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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 said that the ruling is limited to the authors in the case and does not mean that Meta’s use of…
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 condition and connections between cultures. A second-generation Chinese American based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sze’s work invites readers to…
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A comedian's Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes,"…
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Why Fulbright board members resigned in mass last week
A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational…
Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar
Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary…
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry will plead guilty
A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star's overdose death has…
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Author Colum McCann's novel 'Twist' explores isolation in the internet age
How lost are we without our devices? Or putting it more simply, as novelist Colum McCann might: just how isolated…
Brian Wilson, visionary leader of the Beach Boys, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression made him one…
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Smithsonian board rejects Trump's attempt to fire top leader
The Smithsonian’s board of regents issued a statement on Monday declaring that “all personnel decisions are made by and subject…
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively
The judge ruled that Baldoni can't sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made…
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Tonys celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year
Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White…
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Sarah Silverman's Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye
Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new…
Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s…
Warner Bros. Discovery to split streaming and cable services into 2 separate companies
Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, based in New York City, jumped 11% at the opening bell.
Fans line up for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 around the world
In the U.S., a chaotic pre-order process in April left some fans frustrated after the consoles quickly sold out. People…
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Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants
On May 3, the National Endowment for the Arts sent emails to hundreds of arts organizations around the country terminating…
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Basketball legend Candace Parker on 'The Can-Do Mindset' and finding success
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her…