Mississippi mayor withholds library funds over LGBTQ books
The director of a Mississippi library system says a mayor is withholding $110,000 from his city's library because LGBTQ books…
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Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school district
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to "inappropriate language"…
Spotify removes Neil Young following rocker's protest over COVID-19 misinformation
Spotify says it will grant veteran rocker Neil Young's request to remove his music from its streaming platform.
'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider's history-making run ends
"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider's dazzling streak is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4…
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The Holocaust's quiet heroes, survivors honored in new book for children, teens
People across Europe, Israel, and the world are preparing to mark international Holocaust Remembrance Day Thursday, commemorating millions of European…
Why do we love puzzles like Wordle, and are they good for our brains?
Like a Scrabble habit, a passion for Wordle isn't likely to make you smarter or ward off brain aging. But…
Elton John postpones Texas farewell concerts after getting COVID
Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas.
Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice groups
The "We Found Love" singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate-justice organizations doing work in seven Caribbean nations…
Inspired by her mother, Isabel Allende publishes new book 'Violeta'
Shortly before the coronavirus pandemic, Isabel Allende suffered one of the greatest losses of her life: The death of her…
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Miami City Ballet tackles Swan Lake with a nod to history, special emphasis on acting
As COVID-19 rages this winter, the Miami City Ballet continues to dance, preparing to perform "Swan Lake" in February, under…
