Atlanta Plans Change To Names Of Streets Honoring Confederacy
Atlanta announced plans to change the name of several streets honoring the Confederacy, noting that “the imagery and symbolism of these names […] represent systematic injustice, persecution and cruelty. That is not who we are as a city.” What do you think?
Woman In Waiting Area Feels Twinge Of Betrayal While Watching Her Hairdresser Making Small Talk With Another
CHICAGO—Increasingly confused and embittered after noticing several eerie similarities over the course of their chit-chat, local woman Carrie Vance reportedly felt a twinge of betrayal Friday while sitting in the waiting room of her local salon and watching her hairdresser make small talk with another customer. “What…
U.N. Court Orders U.S. To Ease Sanctions Against Iran
The United Nations ordered the U.S. to ease some of its sanctions on Iran on the import of humanitarian goods and civil aviation. What do you think?
From Injury To Recovery, A Ballet Dancer Fought To Retire On Her Own Terms
Restless Creature, now available on Netflix, chronicles Wendy Whelan’s recovery from hip surgery and her final performance with the New York City Ballet. Originally broadcast July 10, 2017.
A Look Back At How Virtuoso Jimmy Blanton Changed The Bass Forever
On what would have been Blanton’s 100 birthday, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead recounts the ways in which the bassist revolutionized his instrument during his brief time on the music scene.
Bradley Cooper And Lady Gaga Shine In A Winning Remake Of ‘A Star is Born’
Critic David Edelstein says that despite the film’s “mushy” story arc, it’s hard to resist Cooper’s remake of the classic film about an up-and-coming superstar.
Senator Feinstein Wondering If Now A Good Time To Disclose 7 Highly Credible Murder Allegations Against Kavanaugh She Received Weeks Ago
WASHINGTON—Weighing the importance of the information against the potential political fallout, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) debated Friday whether or not now might be a prudent time to introduce into discussion the seven highly credible murder accusations against Brett Kavanaugh that were given to her in August.…
All-Purpose Souvenir Tees for the Generic Traveller
In a humor piece, Cerise Zelenetz illustrates souvenir clothes that work for every possible travel destination.
The Best Band Names Clipped from This Week’s New Yorker
Edward Steed clips phrases from this week’s issue of the New Yorker to serve as names for made-up bands he illustrates.