Apr 10 Why a writer traveled to a far-off Russian peninsula for her debut novel By Courtney Vinopal Our April pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club “Now Read This” is Julia Phillips’ “Disappearing Earth.”… Continue reading
Apr 09 Apollo 13’s most famous quotes originated in Hollywood By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Apollo 13's best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood. Continue reading
Apr 09 Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91 By Associated Press The cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died Thursday at 91. Continue reading
Apr 09 This photographer usually captures hugs. Now she documents social distancing By Joshua Barajas Portrait photographer Fran Monks' new photo series captures different people in different moments of isolation as the novel coronavirus spreads worldwide. Mainly using Skype, she snaps portraits of people inside their homes, after hearing their stories. Continue reading
Apr 07 Singer John Prine dies at 73 By Michael Warren, Associated Press Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There” and scores of other indelible tunes, died Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 07 Despite movie theater closures, film lovers find new solutions By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Movie theaters may be closed, but friends are still finding ways to watch together while staying apart thanks to applications like Netflix Party. Continue reading
Apr 07 Discussion questions for ‘Disappearing Earth’ By Courtney Vinopal Our April 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Julia Phillips’ “Disappearing Earth.”… Continue reading
Apr 07 A singing hospital worker and more #SongsOfComfort By Joshua Barajas World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma weeks ago sought to soothe our anxieties by performing mini concerts that anyone could watch, and he put out a call for others to join him under the hashtag #SongsOfComfort. Many people heeded the call, recording… Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 5:57 What this inside look at Facebook says about Mark Zuckerberg and his business priorities Wired magazine’s Steven Levy has reported on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for years. In his new book, "Facebook: The Inside Story," Levy draws upon that familiarity, as well as a young Zuckerberg's recently unearthed journals, for an intimate look at… Continue watching
Apr 06 WATCH: WHO warns against mask shortages, enlists Lady Gaga for coronavirus relief fund By Associated Press Lady Gaga said $35 million had been raised for a WHO "solidarity response fund" to aid medical testing of the virus, and buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for essential workers. Continue reading