins
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A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month

A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction
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Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it

Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
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Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Ryan Fleur has been promoted to president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, leading an institution that he has worked for since 2012

Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia Orchestra
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A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb

The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday

A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb
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George Clooney is optimistic America has better days ahead. Patti LuPone is everyone else

George Clooney is optimistic America has better days ahead. Patti LuPone is everyone else

George Clooney is optimistic America has better days ahead. Patti LuPone is everyone else
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The ‘Star Wars’ timeline is confusing. Here’s when ‘Andor,’ ‘Skeleton Crew’ and more take place

The ‘Star Wars’ timeline is confusing. Here’s when ‘Andor,’ ‘Skeleton Crew’ and more take place

The ‘Star Wars’ timeline is confusing. Here’s when ‘Andor,’ ‘Skeleton Crew’ and more take place
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Tina Knowles' memoir 'Matriarch' is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick

Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles' memoir 'Matriarch' is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick
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Young woman with Down syndrome spreads joy with handmade greeting cards

Young woman with Down syndrome spreads joy with handmade greeting cards

Young woman with Down syndrome spreads joy with handmade greeting cards
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Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a prominent Georgian and Russian sculptor known for colossal, often controversial, monuments, has died at 91

Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91
Americas|Arts|Entertainment

The 2025 Latin Grammys will return to Las Vegas for the 15th time

The 2025 Latin Grammys are headed back to Las Vegas

The 2025 Latin Grammys will return to Las Vegas for the 15th time
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Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards

Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Simone Biles and Gracie Abrams all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators

Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards
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Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison

A new exhibition at Colorado State University highlights 100 years of women’s work.

Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison
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Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a Russian-Georgian sculptor, painter and architect known for his large-scale and sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian state news agency TASS reported on

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91
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Timothée Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, is having her own moment

Timothée Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, is having her own moment

Timothée Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, is having her own moment
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'Andor' returns to Disney+ and takes 'Star Wars' to new and rebellious places

“Andor” is returning to Disney+

'Andor' returns to Disney+ and takes 'Star Wars' to new and rebellious places
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A Ninja Warrior competitor's Hot Wheels collection is so vast, it caught Mattel's attention

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on how a Ninja Warrior competitor's collection of 5,000 Hot Wheels caught the attention of Mattel.

A Ninja Warrior competitor's Hot Wheels collection is so vast, it caught Mattel's attention
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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed
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This week’s episode of ‘The Last of Us’ absolutely wrecked us

This week’s episode of ‘The Last of Us’ absolutely wrecked us

This week’s episode of ‘The Last of Us’ absolutely wrecked us
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It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun

It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun

It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun
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'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office

Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days

'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office
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Stevie Nicks working on ‘autobiographical’ album inspired by Prince and other ‘fantastic men’ she’s known

Stevie Nicks working on ‘autobiographical’ album inspired by Prince and other ‘fantastic men’ she’s known

Stevie Nicks working on ‘autobiographical’ album inspired by Prince and other ‘fantastic men’ she’s known
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An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space

An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space

An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space
Arts|US

Man discovers connection to Boston's Old North Church, donates piece of American history

Man discovers connection to Boston's Old North Church, donates piece of American history

Man discovers connection to Boston's Old North Church, donates piece of American history
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'I'm spreading the joy': Artist 'hides' painted seashells for others to find

'I'm spreading the joy': Artist 'hides' painted seashells for others to find

'I'm spreading the joy': Artist 'hides' painted seashells for others to find
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Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today

Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today

Why the 20-year-old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ film still bewitches audiences today
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HOLLYWOOD MINUTE: PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND PICKLEBALL

2005's "Pride & Prejudice" returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary, and a documentary looks at the pickleball boom.

HOLLYWOOD MINUTE: PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND PICKLEBALL
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Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past

Because the US government has rarely offered full-throated support for the arts, there’s a long tradition of innovation, adaptation and collective action among American artists.

