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Robert Trujillo discusses literacy and social justice children’s books
Earlier this year, the lily-white Atlantic Journal reported that the United States had become a “post-literate society. ” In 2004, based on information from studies conducted, 28% of individuals in the U.
Civil rights advocate William Bill Tucker dies aged 98
The family of Dr. William (Bill) Tucker, regrets to inform you of his passing.
Godzilla Minus Zero sets foreign-language box-office opening record
NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31. 6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
Villeneuve teases James Bond casting at Los Angeles museum gala
Denis Villeneuve began to announce the actor chosen as the next James Bond during an acceptance speech at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Art+Film Gala on November 7, but stopped before naming anyone. The director was being honoured at the Saturday event.
Authors Release New Books Highlighting Worcestershire's History and Landscapes
Authors Julia Goodfellow-Smith and Mike have released two complementary guides to Worcestershire, aiming to showcase the county’s diverse appeal. Their new titles, 'Walking in Worcestershire' and '111 Places in Worcestershire That You Shouldn’t Miss', explore everything from industrial history to hidden architectural gems.
Ugly (UK) Brings Chamber Pop and Halloween Masks to Rough Trade Nottingham
Cambridge-based ensemble Ugly (UK) brought their distinctive blend of chamber pop and post-rock to Rough Trade in Nottingham on Halloween night. The band performed songs from their debut LP 'The South Facade' while wearing beige nylon-tight masks, marking a theatrical return after a two-year hiatus.
Rene Eyre Revisits Autobiographical Performance 'Say A Little Prayer' in London
Dancer and performance artist Rene Eyre is revisiting her autobiographical work, "Say A Little Prayer," for the first time in over thirty years. The updated solo performance, described as a living archive of inherited trauma and memory, will be presented at The Waiting Room in Peckham, London, on November 28, 2026.
London Museum Granted 24/7 License Ahead of November Opening
The London Museum has been granted a license permitting 24-hour operations as it prepares to open its newly refurbished home in Smithfield later this month. The decision follows a decade-long restoration of the historic Victorian General Market, with officials describing the project as proof of London’s status as a global cultural capital.
Dolly Parton museum and Nashville hotel open after singer’s death
The SongTeller Hotel and its Life of Many Colors Museum have opened in Nashville as one of Dolly Parton’s final major projects.
Family-run West Sussex beach café prepares for first winter season
Salt Café in East Preston is staying open through winter for the first time, nearly 70 years after the Steel family bought the seaside kiosk.
The Good Daughter adapts Karin Slaughter thriller with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy
Sky Atlantic’s The Good Daughter places two estranged lawyer sisters at the centre of a school-shooting case and a family history shaped by violence.
Restored Albanian tower houses anchor new rural tourism trail
A new long-distance route through north-eastern Albania is using restored stone tower houses as guest accommodation while directing tourism toward remote villages.
Edmund Richardson Wins Baillie Gifford Prize for 'Alexander' Biography
Edmund Richardson, a professor of classics, has won the prestigious £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction for his biography 'Alexander: God, King, Man.' The work examines the life of the ancient Macedonian ruler through the lens of contemporary political uncertainty and the author’s own battle with cancer. Richardson noted that the timing of the award coincided with the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting the book's themes regarding the limits of power.
Study Reveals Younger Generations Use 'Please' Less Frequently
A new international study indicates that younger generations in German-speaking regions use the word 'please' significantly less frequently than older adults. However, researchers emphasize this shift reflects a different understanding of politeness rather than rudeness, with younger speakers relying on alternative linguistic nuances to convey friendliness.
UBC professor describes police call after Galloway remark as act of care
VANCOUVER — A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague’s decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an “act of care” toward the author, who had spoken of killing himself. Galloway, who is suing his accuser and others in a defamation trial centred on the unproven allegations, has described his subsequent committal to a hospital in the United States as “terrifying.
The Cat in the Hat expands its stakes to cosmic scale in animated reboot
The folks behind the new animated “The Cat in the Hat” are pretty confident they’ve got the cat in the bag. It hasn’t even opened yet and there are onscreen references to possible movie spinoffs for the jet-powered magical couch and The Things.
Lettermen co-founder Tony Butala dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, whose lush vocal harmonies made them one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s, died Sunday. He was 87.
New York City Center revives In the Heights as a timely community story
NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights. ” Almost two decades later, Mendizábal is directing the musical that was once his “portal to the theater.
Godzilla Minus Zero shifts focus toward postwar human drama
Even Godzilla can be felled by an old hazard: the sophomore slump. Though Godzilla has been stomping around for over half a century, “Godzilla Minus Zero” is a sequel.
'The Remarried Empress' Cast Discusses Bringing Fantasy Royal Drama to Life
Disney+ has launched its highly anticipated royal fantasy series "The Remarried Empress" ahead of schedule, offering viewers a glimpse into a lavish, fictional empire. At a press event in Seoul, the main cast detailed the complexities of adapting the hit web novel, from navigating unfamiliar court etiquette to performing alongside computer-generated counterparts.
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs.
US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A US judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media magnate Rupert Murdoch over a report that Trump sent a bawdy birthday letter to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Slave or not? US gallery shows early photos of African Americans
Is the person in that photo portrait a slave or not?
Spewing US election falsehoods, AI chatbots face scrutiny
Dispensing misleading voter information, misidentifying candidates, and regurgitating Russian propaganda, AI chatbots are sowing information chaos ahead of the US midterm elections, researchers say.
US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Steet Journal over Epstein letter
A US judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media magnate Rupert Murdoch over a report that Trump sent a bawdy birthday letter to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Novaya Gazeta closure part of Russia's 'giant military campaign': Muratov to AFP
The closure of Russia's flagship independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta is part of Russia's "giant military campaign" in Ukraine, the publication's founder and former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov told AFP Friday.
Apple TV crime drama Nocturne brings a Scandinavian thriller to Pennsylvania
To play a serial killer in the new Apple TV series “Nocturne,” Stephen Graham did what all good actors do: He watched a bunch of serial killers.
Romanian writer Cartarescu hails books as balm in turmoil
In an age of "overwhelming evil" and "generalised lies", Romanian novelist Mircea Cartarescu, a weaver of literary fantasies born from a childhood under a totalitarian regime, bets on writing to resist.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on the joys of filming 'MobLand'
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have found they quite enjoy mob life, as they embody the dangerous and volatile criminal boss couple Conrad and Maeve Harrigan in "MobLand."
Anthropic's record IPO faces some big questions
No startup has ever grown so fast. In five years, Anthropic has become an AI giant valued at $1 trillion, and it is now aiming for a record-breaking stock market debut.
Can this Latin Grammy-winner help Democrats win back Congress?
Formerly a Democratic stronghold, the predominantly Hispanic region of southern Texas has swung rightward in recent years, helping Republicans to a narrow majority in Congress and highlighting a broader shift in Latino voter sentiment.
'Faerie' nights: 'ACOTAR' fans finally get their book
Thousands of costumed fans lined up for Tuesday's release of the sixth novel in Sarah J. Maas's hit "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, a leading force in the booming romantasy genre that is bolstering publishers' bottom lines.