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 techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings. Read More
Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children Read More »
Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of operagoers.Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of operagoers. Read More
Missy Mazzoli Debuts at the Metropolitan Opera With ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Read More »
The rapper unpacks the lyrics to more than two dozen of his songs and shares insights into his life with Rick Rubin, in a docuseries airing on HBO.The rapper unpacks the lyrics to more than two dozen of his songs and shares insights into his life with Rick Rubin, in a docuseries airing on HBO. Read
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Riley Green measures milestones, Grand Theft Audio VI flaunts collaboration, Kate Nash chooses to shout and more.Riley Green measures milestones, Grand Theft Audio VI flaunts collaboration, Kate Nash chooses to shout and more. Read More
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Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content. Social Media, Political Advertising, Fines (Penalties), Law and Legislation,
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads Read More »
In 2016 Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions.In 2016 Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions. Read More
Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian Read More »
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
With ‘Barely Breathing’, Duncan Sheik Became an Accidental Pop Star Read More »
The attack on a mosque inside a police compound, killing at least two dozen people, is the latest example of the worsening violence near the Afghan border.The attack on a mosque inside a police compound, killing at least two dozen people, is the latest example of the worsening violence near the Afghan border. Read More
Group With Al Qaeda Links Claims Responsibility for Attack in Pakistan Read More »
“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and
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The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge. Read More
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