The new expansion extends over an area of 114,000 square feet, increasing the total size of the museum to 314,000 square feet, with new spaces for hands-on learning and relaxation. © Tim Hursley Bentonville, Arkansas, may not be a top-list destination when it comes to art, but over the years, with its excellent programs featuring … Read more
WASHINGTON — A sex therapist who vowed to force “American Zionists” into federal immigration detention centers — where many of them, who she claimed were also “child molesters,” would be castrated — suffered a crushing defeat in the Texas Democratic primary on Tuesday. Maureen Galindo, who”Crazy, anti-Semitic views“Denounced by members of her own party, she … Read more
nick dowell, Mirror, mirror2026. Photo: Guillaume Ziccarelli. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin Those who see cracks in the American Dream often view it as a multi-layered, mythical, symbolic fantasy, strategically designed to colonize the psyche with ambitious goals and value systems more in line with Hollywood than with American economic reality. Artist Nick Doyle’s … Read more
Julie Halston and Katie Holmes. Getty Images for American Ballet On a sweltering Wednesday evening in May, stars, philanthropists and dancers strike enviable poses on the red carpet at 42 Via Cipriani. Occasion: 2026 ABT Honors Spring Gala Katie Holmes“Her genuine love of the arts and unwavering support of our mission make her truly deserving … Read more
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A pair of Indiana firefighters were hailed for their quiet act of patriotism when they returned an American flag that had been blown from one man’s balcony. Cody McLeod and Brian Haskell, two firefighters with the South Bend Fire Department, stopped during a cruise through a quaint neighborhood when they spotted an American flag torn … Read more
Over two decades, Valerie Mercer has built a collection that asserts that the entire history of American art must include African American artists. Courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts When the Detroit Institute of Arts unveiled its newly reinstalled galleries dedicated to African American art last fall, the most significant change wasn’t just organizational, … Read more
SEATTLE — Famed mountaineer Jim Whitaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97 years old. Whitaker, who also served as the retailer REI’s first full-time employee and then as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Wash., according to a statement from his family. Jim … Read more
The new Jamie Dimon Initiative deepens JPMorgan’s long-term efforts to expand opportunity and strengthen America’s communities. Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for the American Business Forum Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, has been warning for years that the American Dream is fading. Now, the country’s largest bank is rolling out a rescue program. The American … Read more
Keke Palmer is balancing work with mom life and bringing her son along for the ride. The actress was recently in Hawaii for a guest mentor appearance on American Idol, which filmed part of its “Ohana round” at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa with performances set against a beach backdrop. Earlier this week, Palmer … Read more