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First LookNobel literature prize awarded to US poet laureate Louise GlückLouise Glück joins a handful of poets who have won the Nobel literature prize, which has been dominated by novelists in its 112-year history. She is the 16th woman to win the prize for literature.
In a WordYou can have many ‘friends,’ but ‘chums’ are rareToday you can “friend” people with the touch of a key on Facebook. But etymologically speaking, “friendship” is much more intense.
First LookPandemic forces US and UK movie theater chain to stay shutCineworld, the second-largest movie theater group in the United States, is temporarily shuttering 536 locations. With the delayed release of big films like “No Time to Die” and “Black Widow,” cinemas are struggling to make ends meet.
A jungle has developed in my digital libraryA digital camera is perfect for my artwork and for capturing a hummingbird’s best side. But 4 billion photos later, I am lost.
Put the kettle on and settle in with a fresh batch of British TV showsWhat’s new in British TV? This fall, culinary, political, and detective offerings aim to match the appeal of “Downton Abbey.”
In a WordSlipping into a subjunctive moodThe subjunctive form is one of the trickiest parts of English to get right – and of course Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy” nails it perfectly.
Home theater: Bring the family together with the Beatles and ‘Babe’Film critic Peter Rainer suggests a selection of family films that have multigenerational appeal and a unifying power.
Heat lamps and hot cider. Can restaurants survive a pandemic winter?Alfresco dining has provided critical relief to the restaurant industry, which has been hit especially hard by COVID-19. But can it survive winter?
Native American women shape how museums frame Indigenous cultureA Native American exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago features the contributions of Crow, or Apsáalooke, women and proclaims: We are still here.
In a WordFictional characters gave their names to words tooBlurb, zany, and pants are all eponymous words with origins in the names of fictional characters – and there’s plenty more to be found.
Remembering Justice Ginsburg: To my mom, she was ‘Ruthie’The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of 11 women accepted at Harvard Law School in 1956. My mother was also among them.
In which I witness someone falling in loveShould we even be here at the dog shelter, given COVID-19 strictures? Then a police officer pulled up.
After the pandemic, where will the US child care system end up?Improving the child care system in the U.S. increasingly includes discussion about how to offer learning opportunities to children sooner.
First Look'Schitt's Creek' and 'Watchmen' are big Emmy winners“Schitt's Creek” swept the 2020 Emmy Awards for comedy. HBO's "Succession" and "Watchmen" were also winners of multiple awards.
With Broadway dark, the show must go on outside New York CityWith Broadway shuttered until at least spring, some veteran performers are returning home and sharing their talents there.
In a WordPeople who lent their names to wordsThe most famous example of an eponymous word is probably sandwich. But there are many others that go unnoticed in daily conversation.
Picture of comfort: Gardening in times of crisis (animation)In times of crisis, gardens can bring joy and solace. Our animated take on an essay about the two gardens that helped one writer cope.
Confessions of a self-talkerThe trick is to be circumspect about talking to oneself in public, lest genius be mistaken for madness.
Beyond the gallery wall: Art world retrains the public, virtuallyMuseums and galleries are creating more and better ways to engage patrons, enhancing online experiences and boosting sales potential to collectors.
First LookDiversity at the Emmys: Lasting change or one-time gesture?A record number of people of color have received 2020 Emmy nominations, highlighting the works of such actors as Kerry Washington, Sandra Oh, Regina King, Billy Porter, and Sterling K. Brown. But Latino talent is still largely overlooked at the Emmys, critics say.
