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South African Artist Sues Over Venice Biennale Snub
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South African Artist Sues Over Venice Biennale Snub

A panel recommended that Gabrielle Goliath represent South Africa at the event. But the culture minister rejected its suggestion.​ Read More A panel recommended that Gabrielle Goliath represent South Africa at the event. But the culture minister rejected its suggestion. 

Ryan Wedding, Canadian Ex-Snowboarder Accused of Running Drug Ring, Is Arrested
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Ryan Wedding, Canadian Ex-Snowboarder Accused of Running Drug Ring, Is Arrested

Ryan Wedding, 44, who competed in snowboarding in the 2002 Winter Olympics, has been charged with murder and smuggling cocaine into the United States.​ Read More Ryan Wedding, 44, who competed in snowboarding in the 2002 Winter Olympics, has been charged with murder and smuggling cocaine into the United States. 

Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War
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Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War

In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America.​ Read More In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America. 

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2026 Oscar Nominees: Surprises and Snubs

Kyle Buchanan, our awards season columnist, breaks down the Academy Award nominations for 2026.​ Read More Kyle Buchanan, our awards season columnist, breaks down the Academy Award nominations for 2026. 

Candi Staton Is a Survivor. At 85, She’s Also a Grammy Nominee.
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Candi Staton Is a Survivor. At 85, She’s Also a Grammy Nominee.

The singer’s journey through gospel, soul, disco and Americana has been plagued by setbacks and struggles, but she has always found the path forward.​ Read More The singer’s journey through gospel, soul, disco and Americana has been plagued by setbacks and struggles, but she has always found the path forward. 

Trump’s Push to Take Greenland Holds Promise and Peril for Putin
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Trump’s Push to Take Greenland Holds Promise and Peril for Putin

If the United States under President Trump starts acting as if it’s Russia, where does that leave President Vladimir V. Putin?​ Read More If the United States under President Trump starts acting as if it’s Russia, where does that leave President Vladimir V. Putin? 

Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
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Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHouse leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.​House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on...