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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

A painting stolen from an Italian museum is found in England, but its new owner wants to keep it by The Associated Press

The once-lost 16th-century painting now at the center of a custody battle between a widow in England and a small Italian museum.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:24PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

What to stream: ‘Moana 2,’ John Mulaney, ‘Confessions of Octomom,’ Amanda Seyfried and ‘Dope Thief’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press “Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock�…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

‘Let the waltz begin!’ Vienna’s ball season has 18th century roots, but teens now go online to dance by The Associated Press

By DENES ERDOS VIENNA (AP) — The aristocrats of the Habsburg royal court who danced in the first of Vienna ’s famed balls in the 18th century could never have imagined how the hallmark o…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, March 7, 2025

A youth theater production rises from the ashes of the Los Angeles fires by The Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER LOS ANGELES (AP) — The day after her house burned down, Lara Ganz sent a group message to the youth theater troupe she runs: They would not let the Los Angeles firestorm …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

AP PHOTOS: In Rio and beyond, Carnival brings euphoria and release to Brazilians by The Associated Press

By DAVID BILLER RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parad…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Burning Man art plane gets a new life as a Las Vegas party venue by The Associated Press

Organizers say it will be transformed into an event and nightlife venue at AREA15.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:29PM

Gene Hackman was one of the 20th century’s greatest actors. Here’s a list of his notable films by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, has been found dead in his New Mexico home. Authorities have opened an investigation into how Hackman, his wife and their…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:47AM
Saturday, February 22, 2025

What to stream: The Oscars with Conan O’Brien, Kate Hudson in ‘Running Point’ and ‘Nickel Boys’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The Oscars telecast hosted by Conan O’Brien and Kate Hudson playing a pro basketball team president in a new Netflix series called “Running Point” are some of t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025

At 50, ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates its past as a comedy icon — and wonders about its future by The Associated Press

By DAVID BAUDER NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night Live” — then without “live” in its name — and you may be instantly surprised at …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, February 6, 2025

Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage by The Associated Press

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams is the first person to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:06PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Vivid, shocking or thought-provoking tattoos are showcased in Paris by The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Tattoo artists from around the world converged on Paris for a special convention showcasing their creativity and their creations. Visitors sported tattoos from the crown of th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Author’s story of coping after a wildfire resonates with community affected by latest LA-area fires by The Associated Press

By DEEPA BHARATH PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — On a quiet summer evening in June 1990, Pico Iyer sat in his family home in Santa Barbara, California, when suddenly, he was surrounded by walls of…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebrates a park and Pharrell is made of Lego by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Amy Schumer leading the R-rated comedy “Kinda Pregnant” and “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries about Yosemite National Park are some of t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Indonesia welcomes the Year of the Snake with dragon puppets and drum displays by The Associated Press

By DITA ALANGKARA BOGOR, Indonesia (AP) — From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this bustling city south of In…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Latest: Academy Award nominees announced by The Associated Press

Oscar hopefuls will find out whether they’ve made the cut when actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announce the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. While the announcement typically kick…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:20AM
Saturday, January 18, 2025

AP PHOTOS: In Spanish village, horses leap through flames in centuries-old ritual by The Associated Press

By MANU FERNÁNDEZ and SUMAN NAISHADHAM SAN BARTOLOME DE PINARES, Spain (AP) — On a chilly January night, hundreds of people gathered on the steep and narrow cobblestoned streets of San Ba…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan by The Associated Press

By KIM COOK By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

A Swedish artist’s model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon by The Associated Press

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, January 10, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China by The Associated Press

By ANDY WONG HARBIN, China (AP) — People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark ca…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Artists who boycott Israel push back against Florida government’s ban on hiring them by The Associated Press

By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A self-described struggling artist from Missouri, Jacob Burmood says he could have used the $3,500 offered by a South Florida suburb to exhibit one o…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seek judge’s approval of divorce settlement by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce and are asking a judge to finalize their breakup. Lopez filed documents Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Man charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss the case by The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-gang leader is seeking to have all the charges against him dismissed in the 1990s killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur. Attorney Carl Arnold filed the motion on Mo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Golden Globes ratings hold steady with 10 million viewers by The Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — An average of 10.1 million viewers tuned into the 82nd Golden Globes across CBS and Paramount+, Dick Clark Productions said Monday, roughly matching the audie…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025

What to stream: ‘The Traitors’ returns, Noah Wyle back in scrubs and Lori Loughlin in a police drama by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Noah Wyle going back to an emergency room for his new series “The Pitt” and Lana Wilson’s lauded documentary about psychics “Look Into My Eyes” are some of …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, December 29, 2024

Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong for the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show by The Associated Press

By ZEN SOO HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show, as part of a campaign to raise support and awareness of panda co…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, December 26, 2024

Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way by The Associated Press

By HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, December 25, 2024

How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state by The Associated Press

By JENNY KANE LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mothe…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

What to stream: ‘Squid Game’ returns, the movie ‘Bird’ and Mariah Carey teams up with the NFL by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” on Netflix and singing superstar Andrea Bocelli’s Christmas TV special are some of the new television, films and …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Prayerful, playful, mystical: Some of AP’s most compelling religion photos of 2024. by The Associated Press

By DAVID CRARY Fittingly, in photographs depicting aspects of faith, it’s often the light that is most riveting. An Apache dancer whirling around a bonfire during a coming-of-age ceremony …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, December 15, 2024

What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town’s holiday special and Squid Game: Unleashed by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The griping Vatican-based thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers kee…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM