In “No Heaven for Good Boys,” Keisha Bush delivers a powerful coming-of-age novel inspired by a world she observed while living in Senegal.In “No Heaven…
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The Religious Roots of Our Free Enterprise System
Benjamin M. Friedman’s “Religion and the Rise of Capitalism” reaches back centuries to discover the theological foundations of America’s economic system.Benjamin M. Friedman’s “Religion and…
View More The Religious Roots of Our Free Enterprise SystemLate Night Is Unswayed by Republicans’ Excuses
Trevor Noah says the end of Donald Trump’s term is no reason not to impeach him: “If you get fired at Best Buy, they don’t…
View More Late Night Is Unswayed by Republicans’ ExcusesElias Rahbani, Lebanese Composer Who Sought New Sounds, Dies at 82
He was one of Lebanon’s most prolific composers, writing music for divas, TV ads, movies and underground bands. He died of Covid-19.He was one of…
View More Elias Rahbani, Lebanese Composer Who Sought New Sounds, Dies at 82Flaming Lips Use of Plastic Bubbles at Concerts Leave Covid-19 Experts Unsure
Medical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles protected band members and concertgoers from the coronavirus.Medical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles…
View More Flaming Lips Use of Plastic Bubbles at Concerts Leave Covid-19 Experts UnsureTae Keller Wins Newbery Medal for ‘When You Trap a Tiger’
“We Are Water Protectors,” illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Carole Lindstrom, won the Caldecott Medal.“We Are Water Protectors,” illustrated by Michaela Goade and…
View More Tae Keller Wins Newbery Medal for ‘When You Trap a Tiger’Climate Change Is Worsening. So the Weather Station Is Singing About It.
The 36-year-old Canadian musician Tamara Lindeman’s piercing new album, “Ignorance,” explores the emotional impacts of a global problem.The 36-year-old Canadian musician Tamara Lindeman’s piercing new…
View More Climate Change Is Worsening. So the Weather Station Is Singing About It.‘Mike Nichols’ Captures a Star-Studded Life That Shuttled Between Broadway and Hollywood
Mark Harris’s biography tells the story of the writer and director who formed a beloved comedy duo with Elaine May and directed movies including “Who’s…
View More ‘Mike Nichols’ Captures a Star-Studded Life That Shuttled Between Broadway and Hollywood‘Margaret,’ ‘American Animals’ and More Streaming Alternatives
Still looking for some new things to watch? Take some chances on these titles.Still looking for some new things to watch? Take some chances on…
View More ‘Margaret,’ ‘American Animals’ and More Streaming AlternativesThe Metropolitan Opera Hires Its First Chief Diversity Officer
Marcia Sells has been brought on to rethink equity and inclusion at the largest performing arts institution in the United States.Marcia Sells has been brought…
View More The Metropolitan Opera Hires Its First Chief Diversity Officer