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Movie Review: In ‘The Sheep Detectives,’ the private eyes have wool over their eyes
Maybe out of fear of putting filmgoers to sleep, the sheep has not been much of a mainstay at the movies. There’s Charles Burnett’s lyrical classic “Killer of Sheep.” You could get creative and cite Chris Farley’s “Black Sheep.” But, really, this is the domain of “Shaun the Sheep,” the uber-charming Aardman Animation about the […]
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 […]
Call for artists: Colfax Canvas 2026 to showcase new murals and music
AURORA | The Colfax Canvas mural festival will return to Aurora this summer, bringing a week-long celebration of public art, music and community events to the Aurora Cultural Arts District as city leaders push for renewed investment along the East Colfax corridor. “Colfax Canvas is more than a mural festival, it’s a reflection of Aurora’s […]
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 […]