Tag: humor

Don’t be surprised if you see fewer chocolate treats in your trick-or-treating loot. Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years.

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The name Belle da Costa Greene might not ring a bell, but New York’s renowned historic Morgan Library and Museum is trying to change that.

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Agatha All Along is a darkly funny new Marvel show on Disney Plus. It stars the selfish, sardonic and hilariously petty witch Agatha Harkness, played by the great and good Kathryn Hahn. When a mysterious goth teen saves her from a spell she’s been trapped in, she assembles a coven of witches so they can together undergo a series of trials that will grant them each what they most desire. The thing is – the other witches hate Agatha’s guts, and there’s more to this goth kid than meets the eye.

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Journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church. Her book is Circle of Hope.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and charismatic companions but if you’re hoping for a return to the series’ origins, you’ll be disappointed.

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Does anyone know what’s going on in the Smithfield area? People flying around, hellfire, terrible traffic.

A show at HistoryMiami Museum focuses on ceremonies from vodou, ifa and santeria traditions that are actively practiced in south Florida.

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NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and listener John Meissner of Estes Park, Colorado.

NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse.

Coming to New York City for the holidays? Let us help you see a show — without spending your life savings.

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