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Review: Ken Burns' absorbing new Leonardo da Vinci doc on PBS sidesteps one important question

For his first non-American subject, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chose Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 8 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 ...

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 - 4 days ago

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

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Reeves suggests businesses can ‘absorb’ national insurance rise

Labour chancellor’s first Budget sparked a backlash from companies, charities and GPs

Business - Financial Times - November 3

The Burning Desire to Wear Burgundy

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

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Northeast Is Burning

We are being reminded the hard way that we share this world. Smoke knows no boundaries, and neither does fire.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists

Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO 2 absorption. A sliver of cool surface water less than 2mm deep helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey

Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant after 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!'

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.

'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes after 'problematic' clue

A "Jeopardy!" clue and it's answer prompted a swift apology to a female contestant from host Ken Jennings.

Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities

The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like one

Business - Financial Times - November 3

'Jeopardy!' contestant speaks out on 'problematic' clue that Ken Jennings apologized for

A "Jeopardy!" contestant is addressing the "problematic" clue given on the Oct. 28 episode of the show, for which host Ken Jennings then apologized for.

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns

The president sees an opportunity in the great regional rebalancing currently under way

World - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

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