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He and Don Shanosky developed the pictogram symbols widely used to identify airports, restrooms and more. He was also an artist known for his sculptural…
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A survey of Latinx immigrants in several states last year found that two-thirds were unemployed at one point, and 1 in 6 had lost a…
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She was a tough yet empathetic voice professor at Oklahoma City University for 67 years. Two of her students, Kelli O’Hara and Kristin Chenoweth, won…
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The Birth of ‘Rent,’ Its Creator’s Death and the 25 Years Since
With a virtual performance marking the Broadway musical’s anniversary, original cast and creative team members talk about losing Jonathan Larson and carrying on his legacy.With…
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