Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics
Are A.I. Models Being Misled to Act Too Human?
A corporate spat between two tech giants last week was just the latest volley in a conflict over whether dangerous mistakes are being made in
How Potential 2028 Presidential Candidates Are Talking About A.I.
Democrats are jockeying to embrace new safeguards, while Republicans have aligned with President Trump’s warnings against slowing down the technology.Democrats are jockeying to embrace new
Music
Louisa Proske Switches on the ‘Epic Brain’ to Direct ‘Macbeth’ at the Met
The rising director Louisa Proske makes her Metropolitan Opera debut with the season-opening “Macbeth,” a large-scale production that came with a ticking timer. The rising
With ‘Barely Breathing’, Duncan Sheik Became an Accidental Pop Star
Sheik’s song “Barely Breathing” spent 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the late 1990s. But the success only propelled him closer to Broadway. Sheik’s song “Barely Breathing” spent 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the late 1990s. But the success only propelled him closer to Broadway. Read More
‘American Psycho’ Was Duncan Sheik’s Darkest Work. Was It Also His Best?
In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.” In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.” Read More
New Music Friday September 18: Chaka Khan, Miley, Maluma, Shakira, Luke Bryan, ROSÉ, Riley Green and More
Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week! Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week! Read More
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