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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Director warns that the Van Gogh Museum may close if the Dutch government doesn’t help fund repairs by The Associated Press

The building in Amsterdam is home to a priceless collection of works by the Dutch artist.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:59PM
Sunday, August 24, 2025

Pennsylvania’s Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learners by The Associated Press

By MARK SCOLFORO MOUNT GRETNA, Pa. (AP) — It takes a 54-page pamphlet to list all the classes, concerts, outdoor recreation and other self-improvement and entertainment going on at the Pen…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM
Saturday, August 23, 2025

What to Stream: Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem’s ‘Stans,’ Meghan bakes, ‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘KPopped’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts(asterisk)” starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan are some …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:50AM

Minnesota State Fair butter sculpture tradition has dairy princesses bundling up in the summer by The Associated Press

By MARK VANCLEAVE and STEVE KARNOWSKI FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — It was a warm summer day but Malorie Thorson was dressed for winter as Gerry Kulzer sculpted a likeness of her head from …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:20AM
Friday, August 22, 2025

Traditional Polish lace crochet is becoming a new favorite in fashion by The Associated Press

By RAFAL NIEDZIELSKI KONIAKOW, Poland (AP) — Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM
Saturday, August 16, 2025

What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:40AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Mexican-American designer apologizes for Adidas sandal design accused of cultural appropriation by The Associated Press

By MEGAN JANETSKY MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of “cult…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:33PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and ‘The Chicken Sisters’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Vanessa Kirby starring in a gritty film about the aspirations of home ownership, “Night Always Comes,” and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city by The Associated Press

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA PHILADELPHIA (AP) — What began as a novel summer event in 2016 has blossomed into a cherished summer tradition for Philadelphia. Now in its eighth year, the Philadelp…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Your junk could be Gen Z’s treasure. How to profit from the resurgence of Y2K fashion by The Associated Press

By NICKY ANDREWS From Juicy Couture sweat sets and low-rise, bedazzled jeans to chunky belts and baby tees, early 2000s fashion is all the rage again. That potentially makes that old box of …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM
Sunday, August 3, 2025

‘And Just Like That …’ to end after third season by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press And just like that, a universe of fun, friendship and fashion is coming to an end. Michael Patrick King, showrunner of the “Sex and the City” sequel “And Just L…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

Photos of Benin’s traditional mask festival as ancient customs come alive by The Associated Press

By SUNDAY ALAMBA PORTO NOVO, Benin (AP) — A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are tied to ancient cus…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:35AM
Saturday, August 2, 2025

What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Wednesday’ return by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck a…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

China’s fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers by The Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — The centuries-old fiery Chinese spirit baijiu, long associated with business dinners, is being reshaped to appeal to younger generations as its makers adapt to changing time…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM
Friday, August 1, 2025

One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check by The Associated Press

By KELVIN CHAN LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics and album art, …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM
Sunday, July 27, 2025

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star by The Associated Press

By SARAH JONES-SMITH “Who they came to see?” Beyoncé asks as she performs her 2023 single “My House” during the Cowboy Carter tour. For many, the answer has been Blue Ivy. Blue Ivy …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

What to Stream: Reneé Rapp, ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ Elvis rarities, Anthony Mackie and Jason Momoa by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Benicio Del Toro starring in Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme”and Reneé Rapp’s second studio album are some of the new television, films, music and game…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:20AM
Friday, July 25, 2025

Banksy work ‘The Migrant Child’ removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display by The Associated Press

MILAN (AP) — Art restorers have removed a deteriorating piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy titled “The Migrant Child” from the side of a building overlooking a Venetian cana…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Giant trolls have a message for humans about protecting the planet by The Associated Press

By TERRY CHEA WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Nestled in forests around the world, a gentle army of giant wooden trolls want to show humans how to live better without destroying the planet. The Da…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Birmingham mourns the death of native son Ozzy Osbourne by The Associated Press

By LORNA PETTY and DANICA KIRKA BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near. At his final show just a few weeks ago, admirers watched the heavy metal icon…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00PM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Photos show a Filipino couple walking down a flooded aisle on their wedding day by The Associated Press

By AARON FAVILA and HARUKA NUGA MALOLOS, Philippines (AP) — Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking dow…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:44AM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

What to Stream: Madonna, ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Adam Sandler’s hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna’s long-rumored album “Veronica Electronica” are some of the …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

WNBA All-Stars dazzle fans with stunning fashion on the Orange Carpet by The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The WNBA All-Stars tipped off the weekend by showing off their best fashion fits Thursday, turning the orange carpet into their own catwalk. They walke…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:32PM

Fans say new romance bookstores and online groups are giving the genre some overdue respect by The Associated Press

By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Romance novels have always spiced up quiet nights. Now, a genre that has sometimes been dismissed as a guilty pleasure is bringing readers and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary: Here’s a look at the park then and now by The Associated Press

By JOHN SEEWER Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being “The Happiest Place on Earth.” The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of “Walt Disney – A Ma…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:03AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Where to stream some of this year’s top Emmy-nominated shows and how long it will take to watch them by The Associated Press

By ALICIA RANCILIO Now that the Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, you’ve got two months to catch up on some of the year’s most-acclaimed shows. Some binges may take …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:20AM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

What to Stream: Dragons, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Roddy Ricch and ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM

In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition by The Associated Press

By AUDREY THIBERT DJANET, Algeria (AP) — In one hand, the dancers hold swords symbolizing battle. In the other, a piece of cloth symbolizing peace. They dance a shuffling “step-step” t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM
Friday, July 11, 2025

Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz’s matches by The Associated Press

By KEN MAGUIRE LONDON (AP) — Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself. Riddle has been at the All E…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:21AM

Photos of Cuban women embracing nail art as escape from economic crisis by The Associated Press

By RAMON ESPINOSA HAVANA (AP) — Despite Cuba’s economic crisis, many women are embracing elaborate nail art as a bold fashion statement. Manicurists like Marisel Darias Valdés treat it …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:14AM

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