Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and others

The New York Times and The Washington Post were awarded three Pulitzer Prizes apiece for work in 2023 that dealt with everything from the war in Gaza to gun violence, and The Associated Press won in the feature photography category for coverage of global migration to the U.S. The prestigious Pulitzer for public service was awarded Monday to ProPublica for reporting on the Supreme Court that revealed how billionaires wooed justices with gifts and travel

May 06, 2024
Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and others
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The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars

Monday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media

May 06, 2024
The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
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How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy

Rita Moreno says it was always in her nature to be generous – to hold doors for people and help lighten a mother’s load if she was struggling with shopping bags and children

May 06, 2024
How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy
Entertainment|Arts

A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 

Veteran British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough turns 98 on May 8, but according to his longtime collaborator Mike Gunton, he has no plans to retire.

May 22, 2024
A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 
Arts

‘Hidden mother’ photos don’t erase moms − rather, they reveal the labor and love that support the child

Mothers are smudged out and poorly cloaked beneath drapes in these 19th century portraits. But these photos are not so much relics of shoddy photography than an ode to childhood.

May 06, 2024
‘Hidden mother’ photos don’t erase moms − rather, they reveal the labor and love that support the child
Arts

I analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly

Spanish signs are becoming more popular in the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, but decreasing along the Golden Block in North Philadelphia.

May 06, 2024
I analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
News|World

John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party

A former head of the Scottish National Party is expected to be Scotland's next leader

May 06, 2024
John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales

May 06, 2024
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
Entertainment|Arts|Travel

Twyla Tharp dance will open 700-seat amphitheater at New York's Little Island park in June

The summer performance lineup at the amphitheater on Manhattan's Little Island park will open June 6 with Twyla Tharp’s “How Long Blues.”

May 06, 2024
Twyla Tharp dance will open 700-seat amphitheater at New York's Little Island park in June
Arts

Palestinian writers have long explored the horrors of amputation

In a number of stories and novels, lost limbs represent both physical and metaphorical loss.

May 06, 2024
Palestinian writers have long explored the horrors of amputation
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Lidia Bastianich, Melody Thomas Scott and Ed Scott to receive Daytime Emmys lifetime achievement

A cookbook author, actor and producer will be the Lifetime Achievement honorees at the Daytime Emmys in June

May 06, 2024
Lidia Bastianich, Melody Thomas Scott and Ed Scott to receive Daytime Emmys lifetime achievement
Entertainment|Arts

Grape-accented Zendaya leads garden-themed looks at Met Gala

Zendaya wore a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey donned a dramatic headpiece with tree branches, two of the eye-catching looks at this

May 21, 2024
Grape-accented Zendaya leads garden-themed looks at Met Gala
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Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

An extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendance at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to a half a million people

May 06, 2024
Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
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From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France

May 07, 2024
From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris
Entertainment|Arts

Factbox-When is Cannes Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?

The Cannes Film Festival will bring together the industry's biggest luminaries in southern France next week to celebrate cinema, with Hollywood stars including George Lucas, Meryl

May 21, 2024
Factbox-When is Cannes Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?
Arts|Lifestyle|Travel

In Bolivia's Andes, neighbors settle disputes with Tinku ritual combat

In the high altitude Bolivian town of San Pedro de Macha, hundreds of Indigenous Quechua men and women take to the streets for a ritual

May 07, 2024
In Bolivia's Andes, neighbors settle disputes with Tinku ritual combat
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Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'

Colm Tóibín’s “Long Island,” the Irish novelist’s follow-up to the acclaimed immigrant tale “Brooklyn,” is Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick

May 07, 2024
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'
Arts|Entertainment

Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'

Long before his son Lin-Manuel's Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” brought his family international recognition and unexpected fortune, Luis A

May 07, 2024
Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'
Arts|World

A look at some of the turmoil surrounding the Boy Scouts, from a gay ban to bankruptcy

Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America achieved a vaunted status in the United States

May 07, 2024
A look at some of the turmoil surrounding the Boy Scouts, from a gay ban to bankruptcy
Arts|Lifestyle|News|World

Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won't see his father, King Charles III

Prince Harry has arrived in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but he won't see his father on this visit

May 07, 2024
Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won't see his father, King Charles III
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Met Opera hosts 4 female conductors in landmark week. From its founding to 2016, there were only 4

Only four women conducted the Metropolitan Opera in its first 133 years ending in 2016, but now four women have taken the baton in a one-week span

May 07, 2024
Met Opera hosts 4 female conductors in landmark week. From its founding to 2016, there were only 4
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices

May 07, 2024
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
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Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud — the biggest beef in recent rap history — explained

Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about it after a security guard was shot outside Drake’s Toronto mansion on Tuesday

May 07, 2024
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud — the biggest beef in recent rap history — explained
Arts|Entertainment

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn’t attend the Met Gala this year

May 07, 2024
Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans
Business|Arts|Travel

Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

Disney has received another key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades

May 08, 2024
Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

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