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From wrecked pier to public park: Exploring New York鈥檚 Little IslandNew York鈥檚 Little Island is more than just an escape from the city 鈥� the park offers something else sometimes in short supply: whimsy.
In a WordDemocrats prize 鈥榚quity,鈥� GOP prefers 鈥榚quality'As Democrats promote 'equity,' Republicans decry it as a mutation of 'equality.' But can both words 鈥� and parties 鈥� have the common good in mind?
Got milk? Nope. Dairy-free ice cream is filling up freezers.What鈥檚 the new thinking around ice cream? Changing lifestyles and a desire to help the planet are pushing frozen desserts in a nondairy direction.
How a director patiently fought for deaf actors in 鈥楥ODA鈥� 鈥� and wonThe writer-director of 鈥淐ODA鈥� stood up for the idea of deaf actors playing deaf roles, and her perseverance paid off.聽
Off the wall: Van Gogh鈥檚 art comes to life in immersive exhibitThe high-tech, multimedia, immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Los Angeles prompts reflection about what constitutes 鈥渁uthentic鈥� art.
In a WordHow monks and typesetters caused weird spellingsIn her new book, 鈥淗ighly Irregular," linguist Arika Okrent dives into English's hard questions 鈥� like why "tough,"聽"through" and "dough" don't rhyme.
As African superheroes come on screen, more kids see themselves鈥淕arbage Boy and Trash Can,鈥� 鈥淢ama K鈥檚 Team 4,鈥� 鈥淪uper Sema鈥澛犫�� they鈥檙e all part of a push to diversify streaming content, especially from Africa.
First Look'Jeopardy!': Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik to split hosting dutiesAfter a months-long process to find a successor for beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, the quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as its next host. Actress Mayim Bialik was also selected to host the show's prime-time and spinoff series.
鈥楾he Lost Leonardo鈥� pulls back the curtain on greed in the art worldFilm critic Peter Rainer says new documentary 鈥淭he Lost Leonardo鈥� unravels a fascinating mystery 鈥� and the power of a flush bank account.
Whose art is it? US museums reexamine their African collections.Some U.S. cultural institutions are reviewing their collections amid a growing movement in Europe to return more colonial spoils to Africa.聽聽
In a WordThe history of 鈥榗ompetition鈥� won鈥檛 cooperateIt's possible to argue the roots of 'competition' imply some sort of cooperation. But the word's history is all about defeating an opponent.
In the key of joy: Pianos for People gives instruments to St. Louis childrenPianos for People, a St. Louis nonprofit, matches unwanted pianos with families that need them. Free piano lessons are offered, too.
鈥楬igh on the Hog鈥� serves up American history through Black cuisine鈥淗igh on the Hog鈥� offers a taste of Black history through some of America鈥檚 most-loved dishes 鈥� and an invitation to reconsider common narratives.
A community-made oasis brings hope to a Tulsa food desertOasis Fresh Market in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, is in the business not only of selling food but also of reviving a community.
In a WordLike puzzles? Try searching for 鈥榢angaroo words.鈥�There is no etymological聽basis behind 'kangaroo words' 鈥� words with letters that, rearranged, can create synonyms to the host word. But they're fun.
In a return to Camelot, 鈥楾he Green Knight鈥� considers the price of honor鈥淭he Green Knight,鈥� a film based on a medieval Arthurian poem, examines the historical demands of chivalry and the timeless quest for dignity.聽
Grab your oar: 鈥楯ungle Cruise鈥� takes viewers on a wild rideSpirited 鈥淛ungle Cruise鈥� is fueled by energetic acting that helps it to rise above its commercial origins.
Latest solution for the global food supply? Less (waste) is more.A U.N. pre-summit is highlighting a shift in thinking on how to improve the world鈥檚 food supply. Reduce food waste, and not just at fancy restaurants.
Cover StoryAs Americans fly the coop, county fairs spring back to lifeCarnivals, fairs, and festivals have returned. Beyond face paint and fried food, they鈥檙e a chance for Americans to gather communally.聽
In a WordThe more productive side of 鈥榩rocrastination鈥�Procrastination can be a bad thing. But Latin also has another word, otium, for doing things that聽enrich one鈥檚 life but don鈥檛 further one鈥檚 career.
