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'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's complex relationship with Silicon Valley power
While most college freshmen spend their first year shopping around courses and picking their majors, Theo Baker had a bit more on his plate. As a reporter for the Stanford Daily, he investigated research misconduct, leading to the resignation of…
Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by Trump-appointed commission
At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall.
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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest…
Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 'Bangaranga'
Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine…
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Bellevue Literary Review celebrates 25 years of stories on illness and recovery
Three doctors, two poets and a fiction writer walk into a windowless hospital conference room. Not the start of a…
World Cup final halftime show to feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to…
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan among 25 artists added to National Recording Registry
They were among the 25 recordings entering the archive in the class of 2026, acting Librarian of Congress Robert Newlen…
Conan O'Brien will return to host the 99th Academy Awards next year
Despite a dip in viewership this year, social media engagement rose significantly.
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Artist Masako Miki crafts modern take on ancient Japanese folklore
"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" is an ancient Japanese folktale about supernatural beings taking over the night. At…
Judge finds Trump's DOGE-led cancellation of humanities grants unconstitutional
The Trump administration's cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations…
Happy birthday, David Attenborough. The man behind the excited but hushed voice of nature programs turns 100
The BBC is hosting a party at the Royal Albert Hall, and cinemas are playing his nature films - but…
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Remembering the life and legacy of visionary CNN founder Ted Turner
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. A risk-taking entrepreneur known for his…
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How author Douglas Stuart's journey to a remote Scottish island inspired 'John of John'
Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring…
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Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy
Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times.…
The Rolling Stones are releasing a new album titled 'Foreign Tongues'
The Rolling Stones announced a new album on Tuesday. It is titled “Foreign Tongues.” It will arrive July 10 and…
PHOTOS: Artistic liberties on display at the Met Gala
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the…
How to watch the 'Costume Art' Met Gala red carpet
Didn't snag one of the pricey tickets or a spot on the ultra-exclusive guest list? The red carpet spectacle is…