From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK | He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet” — William Shakespeare’s masterpiece about a moody Danish prince — seems to be having a moment. A National Theatre production has landed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music starring Hiran Abeysekera. There’s a movie version set in London’s South Asian community […]
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
WASHINGTON | Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880. And just in time for Mother’s Day, […]
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here are the key films making their debut
For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d’Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red carpets and megawatt premieres. This year, Hollywood studios are […]
Money Happens: Expert tips for managing medical debt
NEW YORK | In 2020, Jennifer Vall’s son was diagnosed with leukemia. A year later, she found out she had thyroid cancer. While Vall was debt-free and had a great credit score, medical bills kept adding up, leaving her with thousands of dollars in debt. “I was able to utilize my credit to survive because […]
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
LONDON | The Beatles are headed back to one of the band’s most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company’s early headquarters. The building is the place where the […]
Colorado lawmakers pass bill allowing civil suits against ICE, federal authorities
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Coloradans would be able to sue federal officials over improper immigration enforcement under a bill that cleared the Legislature on Thursday. Senate Bill 26-5 was one of the first bills introduced this year by Democrats at the Capitol. It creates a state-level cause of action against […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Take an emotional roller coaster ride with ‘Angels’ in Aurora
AURORA | The Vintage Theater is still taking audiences on a roller-coaster ride through the ‘80s AIDS crisis, and you can buckle up for the emotional trip through Sunday. Tony Kushner’s award-winning “Angels in America, Part One” stages a sweeping portrait of fear, hope and human connection during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. The […]
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by Cherry Creek, thousands of US schools
AURORA | Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into chaos. Cherry Creek schools Elevation program was affected, school officials said. “Our impact was that the Canvas system was put into […]
‘Micro’ nuclear power generator, wildfire resources focus of annual Buckley Space Force review
AURORA | Installing a “micro” nuclear power generator at Buckley Space Force Base and preparing for what could be a challenging wildfire season were among top issues federal and local leaders focused on during a fourth year of annual consultation on the “Future of Buckley.” “Today, we talked about the future of power. How do […]
Person dies after being hit on runway by Frontier plane taking off at DIA — VIDEO
DENVER | A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked an engine fire and forced passengers to evacuate. The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking […]