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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England by The Associated Press

By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KIMBERLEE KRUESI BOSTON (AP) — When David Arsenault takes down a worn, leather-bound 19th-century book from the winding shelves of the Boston Athenaeum, he feels a s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM
Saturday, October 25, 2025

‘Our reality, our values’: Graffiti finds growing acceptance in West Africa by The Associated Press

By ANNIE RISEMBERG CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — It was the middle of the day when Omar Diaw, known by his artist name “Chimere” — French for chimera — approached a blank wall off the mai…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

What to Stream: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Florence + the Machine, &TEAM, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Hedda’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press “Jurassic World Rebirth” roaring and snarling on Peacock and Florence + the Machine’s latest Halloween-ready album, “Everybody Scream,” are some of the new …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM
Friday, October 24, 2025

Senegalese artist transforms Conakry’s walls with captivating street art, in photos by The Associated Press

By MISPER APAWU CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Street art graffiti is spreading in West Africa. In Guinea’s capital, an artist from Senegal is transforming city walls and public perceptions. Oma…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:41AM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

‘She redefined who belongs’: Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre by The Associated Press

Copeland made history as the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year existence

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 05:32PM

A fashion show in Mali’s ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace and local talent by The Associated Press

By BABA AHMED and SIDI YAHIYA TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In an open field at the edge of the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, young models walk the runway clad in colorful traditional attires du…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:33PM

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery by The Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM

The men of ‘Regretting You’ on Colleen Hoover, romantic movies and shirtless scenes by The Associated Press

By LINDSEY BAHR The plot of the new Colleen Hoover adaptation “Regretting You” is a little wild. There’s romance, an affair, unrequited love, death and even a baby with questionable pa…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM

Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show by The Associated Press

Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:18AM

Pumpkin festival near Berlin features giant sculptures of powerful women, in photos by The Associated Press

By MARKUS SCHREIBER BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — The Klaistow farm near Berlin is hosting its 22nd annual pumpkin festival, where more than 100,000 pumpkins in 500 varieties are displayed acros…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:32AM

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape — one gourd at a time by The Associated Press

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — The pumpkin is the undisputed star of the show at the Klaistow farm near Berlin. Over 100,000 pumpkins in various shapes and colors are laid o…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:06AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes by The Associated Press

American Ballet Theatre will fete Misty Copeland on Wednesday evening with a grand farewell gala.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:50PM
Sunday, October 19, 2025

Mexican artisans turn clay into Trees of Life that are celebrated worldwide by The Associated Press

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ METEPEC, Mexico (AP) — The first time he met a pope, Mexican craftsman Hilario Hernández could not believe his luck. He did not travel to the Vatican as a gues…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’ by The Associated Press

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER HONOLULU (AP) — Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting. “POO�…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening by The Associated Press

By CHRISTINA LARSON Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM

Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods and goddesses to life by The Associated Press

By JOCELYN NOVECK NEW YORK (AP) — The powerful gods of ancient Egypt are having a get-together on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. That would be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s bee…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:05AM
Saturday, October 18, 2025

What to Stream: Brandi Carlile, ‘A House of Dynamite,’ Demi Lovato and ‘Nobody Wants This’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear fallout thriller “A House of Dynamite” and albums from Brandi Carlile and Demi Lovato are some of the new television, films, music and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Poetry helped R&B singer Jessie Reyez find her voice. Her latest book shares it with the world by The Associated Press

By ITZEL LUNA Long before Jessie Reyez was celebrated for her voice, poetry was the Toronto-bred musician’s “first love.” The Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winner’s music often fee…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Giorgio Armani group names luxury veteran and longtime manager Giuseppe Marsocci as new CEO by The Associated Press

By GIADA ZAMPANO ROME (AP) — The Armani fashion house said on Thursday it has appointed luxury veteran and longtime manager Giuseppe Marsocci as its new chief executive officer, following …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:50AM

European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for price fixing by The Associated Press

By COLLEEN BARRY MILAN (AP) — The European Commission has fined luxury fashion houses Gucci, Chloé and Loewe a total of over 157 million euros (nearly $183 million) for anti-competitive p…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:20AM
Saturday, October 11, 2025

What to Stream: Gucci Mane, ‘Loot,’ Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon, ‘Wife Swap’ and ‘The Diplomat’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Four cast members from “The Real Housewives” trading places with women living different lives in a new iteration of “Wife Swap” and Danielle Deadwyler starrin…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:45AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’ by The Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. “There are just …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:20PM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts by The Associated Press

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:53PM
Monday, October 6, 2025

Showmanship returns at Chanel as designer Blazy debuts under a sky of planets by The Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — Showmanship returned to Chanel on Monday. At Paris Fashion Week, its new designer Matthieu Blazy opened the season’s most anticipated debut beneath colossa…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:01PM

Miu Miu stays steady at Paris Fashion Week as France grapples with political turmoil by The Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — As France’s government unraveled in another episode of political instability Monday, the cogs of the luxury industry kept turning. At the Iéna Palace in P…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:09AM
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Chloe says it with printed flowers in Paris show by The Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — Chemena Kamali said it with flower prints. A good old-style collection that set a few themes on the table and spent the rest of the Paris Fashion Week Sunday…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:50PM
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Vivienne Westwood brings beauty from chaos and dying sunflowers in Paris by The Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — Light streamed through the stained glass of the Institut de France onto a surreal stage: a lone cellist playing a melancholy air, next to an upside-down umbr…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:38AM

What to Stream: Documentaries on John Candy and Victoria Beckham, Battlefield 6 and ‘Family Guy’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new telev…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:50AM

Confident debut by Proenza Schouler duo gives Loewe a quirky new beat by The Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — In a season crowded with fresh appointments, Loewe’s debut mattered: a standing ovation greeted Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, formerly of Proenza S…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

A look at the latest styles and trends at Paris Fashion Week, in photos by The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — This photo gallery curated by AP photo editors displays the latest in styles displayed during Paris Fashion Week.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:10AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

From tequila cocktails to themed pop-ups, Taylor Swift fans celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press From Mexico City to Manila, the United Kingdom to the United States, Taylor Swift fans hooted, sobbed happy tears and danced their way through the pop star’s latest…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:49PM

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