Category Archives: Arts
The Latest: U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19
HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and has moderate symptoms. Nehls, a
Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie reopens after 6-year overhaul
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie, an iconic modern art museum designed by Bauhaus pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, reopened to the public Sunday after a six-year refurbishment of the glass-fronted building.
Romania’s LGBT community sees gains, ongoing rights struggle
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The last person jailed for being gay in Romania walked free in 1998. The country decriminalized homosexuality
Henri thwarts Central Park concert hailing NYC virus rebound
NEW YORK (AP) — A superstar-laden Central Park concert meant to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus was cut short because of severe weather as Hurricane Henri approached.
‘Unmute us’: Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
Claims against Elder: Will they harm him in Calif. recall?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A day after facing allegations that he emotionally mistreated a former fiancee, Republican Larry Elder scheduled two weekend rallies and showed no outward signs of altering the course of his campaign in the California recall election...
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin; Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; retired Adm. Mike Mullen, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman.
AP urges DeSantis to end bullying aimed at reporter
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press called on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday to end “harassing behavior” by one of his press aides against an AP reporter who has received threats and other online abuse.
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week and following a drumbeat of criticism about his selection and how it was
Hong Kong quarantine exemption for Nicole Kidman draws flak
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s granting of a quarantine exemption to Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is drawing criticism from lawmakers as the city tightens entry restrictions for international travelers to control the coronavirus.