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German director of Florence’s Academy Gallery who defended David’s image fears for museum’s future
MILAN (AP) — The German director of Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia has succeeded in drawing visitors’…
Bassitt, wife pledge to donate to Jays Care Foundation when Toronto wins his starts
TORONTO – Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and his wife Jessica want to have…
The architect of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit’s newly hired emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, stood before reporters in March…
Marilyn Manson to plead no contest to blowing his nose on videographer
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marilyn Manson will plead no contest to blowing his nose on…
Minnesota mayor faces pressure to resign or meet LGBTQ+ group’s demands after his comments on Pride
OWATONNA, Minn. (AP) — Members of an LGBTQ+ group are calling on the mayor of…
Book Review: Colson Whitehead pens entertaining, uneven sequel to 2021 bestseller ‘Harlem Shuffle’
“Crook Manifesto” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday) In his bestselling 2021 crime novel “Harlem Shuffle,” Colson…
Vanderbilt adds John Calipari’s son, Brad, to basketball staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Calipari’s son is joining a Southeastern Conference staff, just not…
Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra turns 10, training over 1,200 for music careers
NEW YORK (AP) — Teen musicians from the National Youth Orchestra of the USA walked…
A wave of political turbulence is rolling through Guatemala and other Central American countries
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Central America is experiencing a wave of unrest that is remarkable…
Christine King Farris, late sibling of MLK, receives rare tribute at Georgia Capitol
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock were among scores…
Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a…
Pianist André Watts dies at age 77 of prostate cancer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Pianist André Watts, whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic…
Lamar Johnson’s 1st Emmy nod made Toronto mom beam with pride
TORONTO – Actor Lamar Johnson says receiving an Emmy nomination is a testament to the…
Michigan city investigates salon owner’s online comments about gender identity
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A northern Michigan city is investigating after a local hair…
35 world pianists will compete in Poland at the 2nd Chopin piano competition on period instruments
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Thirty-five participants from around the world will compete in Poland’s 2nd…
Second season of Apple TV+’s ‘Foundation’ digs ‘even deeper’ into a galaxy-striding series
NEW YORK (AP) — A sprawling, mighty galaxy was created in season one of “Foundation.”…
Beyond the big top: Montreal circus market unites performers and talent bookers
MONTREAL – As Cesar Omar Barrio made his pitch at a Montreal trade show on…
Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin’s will provides cautionary tale
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha…
The friendship behind summer’s most charming comedy ‘Theater Camp’
There is quite a bit of history between the team behind “Theater Camp,” a loving…
List of top Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Partial list of top nominees for the annual prime-time Emmy Awards,…
Pickleball comes to Fenway Park as growing sport reaches the big leagues
BOSTON (AP) — The pickleball craze is hitting the big leagues. Courts for the tennis/badminton/ping…
Review: On ‘Playa Saturno,’ Rauw Alejando’s futuristic reggaeton reaches new heights
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Playa Saturno” by Rauw Alejandro (Sony Music Latin/Duars Entertainment) Puerto Rican…
Sex charges dismissed against reality TV doctor and girlfriend
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A California judge has dismissed sex charges against a reality…
Movie Review: Take the leap with Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One’
Wondering if you should choose to accept the latest “Mission: Impossible” entry? Maybe you’re sick…