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Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries

Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries

It has been seven years since the central air conditioning system worked at the New York City middle school where Lisa Fitzgerald O’Connor teaches.
Review: Music writer Sylvie Simmons’ 2nd album also a charm

Review: Music writer Sylvie Simmons’ 2nd album also a charm

Sylvie Simmons, “Blue On Blue” (Compass Records) Respected music journalist Sylvie Simmons' second album, “Blue On Blue,” is an intimate collection of sweet songs about romance, regret, experience and hope.
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

NEW YORK — Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas’ Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the American Legion since 1935, they hired seven cinemato
Lady Gaga to perform at 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga to perform at 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is ready to just dance at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Thursday that Gaga, who is tied as the most-nominated act alongside Ariana Grande, will perform at the Aug. 30 event.
US-Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

US-Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephanie Meyer (Little, Brown) 2. “Live Free or Die” by Sean Hannity (Threshold Editions) 3. “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson (Random House) 4. “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L. Trump (Simon & Schuster) 5.
Chris Evans hopes to shield democracy with politics website

Chris Evans hopes to shield democracy with politics website

LOS ANGELES — Chris Evans became the most politically prickly “Avenger” a few years back with withering tweets about President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters.
Stephenie Meyer says more 'Twilight' books are planned

Stephenie Meyer says more 'Twilight' books are planned

NEW YORK — There is still plenty of life in Stephenie Meyer's “Twilight Saga.” Meyer is planning at least two more books in her mega-selling vampire series, she said during a recent promotional event.
Artist creates origami crane memorial for COVID-19 victims

Artist creates origami crane memorial for COVID-19 victims

An artist in Los Angeles is memorializing each of the thousands of people who have died from COVID-19 in the United States with a delicate origami crane.
Review: A new voice from Texas rips it but tests the censors

Review: A new voice from Texas rips it but tests the censors

Kolby Cooper, “Vol. 2" (Combustion Music) Kolby Cooper could add a fresh voice to country radio — if he could only get past the censors.
CBC 'timely' fall podcasts include 'Seat at the Table,' 'Party Lines'

CBC 'timely' fall podcasts include 'Seat at the Table,' 'Party Lines'

TORONTO — The CBC has announced what it calls a "smart, timely and relevant" mix of podcasts for the fall, starting with a new season of "Seat at the Table," focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement.
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