With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
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Louisiana faces tourism setback as Canadians cancel trips

Louisiana faces tourism setback as Canadians cancel trips

Louisiana faces tourism setback as Canadians cancel trips
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Technology

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes
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Maine's hidden 'Sistine Chapel' inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoes

The recent launch of a website dedicated to frescoes in a Maine meeting house has created a new surge of interest in the paintings

Maine's hidden 'Sistine Chapel' inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoes
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Russia jails 19-year-old for nearly three years for condemning Ukraine conflict

A Russian court handed down a prison sentence of nearly three years to Darya Kozyreva, a young activist who used 19th-century poetry and graffiti to protest the conflict in

Russia jails 19-year-old for nearly three years for condemning Ukraine conflict
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Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour

Katy Perry has been busy

Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour
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Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe

Four months after its reopening, Notre Dame Cathedral hosted an emotional Easter ceremony Friday centered on the Crown of Thorns relic

Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe
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'Star Wars' fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan

The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027 starring Ryan Gosling

'Star Wars' fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan
Arts|Entertainment

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Arts|Health|Lifestyle

"Music and Mindfulness" program helps patients manage pain and anxiety during rehab

"Music and Mindfulness" program helps patients manage pain and anxiety during rehab

"Music and Mindfulness" program helps patients manage pain and anxiety during rehab
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams among A-listers at Ralph Lauren show

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams among A-listers at Ralph Lauren show

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams among A-listers at Ralph Lauren show
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Sinners,’ shot on IMAX film, is a historic first for female cinematographers

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw didn’t realize she was going to make history for her profession on “Sinners.”

‘Sinners,’ shot on IMAX film, is a historic first for female cinematographers
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics

James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day

Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Eddie Vedder’s quest to help cure a rare disease subject of new documentary

Eddie Vedder’s quest to help cure a rare disease subject of new documentary

Eddie Vedder’s quest to help cure a rare disease subject of new documentary
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Natalie Portman says ‘bookish’ persona was ‘my way of protecting myself’ as a child star

Natalie Portman says ‘bookish’ persona was ‘my way of protecting myself’ as a child star

Natalie Portman says ‘bookish’ persona was ‘my way of protecting myself’ as a child star
Arts|Food|Lifestyle

Local artist uses art to give back to the community

Local artist uses art to give back to the community

Local artist uses art to give back to the community
Arts|Entertainment

Theater takes action as 'Minecraft Movie' screenings erupt into chaos

Theater takes action as 'Minecraft Movie' screenings erupt into chaos

Theater takes action as 'Minecraft Movie' screenings erupt into chaos
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Filmmaker-music journalist Cameron Crowe has a memoir out this fall. It’s called ‘The Uncool'

Cameron Crowe was planning to compile some of his old music interviews for a book when he realized he had a more personal story to tell

Filmmaker-music journalist Cameron Crowe has a memoir out this fall. It’s called ‘The Uncool'
Arts|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Daffodil field in Massachusetts started during World War II no longer a hidden secret

Daffodil field in Massachusetts started during World War II no longer a hidden secret

Daffodil field in Massachusetts started during World War II no longer a hidden secret
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

The latest trend in watches might surprise you

The latest trend in watches might surprise you

The latest trend in watches might surprise you
Americas|Arts|Fashion and Beauty|World

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week processions across Guatemala and beyond

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Davido's '5ive' welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth

Afrobeats megastar Davido is readying his new album

Davido's '5ive' welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth
Arts|Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71

One of the biggest stars of Philippine cinema in a career spanning seven decades, Nora Aunor has died

Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
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Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable – and therein lies their power.

Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Theatre muralist reacts to artwork damaged in fire caused by alleged arsonist

Theatre muralist reacts to artwork damaged in fire caused by alleged arsonist

Theatre muralist reacts to artwork damaged in fire caused by alleged arsonist
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

NYC video store rewinds time with old school movie-buying experience rooted in nostalgia

NYC video store rewinds time with old school movie-buying experience rooted in nostalgia

NYC video store rewinds time with old school movie-buying experience rooted in nostalgia
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Support blooms for Island flower shop owner who loses mom before grand opening

Support blooms for Island flower shop owner who loses mom before grand opening

Support blooms for Island flower shop owner who loses mom before grand opening
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In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer landmark is reborn for today

