Republican governor and presidential aspirant Ron DeSantis has made little secret of his political ambitions to turn Florida — and by extension, the whole of the United States — into the place where, in his words “woke goes to die.” DeSantis’ philosophy of aggressive culture war provocation has made his state the political ground zero…
Perseverance Europe Odesa’s reply to Russian missiles: Unity, volunteerism, resolve | View caption Hide caption A Russian bombing campaign launched with Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal has targeted Odesa’s port and grain silos. But it has also targeted the Ukrainian city’s culture and heart. Odesans are unbowed. “I am sure that all…
Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. Celebrate a trailblazer at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum On July 24, it will be 126 years since Amelia Earhart, the awe-inspiring aviator who broke flying records before vanishing in 1937, was born in Atchison, Kansas. In her honor, consider a visit to…
Scrolling through social media is bound to lead you to a wide array of recipes, restaurants, and food ideas that are capable of launching a frenzy, inspiring countless home chefs to whip up their own versions. Some of the most viral food trends garner dedicated devotees, while others become polarizing love-it-or-hate-it topics of debate. Here’s…
Nearly 50 years after the death of General Francisco Franco, the nationalist right might be on the verge of once again taking power in Spain. The center-right Popular Party seems likely to emerge from this Sunday’s elections with the most votes, The Associated Press reported — but probably will need support from the “populist right” Vox…
Nearly 50 years after the death of General Francisco Franco, the nationalist right might be on the verge of once again taking power in Spain. The center-right Popular Party seems likely to emerge from this Sunday’s elections with the most votes, The Associated Press reported — but probably will need support from the “populist right” Vox…
Her portrayal of Fran Fine shot her to fame, but it’s her latest role as president of SAG-AFTRA that put Fran Drescher back in the spotlight. The 65-year-old actress, writer and producer was elected to lead SAG-AFTRA — the union representing more than 160,000 actors and other media professionals — in September 2021. On July…
After three years and plenty of staffing shortages, it seems the so-called Great Resignation is on its way out. The phenomenon first arose as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, when fatigued workers with cash to burn and time to think gave their employers an ultimatum: Show me you value me, or I’ll find somewhere…
Justice Society When $1 billion isn’t enough. Why the Sioux won’t put a price on land. | View caption Hide caption How do you make reparations for historic harm when money is off the table? To accept cash for stolen land would be to sell out in the purest sense, members of the Sioux say.…