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First LookThe beloved host of 'Jeopardy!'? Who is Alex Trebek.Alex Trebek presided over the television trivia quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years, and won five Emmy Awards with his dapper charm.
In a WordAlmost everyone feels like an ‘impostor’ at timesIf a majority of us feel like frauds at least some of the time, is it really a “syndrome”? Or is it a normal, if uncomfortable, part of being human?
Cover StoryWomen created the blues. Now they are taking it back.Women are changing one of America’s oldest art forms – and showing that the electric guitar isn’t just for men anymore.
A feathered member of the herdI took in a month-old chick at my friend's request. The young rooster had been a pet, so my hens rejected him. But my goats ...
First LookSean Connery: A legacy that defined masculinity in a bygone eraScottish actor Sean Connery, the original James Bond, was an icon of an era – a dashing, womanizing, macho man – one increasingly distant from today. He died Saturday.
‘Time’ and ‘The Antidote’ offer path to unity in a divisive timeFilm critic Peter Rainer shares what he appreciates about a pair of recent documentaries, “Time” and “The Antidote,” which address societal divisions.
In a WordUnion or Rebel soldier, they agreed on slangSome of the words and idioms that developed during the Civil War are still common in English, while others have gone AWOL.
There’s much more to learn at homeI’d had it with advice on home schooling – until I got some from my young daughters.
First LookActors with disabilities urge inclusivity on ADA anniversaryActors with disabilities say the film and entertainment industry needs to work on its representation of people with disabilities, during a panel discussion coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
First LookWhy diversity still lags in American TV industryOn-screen diversity has slowly, if imperfectly, increased across the U.S. television industry in recent years. But from the C-suite to the writers' room, people of color are still underrepresented, a new study finds.
In a WordChoosing agreeable verbs for collective nounsNouns and verbs must “agree” in English. But the difference between “formal” and “notional” agreement is a contentious topic.
Pottering, anyone? Hours at home spark unexpected creativity, connections.As work and school take place at home during the pandemic, people are undertaking creative and productive activities and discovering simple pleasures.
Navigating the boundaries of thriftIt is an old-fashioned virtue, but it persists in my life and in that of Maine. There are limits, though.
In a WordA bosom friend is someone to lean onIn recent decades, bosom buddy has seen a large increase in popularity. Boon companion, another term for “close friend,” did not fare as well.
‘Chicago 7’: Fast-talking court drama is a window on protest and AmericaWith the debut of “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” film critic Peter Rainer examines the intersection of popular culture and events that define a nation.
As long as we’re talkingMy father’s love of conversation led him to a career, a credo, and a path toward peace. I think of his words often in my job as an educator.
Grab the remote and watch how TV is changing this fallTV production is still catching up from pandemic lockdowns in the spring. What does that mean for shows now – and in the coming year?
Can you dance to it? The world takes on the ‘Jerusalema’ challenge.A dance challenge that went viral, “Jerusalema” is inspiring the world with its message of faith and deeply South African roots.
- Can you dance to it? The world takes on the ‘Jerusalema’ challenge.
A dance challenge that went viral, “Jerusalema” is inspiring the world with its message of faith and deeply South African roots.
Crisp air and apples: Pandemic-weary folks flock to pick-your-own farmsFarmers are used to being resilient. Now they’re applying pandemic precautions and supplying nature to people looking for a taste of normalcy.