Andrew Ahn’s “The Wedding Banquet” is the most personal of remakes

In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer landmark is reborn for today
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder

The 2025 Tribeca Festival will feature a medley of music stars, including Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus and Eddie Vedder, in its 24th edition

Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder
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Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small company whose factory nestled deep in the hills of eastern Germany produces painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors

Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’

Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’
Africa|Arts|Lifestyle|US|World

An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition

In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in white tunics gather at the DSK Mariam Church to chant and pray in an ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity

An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition
Arts|Crime|US

Damaged memorial dedicated to former slave has residents upset

Damaged memorial dedicated to former slave has residents upset

Damaged memorial dedicated to former slave has residents upset
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Billie Eilish says she ‘absolutely hated’ her name growing up

Billie Eilish says she ‘absolutely hated’ her name growing up

Billie Eilish says she ‘absolutely hated’ her name growing up
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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know

The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event

Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Artist Kehinde Wiley puts power in a new frame with paintings of African leaders

American artist Kehinde Wiley has unveiled an exhibition in Morocco of portraits of African leaders as part of a yearslong series exploring politics and image-making

Artist Kehinde Wiley puts power in a new frame with paintings of African leaders
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|US

See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away

See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

8-year-old Lego builder advances to international competition

8-year-old Lego builder advances to international competition

8-year-old Lego builder advances to international competition
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page revisit a unique 25-year-old live set

One of the more puzzling live albums of all time came out in 2000

The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page revisit a unique 25-year-old live set
Arts|Education|Political|US

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Arts|Europe|World

Vatican puts Sagrada Família architect on the path to sainthood

Vatican puts Sagrada Família architect on the path to sainthood

Vatican puts Sagrada Família architect on the path to sainthood
Arts|Crime|Lifestyle|US

'It's cathartic': Guns to Garden Tools ceremony honors lives taken by guns

'It's cathartic': Guns to Garden Tools ceremony honors lives taken by guns

'It's cathartic': Guns to Garden Tools ceremony honors lives taken by guns
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

17-year-old with autism set to perform the national anthem Orioles game

17-year-old with autism set to perform the national anthem Orioles game

17-year-old with autism set to perform the national anthem Orioles game
Arts|Crime|US

Robber takes man's $10,000 custom-made violin on train in downtown Chicago

Robber takes man's $10,000 custom-made violin on train in downtown Chicago

Robber takes man's $10,000 custom-made violin on train in downtown Chicago
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal

25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal

25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Sinners’ mixes blues, vampires and the Mississippi Delta into Ryan Coogler’s 1st original film

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has made his first truly original film in “Sinners,” which opens in theaters nationwide Friday

'Sinners’ mixes blues, vampires and the Mississippi Delta into Ryan Coogler’s 1st original film
Arts|Business|Entertainment

On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act

Touring has become one of the few reliable income streams for working musicians. But a new study finds that the benefits from opening for major artists are often fleeting.

On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act
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See inside Lenny Kravitz’s luxurious Parisian mansion

See inside Lenny Kravitz’s luxurious Parisian mansion

See inside Lenny Kravitz’s luxurious Parisian mansion
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Peru mourns death of Nobel laureate writer Vargas Llosa

Peruvians mourned the death on Monday of lauded writer Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature and a former presidential candidate.

Peru mourns death of Nobel laureate writer Vargas Llosa
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'Anna's Gift': Students perform original piece in memory of band director's daughter

'Anna's Gift': Students perform original piece in memory of band director's daughter

'Anna's Gift': Students perform original piece in memory of band director's daughter
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Turkey to begin restoration work on dome of Hagia Sophia

Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure,

Turkey to begin restoration work on dome of Hagia Sophia
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Man crafts unique sculptures from old farm equipment

Man crafts unique sculptures from old farm equipment

Man crafts unique sculptures from old farm equipment
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Gloom in Barbieland as Trump tariffs drive up costs

Surrounded by hundreds of Barbies at her home in the northern Spanish port of Gijon, TikTok influencer and collector Noemi de Lama has shared the news with her followers that

Gloom in Barbieland as Trump tariffs drive up costs
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Artist sees beyond city's grit to paint heart of the city

Artist sees beyond city's grit to paint heart of the city

Artist sees beyond city's grit to paint heart of the city
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More complaints surface over wedding photographer and undelivered photos

More complaints surface over wedding photographer and undelivered photos

More complaints surface over wedding photographer and undelivered photos
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Pope puts Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood

Pope Francis has approved the first step towards sainthood for Antoni Gaudi, the modernist architect behind Barcelona's "Sagrada Familia" basilica, the Vatican said on Monday.

