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Andrea Gibson, poetic explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49
Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday.
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11 summer movies recommended by critics right now
As a new “Superman” reboot opens in theaters, here's a roundup of big summer spectacles, comedies and lesser-known streaming gems.
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Opera uses AI to give people with non-verbal disabilities a voice
At an Omaha, Nebraska, festival this summer, new work explores the intersection of art, disability and technology, asking questions like…
Original Hermès bag made for Jane Birkin sells at auction for 7 million euros
The huge amount on Thursday blew past what auctioneer Sotheby’s had said was the previous record for a handbag. The…
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Artist exiled from homeland transforms nature into works of art
An artist who was once uprooted from her homeland has spent decades transforming works of nature into works of art.…
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Robin Givhan's 'Make It Ours' explores how Virgil Abloh helped redefine fashion
Virgil Abloh was a boundary-breaking designer who made streetwear luxurious and luxury feel accessible. Abloh was the first Black artistic…
Michael Madsen, the star of Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill,' dies at 67
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has…
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Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict…
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The power of stories helps young people overcome differences
Colum McCann's Narrative 4 organization is bringing the power of story to students in a time of division. The project…
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Soprano Pretty Yende's journey from rural South Africa to the top of the opera world
Growing up in South Africa, internationally celebrated opera singer Pretty Yende hadn’t even heard of opera until she was almost…
Judge tosses authors' AI training copyright lawsuit against Meta
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria found that 13 authors who sued Meta “made the wrong arguments.” But the judge also…
The name is Villeneuve. Denis Villeneuve. 'Dune' director will helm next James Bond film
The untitled film will be the first since Amazon MGM Studios took creative reins of the storied film franchise after…
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Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions
Arthur Sze, one of the most acclaimed poets of our time, is celebrated for exploring the natural world, the human…
A Revolutionary War-era boat is being rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
Researchers believe it was a gunboat built in 1775 to defend Philadelphia. They don't know all the places the boat…
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Why culture shock is a valuable part of 'thoughtful travel,' according to Rick Steves
Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first…
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Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump
Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with…