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Maria Ressa offers a guide to defending democracy in 'The Fight Back'
Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa chronicled her fight against the Duterte regime in the Philippines in her 2022 book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator.” She detailed attacks on her reporting and her newsroom's struggle to…
Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting
You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of…
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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed and does not have MS
Applegate revealed that despite the misdiagnosis, she still has “every symptom of someone with MS,” adding, “I still have to…
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Arthur Jafa explores complexities of Black American life in new exhibition
As cultural institutions across the country face growing pressure to avoid issues of race, a major new exhibition is confronting…
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Remembering Ann Hornaday, film critic and News Hour regular
Film critic Ann Hornaday has died. As chief film critic for The Washington Post, she was a respected and passionate…
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On 'Settle In,' Kathryn Jezer-Morton and Geoff Bennett discuss social media's impact
Social media lets us share our lives with family, friends, and strangers. But how do people decide what to post,…
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Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare
The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare.…
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'Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park
Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never…
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In 'Blockers,' Michael Lewis highlights government workers who resisted DOGE
Elon Musk has donated more than $365 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections. Musk's influence on the federal…
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Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall
For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on translating military service into civilian life
Military veterans bring valuable leadership skills and experience to the civilian workforce. But translating those skills into job opportunities can…
How DNA and vehicle-tracking helped French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
Four men were given preliminary charges in the investigation into the Sept. 8 theft from the small Renoir Museum in…
AP source: FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults on a plane
The charges listed on the violation notice issued by the FBI are assaults within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction…
Russell Brand appears in London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on…
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Ke Huy Quan reflects on his family's escape from post-war Vietnam on 'Settle In'
Actor Ke Huy Quan went from arriving in America as a refugee to starring in Indiana Jones and The Goonies.…
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New documentary traces Elon Musk's rise and embrace of right-wing politics
Elon Musk remains one of the more powerful and controversial figures in business, science, tech and politics. He played a…
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AI startup touts new possibilities for video creators, but concerns remain
As AI continues to reshape arts and entertainment, it’s also creating a new type of producers and content providers. A…