Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in
For the twelfth summer in a row, a group of young violinists, cellists, and violists will descend on a small Virginia college town to sharpen their skills under top instructors. Mary Baldwin University has just renewed its three-year partnership with the Heifetz Institute, a program that first moved
The Cleveland Browns seem ready to skip drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL supplemental draft. The main reason isn’t his throwing arm—it’s his history with sports betting. Earlier this year, Sorsby checked into a treatment program after admitting he gambled on college
For years, Indian cricket fans have debated who was greater: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Tendulkar, known for his graceful timing and 24-year career, set the gold standard for run-making. Kohli, meanwhile, has spent over a decade smashing records at a relentless pace while staying in peak physi
Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no
Lithuanian makers are stepping up to fill a gap in Ukraine’s drone gear. A company called Aktyvus Photonics is making its tiny laser‑targeting kits lighter and cheaper. The new model fits in a hand, weighs only 200 grams, and can be used with small drones that Ukraine already flies. The fir
In a surprising turn during a graduation speech, the head of Google walked into a quiet protest. The audience was his former classmates from Stanford’s engineering program, and about 200 of them left the hall while others shouted disapproval. The issue at hand is Google’s partnership with the Isr
Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14
The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne
"The first story takes us to a quiet mine in Gabon, where scientists uncovered evidence of a natural nuclear reactor that operated billions of years ago. The uranium deposits in the Oklo region had just enough concentration and the right mix of materials to sustain a chain reaction, much like an art
