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The ‘Wimbledon of shuffleboard’ has reigned for a century in St. Petersburg, FloridaA coastal Florida city hosts the world’s oldest and biggest institution dedicated to shuffleboard.
‘Part dystopian, part delightful.’ Why winter is the new beach season.A beach in high summer is predictable. But an offseason beach holds surprises, even treasure – if you’re paying attention.
A civil rights activist on what ‘Eyes on the Prize III’ means at this moment“Eyes on the Prize” was a landmark documentary about the Civil Rights Movement. Dream Defenders’ Phillip Agnew, who is part of a new six-part series, talks about what the documentary means at this time of political upheaval.
Rebels with a robot: ‘Rule Breakers’ celebrates Afghan girls who dared to dreamA celebration of the bravery and ingenuity of the Afghan girls robotics team contrasts with the reality of Afghanistan’s women under Taliban repression.
The ExplainerWhy does the US have daylight saving time? A look at efforts to ‘lock the clock.’Could time be up for the twice-yearly clock switches?
Lia Block Q&A: Can F1 Academy pave the road for women in motorsports?Season 7 of “Formula 1: Drive To Survive” debuts March 7 on Netflix. The Monitor reached out to rising star Lia Block to ask about the direction she, and racing, are headed.
The Bay of Fundy has the world’s highest tides. Just roll with it.At its head, a tide here can rise about as tall as a four-story building, making a visual splash.
As the Oscars near, there’s still time to see these best performancesOur film critic loves a great performance. His top acting picks for 2024 include stars who are up for Academy Awards – and those who he argues should be.
Cover Story‘I didn’t know I needed it.’ Why neighborhoods rally to save movie houses.This Oscar season, our reporter explores the quirky ecosystem of cinephiles and their efforts to save community movie theaters. Can independent cinema survive Netflix?- Cover Story‘I didn’t know I needed it.’ Why neighborhoods rally to save movie houses.This Oscar season, our reporter explores the quirky ecosystem of cinephiles and their efforts to save community movie theaters. Can independent cinema survive Netflix?
A documentarian’s take on the magic of moviegoing (audio)Community movie houses have proved surprisingly resilient and adaptive despite challenges. Avid patrons play a starring role. Anne Continelli, a Massachusetts-based filmmaker, is working on a documentary about communities saving their cinemas.
The benefits of boredom: Why empty spaces fill me upIn our fast-paced culture, being bored is often seen as a problem to be fixed. What if, instead, it’s viewed as a time to rest, retool, and rekindle?
Nellie Bowles of The Free Press punctures pretension left and rightOnce a card-carrying liberal, this writer got fed up with running afoul of the left’s sacred cows.
Gawkin’ in a winter wonderland: The festival in Harbin, China, is as cool as it looksThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival features ephemeral artworks built from ice blocks pulled from the Songhua River.
After ‘Severance,’ will we ever see work-life balance the same way?Is “Severance,” about workplace drudgery, the greatest exploration of work-life imbalance ever filmed?
In the dark days of winter, I kindle the light withinIt can be bleak when the sun barely grazes the horizon. But I ignite my inner glow and make my own pleasures.
After LA fires, the Oscars decreed the show must go on. Here’s why.How do you calibrate an Oscars ceremony after a natural disaster? Other award shows are balancing the glitz with compassion – which is resonating at a time when Los Angeles is rebuilding.
The new ‘Captain America’ explores a different kind of patriotism“Brave New World” introduces a Black Captain America to the big screen. In doing so, it doesn’t shy away from exploring the complex legacy Black Americans have with the flag.
Grab your hat and pack the marmalade: Paddington is headed to PeruPart of Paddington’s charm is that he always sees the best in people – and helps them see the best in themselves, too.
This Valentine’s Day, I’ll cook up a homemade romance in my cozy love nestDitch crowded restaurants this Valentine’s Day. Thirty years of marriage have taught us the sweet pleasure of the at-home date.
