Culture
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building
Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a small-town radio station secured its future in the community he calls home.
Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges
A federal judge has denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case, alleging the company is operating an illegal betting platform in the state.
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming "fireball" return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound.
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
Coal’s fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating
Before Donald Trump returned to the White House, the Biden administration and many electric utilities were building a future dominated by renewable energy. They aimed to replace coal, slashing greenhouse gases and reducing air pollution that kills more than a thousand people annually.
Justice Department investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practices
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official.
Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist
A lawyer for 34 states suing Live Nation Entertainment tried to convince a jury Thursday during an antitrust trial 's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices.
Disney to lay off up to 1,000 workers
Entertainment giant Disney is cutting up to 1,000 marketing-related jobs under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, according to reports.
U.S. abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions
U.S. abortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of action by President Donald Trump's administration to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online that they view as undermining state abortion bans.
Births and fertility rate down nationwide in 2025
The number of U.S. births and the fertility rate of American women declined from 2024 to 2025, including for teens.
Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ four-year prison sentence
Federal appeals court judges questioned during oral arguments Thursday whether a roughly four-year prison term given to Sean "Diddy" Combs for the hip-hop mogul 's conviction on prostitution-related charges was too harsh.
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host - Pink.
Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15
Greece became the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under in a move the country's prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions.
Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup
New films by Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain's Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month.
Movie Review: Halle Bailey seeks romance in the hills in frothy ‘You, Me & Tuscany’
OK, this may seem like a small nit to pick. But before we get started on "You, Me & Tuscany," can we ask this one nagging question: Why can't movies be realistic about luggage?
On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief
Emma Straub wrote her 2022 novel "This Time Tomorrow" - about a woman who is able to return to her 16th birthday and spend time with her father as a healthy young man - as her own father's health was declining. It was a love letter to the father-daughter bond. A few months later, her father, the novelist Peter Straub, died.
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
The Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to one of their most famous fans by offering pope-themed hats to some who purchase tickets for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 11.
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
