Culture
The bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving his hilltop Umbrian hometown yet another reason to welcome pilgrims.
Republican rift threatens upcoming House vote on airline safety bill
More than a year after a deadly mid-air crash at Washington's Reagan National Airport, congressional Republicans are clashing over an airline safety bill.
Louisiana wins appeal to post Ten Commandments in schools
A federal appeals court gave the green light Friday to a law pushing the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools in Louisiana, saying the challenge to the policy was not yet "ripe" for a decision.
Universal’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ on 4K delivers musical fantasy at maximum scale
Universal's 4K release of "Wicked: For Good" highlights sweeping production design, bold HDR color and intricate visual effects across director Jon M. Chu's ambitious Broadway adaptation.
Judge gives reprieve to Trump after slavery exhibits already restored to Philadelphia park
A federal appeals court judge delivered a brief reprieve to the Trump administration Friday in its battle to take down slavery exhibits at the President's House park site in Philadelphia.
Washington Times Culture Wire: Actor Eric Dane dies after ALS battle, Hilary Duff returns and more
The actor, beloved for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan, passed away following a fight with ALS.
Slavery exhibit returned to Philadelphia’s Independence Mall
Workers have begun restoring the slavery exhibit on Philadelphia's Independence Mall after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate it.
From four cases to 26: The alarming mumps spike raising red flags in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health said mumps statewide are increasing, with 26 reported cases this year versus only four in all of 2025.
Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice part of 3.3 million-pound recall over possible glass contamination
Shoppers who purchased Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice may want to check their freezers. The product is part of a massive recall involving more than 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice after consumers reported finding possible glass contamination in the food.
What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?
Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53.
Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack
A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close clinics and cancel elective procedures for a second day on Friday.
Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike
New York City's largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending after a union representing more than 4,000 nurses in the NewYork-Presbyterian hospital system reached a tentative contract agreement with management early Friday.