Pope puts Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood
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Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in 'Hamilton' this fall

Leslie Odom Jr_, one of the original cast members of the mega-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” is coming back for another shot, a role he says “gave me life.”

Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in 'Hamilton' this fall
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What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture

What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture

What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture
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We also have lots of questions about the season of premiere of ‘The Last of Us’

We also have lots of questions about the season of premiere of ‘The Last of Us’

We also have lots of questions about the season of premiere of ‘The Last of Us’
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Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year war

The exhibition halls of Sudan's biggest museum were once filled with statues and relics from centuries of ancient civilizations

Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year war
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Brazilian DJ Alok rocks Coachella, while some other international artists cancel

Brazilian DJ Alok brought a beaming blend of electronic dance beats to the stage on Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival despite

Brazilian DJ Alok rocks Coachella, while some other international artists cancel
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Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigor and lyrical prose for five decades and came close to being president of his country, died on

Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89
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Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said Sunday

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
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Musicians with disabilities aim to break stereotypes with performance in Boston

Musicians with disabilities aim to break stereotypes with performance in Boston

Musicians with disabilities aim to break stereotypes with performance in Boston
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'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025

'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2: A who’s who of all the new characters

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2: A who’s who of all the new characters

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2: A who’s who of all the new characters
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From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol

From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol

From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol
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Classical music at Coachella? LA Philharmonic makes desert debut

The Los Angeles Philharmonic led the charge into their first Coachella performance on Saturday with the "Ride of the Valkyries," helmed by Venezuelan

Classical music at Coachella? LA Philharmonic makes desert debut
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Indictment reveals art dealer went to great lengths to cover up, sell fraudulent artwork

Indictment reveals art dealer went to great lengths to cover up, sell fraudulent artwork

Indictment reveals art dealer went to great lengths to cover up, sell fraudulent artwork
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City spent $540K in police overtime during Taylor Swift weekend, records show

City spent $540K in police overtime during Taylor Swift weekend, records show

City spent $540K in police overtime during Taylor Swift weekend, records show
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They came to the US as kids for a better life. Now they’re leaving for Europe as seniors

They came to the US as kids for a better life. Now they’re leaving for Europe as seniors

They came to the US as kids for a better life. Now they’re leaving for Europe as seniors
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Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look
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Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly
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'The Herds' begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle

In the Kinshasa Botanical Garden, a troupe of cardboard animals — monkeys, a gorilla, leopards, a giraffe — stand at attention in a clearing

'The Herds' begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle
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Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread

The internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high

Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread
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Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House

The White House has hung a painting of President Donald Trump depicting a moment after an assassination attempt against him last summer — bumping the official portrait of one of his predecessors, Barack Obama

Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House
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Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House

Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House

Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House
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Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers

Ten emerging writers, from an author of speculative fiction to a poet rooted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, have received $50,000 grants from the Whiting Foundation

Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers
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'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy

Compartés explains how "The White Lotus" has become a masterclass in modern marketing with its stunning visuals and satirical take on wealth to its cultural impact on fashion, food, and decor. 

'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy
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Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory to today.

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
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A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves

Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio stations from playing a song critical of President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s policies

A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
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Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

Comedians have long used jokes to raise awareness of serious problems, and many are now turning the gaze to climate change

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians
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Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the stars

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'
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Yoko Ono details pain of post-Beatles life with John Lennon in new documentary

Yoko Ono details pain of post-Beatles life with John Lennon in new documentary

Yoko Ono details pain of post-Beatles life with John Lennon in new documentary