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Dolly Parton's Death Prompts Reflection
A writer reflects on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton's death, drawing a personal parallel to his mother's life of creating happiness without a
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The New Yorker's Best Books of 2026 So Far
The New Yorker's 2026 best books list features new fiction and nonfiction from authors including Jill Lepore, Andrea Bajani, and Chang-rae Lee.
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30 to conduct three major surveys over five years, aiming to find exoplanets and study dark
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Grant Gee's new film explores Bill Evans's
Director Grant Gee's narrative feature 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' focuses on the jazz pianist's grief-stricken months in 1961 following the death of his
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Dolly Parton's acceptance unites America
A columnist says Dolly Parton's humor, generosity, and apolitical kindness united Americans, offering lessons in unity.
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China Withdraws Artists from Gwangju
China has ordered its artists to withdraw from the upcoming Gwangju Biennale in protest of the event allowing Taiwanese exhibitors to use the name 'Taiwan
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Ridley Scott plans new Alien sequel
Ridley Scott is working on a new Alien film starring Michael Fassbender's android David, separate from two other projects in development.
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Red Vienna's Socialist Architecture Financed
A Defector writer examines the legacy of Red Vienna's social housing, built between 1918 and 1934 through taxes on the wealthy, and argues its communal
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Mapplethorpe Foundation Denies Roy Cohn
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation refused to license a 1981 portrait of Roy Cohn for a new biography about him, citing concerns over its negative
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Robert Indiana Home Sale Defies Will
The Star of Hope Foundation is selling Robert Indiana's Maine home for $1.4 million, despite his will directing it become a public art space.
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Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red, with partner Fool's Theory, is releasing a new Witcher 3 expansion and a free remaster in 2027, pulling a retired Geralt back into action.
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Red-Lipped Batfish's Bizarre Look Explained
Scientists explain the evolutionary reasons for the red-lipped batfish's strange 'feet' and red lips, though much of its life remains a mystery.
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