6 h. ago Los Angeles Artist Alison Saar is 2025 Recipient of David C. Driskell Prize, For 20 Years Award Has Recognized 'Field

Los Angeles Artist Alison Saar is 2025 Recipient of David C. Driskell Prize, For 20 Years Award Has Recognized 'Field-Defining' Contributions to African American Art  Culture Type

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8 h. ago Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color

That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.

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9 h. ago Michelle Obama urges parents not to try to be friends with their children

Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed she was not her friends with her children in a podcast conversation with Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles.

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9 h. ago Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV

The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero. And that means something.

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10 h. ago Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions

President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.

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10 h. ago US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential mass attack amid Putin's Victory Day 'truce'

US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential mass attack amid Putin's Victory Day 'truce'  The Kyiv Independent

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11 h. ago Investigating One of the Deadliest Moments of the War in Gaza

Since Israel's military went to war against Hamas in Gaza more than a year and a half ago, it has conducted thousands of strikes in the territory. One attack last year stands out. Israel struck a five-story building housing an extend family of well over 100 people. The military says they were targeting an enemy spotter on the roof. NPR reporters and producers set out to chronicle this attack, to know how many people were killed and injured and to understand what it means to the family of survivors. Click here to see NPR's visual investigation of this attack. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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13 h. ago Judge tells Washington City man convicted of molestation he should never be released from prison

Judge tells Washington City man convicted of molestation he should never be released from prison  St. George News

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13 h. ago US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car

A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport.

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13 h. ago CNN's Jennings breaks down laughing at 'View' host Navarro's claim Biden doesn't 'tell many lies'

CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings laughed at fellow network commentator Ana Navarro after she insisted President Joe Biden is a trustworthy person.

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13 h. ago Denmark’s prime minister tells U.S. ‘you cannot spy against an ally’

Denmark’s prime minister tells U.S. ‘you cannot spy against an ally’  PBS

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14 h. ago Watch: Ed Sheeran’s new music video spotlights Ipswich, and its people

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran found a love for the North Shore town that was prominently featured in his newest music video, “Old Phone.” The post Watch: Ed Sheeran’s new music video spotlights Ipswich, and its people appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago ‘Life of Pi’ opens at the Ahmanson: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

‘Life of Pi’ opens at the Ahmanson: L.A. arts and culture this weekend  Los Angeles Times

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17 h. ago What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study offers conclusive answer

A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.

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17 h. ago What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.

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18 h. ago Meet the local artist behind The Residency B/R Celtics collection

Springfield native Esther Wallace sketched a story of a winning culture and Banner 18 into every thread of her Celtics merch. The post Meet the local artist behind The Residency B/R Celtics collection appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago Trump claims 'I don't know her' and 'listened to' RFK Jr about surgeon general pick getting MAGA pushback

President Donald Trump said he does not know his new nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, telling reporters on Thursday he relied upon the recommendation of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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23 h. ago Blue State Blues: Don't Be Surprised when Netanyahu Bombs Iran

Netanyahu is reaching the point where he will attack Iran's nuclear sides -- and, ironically, it is President Donald Trump who is pushing him there. The post Blue State Blues: Don’t Be Surprised when Netanyahu Bombs Iran appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 h. ago ‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans

A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

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28 h. ago First Afrikaners granted refugee status due to arrive in U.S.

Three months ago, President Trump signed an executive order telling white Afrikaans South Africans they could apply for refugee status in the U.S. The first group has been swiftly processed and is set to arrive on U.S. soil Monday

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