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WATCH: Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature
The 71-year-old Krasznahorkai is the first Hungarian winner since 2002. He has previously received the Man Booker International Prize and the National Book Award for Translated Literature in the U.S.
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WATCH: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter on favorite children's books and play recommendations
Actors and real-life good friends Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are collaborating once again, this time on Broadway.
22 artists, scientists and authors selected for $800,000 MacArthur 'genius' grants
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced its 2025 class of fellows on Wednesday, a prize often called…
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Collection of Virginia Woolf's lost stories published nearly 80 years after her death
A remarkable literary discovery has thrilled readers of the late, great British writer Virginia Woolf. More than 80 years after…
Drake's defamation suit against label over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' tossed by judge
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas rejected the lawsuit in a written opinion that began by citing “the vitriolic war of words”…
Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury
The Vatican released the document, entitled "I have loved you," which Francis had begun to write in his final months…
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Ian McEwan's 'What We Can Know' depicts life in a world ravaged by climate change
Imagine the impact of climate change is irreversible, and decades of flooding, famine, pandemics and war have upended life on…
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'I'm not dying': Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health
Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of…
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How Bad Bunny is making history while celebrating Puerto Rican culture on the world stage
Global superstar and Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny has been getting hotter and hotter lately. His celebrity reaches beyond the music…
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Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake's fragile future
As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, the arts community has mobilized to lay bare the…
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How artists and musicians are responding to Trump's 2nd term
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump…
Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on…
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Jahri's World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids
In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos…
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Citizen historians document Smithsonian exhibits under White House scrutiny
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. It's a public-private trust that has long operated…