May 17 Watch 3:49 A mother’s COVID-19 children’s book parodies go viral By Megan Thompson New York City mother of two Stefanie Trilling is aiming to bring a little joy to the world during the pandemic by parodying classic children's book covers. A lawyer by training with no artistic background, her paintings have gone viral… Continue watching
May 16 Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86 By Associated Press Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86. Continue reading
May 15 Coronavirus has changed online dating. Here’s why some say that’s a good thing By Courtney Vinopal In the midst of a frightening global event that has negatively affected people’s lives in many ways, some have found that connecting through online dating is a rare bright spot. Continue reading
May 15 What do people knead in time of crisis? Bakers remake artworks from a Texas museum By Joshua Barajas The bake-off is the latest in a series of at-home projects championed by museums closed during the pandemic that give people something to do while social distancing. Continue reading
May 15 Little Richard to be buried at historically black college By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard will be buried in a private funeral at Oakwood University, a historically black university in Huntsville, Alabama. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:37 Commencement messages for graduates in an age of uncertainty By Anne Azzi Davenport, Ilana Bernstein Continue watching
May 13 Watch 3:46 How Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Songs of Comfort’ are inspiring musical collaboration By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The ‘Songs of Comfort’ project world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma launched on social media continues to expand in new directions. Jeffrey Brown looks at the growing collaboration in these mini performances, as tough times bring people together through music -- and… Continue watching
May 13 Looking for a lighthearted joke? Call this Alaska hotline By Dan Cooney In Juneau, Alaska, the city's hiking hotline has become become a source of joy during the pandemic. It's no joke. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 4:00 A Brief But Spectacular take on showing up for nurses Betty Ferrell of City of Hope National Medical Center has been a nurse for more than 40 years. She also leads the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium, which provides palliative care training for nurses worldwide. In recognition of International Nurses Day,… Continue watching
May 12 Alvin Ailey’s beautiful vision for dance, captured in thousands of photos By Joshua Barajas Jack Mitchell’s photos, which helped promote Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater over decades, offer a window into the way Ailey pushed dance forward. Continue reading