Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Ken Burns on the "incredibly modern" Leonardo da Vinci

In this web extra, filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the subject of his new documentary series for PBS, "Leonardo da Vinci," and how his curiosity and observational genius allowed the 15th century ...

Portrait of a genius: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci

The acclaimed filmmaker behind the PBS documentary on the 15th century Italian artist and intellectual calls Leonardo da Vinci "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever ...

Ken Burns on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, renowned for his documentaries on such topics as the Civil War, baseball, jazz and the Statue of Liberty, has now focused on 15th century Italian artist and ...

Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden

President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Biden to honor Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ken Burns with National Medals of Arts

President Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts (NEA) on Monday to a group that includes rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliot, film directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Criminals may be leveraging climate change as record acreage burns in Brazil's Amazon

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres

The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.

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England's last executed 'witch' may have survived

A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.

At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off

Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Donald Trump should be the last person to question anyone’s mental competence

The wild charges, personal insults, blatant lies and threats Trump spews are not normal and raise alarming issues about his mental health.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Exploring Trump-Musk bromance: Can the two powerful personalities stay connected?

What we know about Elon Musk’s ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ and bromance with Donald Trump.

He Dreamed of Escaping Gaza. The World Watched Him Burned Alive.

A video of Shaaban al-Dalou burning to death after an Israeli strike at a hospital has stoked criticism from Israel’s allies and highlighted the plight of people trapped in Gaza.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.

Sha’ban al-Dalou burned alive before the world. May his death awaken us | Zak Witus

We must make this moment a watershed that quenches the hellfire that threatens to envelop Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and the entire region. Last Sunday night, as I was getting ready for bed, my ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium

Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternatives

Business - Financial Times - November 7

Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing

Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.

Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study

The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Harris: RFK Jr. 'last person in America' who should set health policy

Vice President Harris on Friday blasted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s possible role as a public health authority in a second Donald Trump administration, calling him the "last person" who should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Biden welcomes Trump for fireside chat as he prepares to watch his legacy burn

Trump was back in the Oval Office to discuss the transfer of power – a courtesy he never extended when he lost in 2020. Nancy Pelosi once said Donald Trump would be “fumigated out” of the Oval ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.

The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.

Honest Bob Jenrick won’t sleep until everyone sees he’s the maddest person in the room | John Crace

The Tory leadership hopeful believes that if he shouts the same things a bit louder, everyone will eventually come round to his way of thinking. You can only conclude that some politicians are ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Kendrick Lamar, after releasing ruthless 'Not Like Us,' says he's not 'an angry person'

Kendrick Lamar reveals there's more to his summer smash 'Not Like Us' than throwing shade at Drake as part of their public rap feud earlier this year.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Musk credits podcast appearances for Trump win: 'He’s just being a normal person'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk attributed President-elect Trump’s election victory, at least in part, to the lengthy podcast interviews he did during the campaign. In an interview late Tuesday with ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Millennium considers launching first new fund in more than three decades

Fund would invest in less liquid assets including private credit

Business - Financial Times - October 25

NFL Week 10 highlights, five things you may have missed: Last international game, wild finishes, and more

A roundup of some big moments from across the league

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

His Palme d'Or may change things, but for now, he can still go to the movies in L.A.

Director Sean Baker loves Los Angeles moviegoing. We interviewed him at Gardena Cinema about 'Anora,' his brassy romantic comedy that should be a breakout.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

In Death, Hamas Leader May Have Won Wider Support Than When He Was Alive

Across the Arab world, U.S.-aligned governments are finding themselves in difficult positions as clerics and citizens praise Yahya Sinwar.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Luka Modric may be Real Madrid’s oldest ever player but he’s still got it | Sid Lowe

It’s not the moments or the music, the joy in how he plays. It’s something simpler with ‘the eternal solution’. Ferenc Puskas played pregnant, teammate Amancio Amaro liked to say. The day he ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Musk may have overpaid for Twitter, but now he is rich in priceless — and dangerous — influence

When Elon Musk closed on what looked like a massive overpay for Twitter, I scoffed along with everyone else. What we all failed to see was the savviness of Musk’s purchase and, more importantly, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Seven Big SP Questions for 2025: Gerrit Cole may not be a high-end starting pitcher, but he's still valuable

Plus, what to do with four big-name pitchers returning from double-Tommy John

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Stylish Burgundy Clothing and Accessories for Fall

As the color has permeated popular culture, interest in wearing it has ballooned.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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