Sep 20 WATCH: K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at U.N. gathering By Sally Ho, Associated Press The seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall to help promote U.N. goals for 2030. Continue reading
Sep 20 ‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ triumph at Emmys By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to sweep top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Continue reading
Sep 19 Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination By Associated Press Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”… Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 11:45 An inside look at Ken Burns’ latest film ‘Muhammad Ali’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Ken Burns' latest four-part documentary “Muhammad Ali” will premiere Sunday on PBS for four nights. Jeffrey Brown visited Burns at his studio for a behind-the-scenes look at how he makes his films, and the larger context and conflicts in telling… Continue watching
Sep 17 5 Stories: World’s largest carbon capture plant goes online, Paris landmark goes undercover and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin The world’s largest carbon capture plant is up and running in Iceland, workers fulfill artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s posthumous dream of wrapping the Arc de Triomphe in fabric and school districts across the country face bus driver shortages. Check out… Continue reading
Sep 17 Fiction longlist for National Book Awards includes Richard Powers, Lauren Groff By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Powers' “Bewilderment” is his first book since the Pulitzer winning “The Overstory.” Groff's “Matrix” is her third consecutive work to receive a National Book Award nomination, following “Fates and Furies” and the story collection “Florida.” Anthony Doerr's “Cloud Cuckoo Land”… Continue reading
Sep 17 Rare U.S. Constitution copy up for auction By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press A very special birth certificate will be auctioned off later this year. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:49 Actor Riz Ahmed on increasing Muslim representation in Hollywood By Amna Nawaz, Alison Thoet Riz Ahmed's acting and music careers have always gone hand-in-hand. And in his new film "Mogul Mowgli," which he co-wrote, the two art forms collide, with a story that hits close to home. Amna Nawaz speaks to Ahmed about his… Continue watching
Sep 16 ‘Jeopardy!’ hosts Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings will finish 2021 By Associated Press Sony Pictures Television announced the plan Thursday, the same week that episodes filmed by ousted host Mike Richards to begin the show's 38th season are airing. Continue reading
Sep 16 White House offers Nicki Minaj a call to answer her COVID-19 vaccine questions By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The White House said they've offered such calls with others concerned about the vaccine, part of an aggressive campaign to beat back rampant disinformation about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness. Continue reading