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Microbe‑Machines: Art That Breathes and Flies

May 29, 2026

An artist in Brooklyn builds living sculptures that grow, move, and even lift off the ground. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with soil, water and microbes that change color over time. The work only exists in summer, when light and heat let the tiny communiti

entertainment

A Life in the Fast Lane: The Story of a Vegas Betting Legend

May 29, 2026

Vinny Magliulo, who looks strikingly like the famous actor Robert De Niro, is set to be honored by the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame on August 7. The ceremony will take place in Circa’s Galaxy Ballroom, closing the four‑day BetBash 2026 event. Magliulo’s career began in a small Brooklyn town where

entertainment

A Small Film With Big Ideas Steps Into the Spotlight

May 29, 2026

A lockdown drama shot in one house might not sound like a blockbuster, yet Wardcliffe quietly slipped into the spotlight when Starboard Entertainment bought it at Cannes. The movie sticks to a single location—a family home on the first scary days of COVID—where a father and son face each other all d

entertainment

Chiefs Star Wins Emmy for Football Docuseries

May 28, 2026

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has added a new trophy to his collection. He earned a Sports Emmy Award for being an executive producer of the Netflix series “Quarterback. ” The show, made with NFL Films and Omaha Productions, follows the lives of professional quarterbacks from

opinion

Why Cities Keep Paying for Stadiums That May Not Be Worth It

May 28, 2026

Sports teams often act like they hold all the cards when cities talk about building new stadiums. If a town hesitates, owners threaten to leave—like the Oakland A’s did when they moved to Las Vegas instead of waiting for Oakland’s deal. Other teams have made the same move, from San Diego to Tampa, a

entertainment

Canadian Women Powering the Screen

May 27, 2026

The Canadian film and TV scene has grown into a global force, thanks to a group of women who steer budgets, talent and stories. They work in every layer: from federal agencies that fund projects to studios that bring Hollywood productions north, and from festival organizers who showcase local work t

art

Arts Grants Help 11 Local Projects Grow

May 26, 2026

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund gave out $13, 931. 47 this spring to 11 local arts and culture groups. The money went into projects ranging from summer theater camps to art therapy for people who survived brain injuries. The fund uses a competitive spring round. A panel of judges scores each

politics

City Money Goes to Celebrity Talk Shows, but Who Pays the Bills?

May 25, 2026

Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The

sports

Where New York Fans Wish Their Ashes Would Fall

May 25, 2026

New Yorkers love their sports teams. They see them as part of who they are. A recent survey asked fans where they would want their ashes scattered if that were possible. The most popular spot is Madison Square Garden. It hosts the Knicks and Rangers and many concerts. Fans feel it is the heart of N

politics

Who’s Really Running L. A. ’s Movie Scene?

May 23, 2026

Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe