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
The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d
The Creek Road Terrace community in Sandy celebrated its third Chalk Festival on Friday and Saturday, turning everyday driveways into lively art shows. What began as a modest block party has evolved into an annual favorite, drawing families and artists to splash color on pavement. Residents wa
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
Historyverse, part of India’s Collective Studios, has revealed a fresh take on the classic Indian story of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. The new version, called “Vikram Betal, ” will use artificial intelligence to bring the ancient folk tales to life. Birla Open Minds has joined as a knowl
The new Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 mixes a tablet and a loudspeaker into one gadget. It comes with nine JBL‑powered speakers that can fill an entire room, and you can pair any Bluetooth device to play through them. The tablet’s screen is 12. 1 inches, but the real selling point is its “Bluetooth mode” th
Serena Williams will come back to the grass courts of Wimbledon, teaming up with her sister Venus after a four‑year break. The All England Club handed the pair a doubles wildcard on Tuesday, giving fans a new twist to watch this year’s tournament. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, seve
Gavin Newsom says the U. S. Justice Department is looking into him, claiming former President Donald Trump is picking his political enemies for a probe. In a video shared online, the California governor accused the Trump administration of also focusing on his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. “If he can
Houston isn't just known for its huge energy sector or NASA's space missions. It's also a city where sports teams play a big role in bringing people together. The Rockets, one of Houston's most famous teams, recently unveiled new uniforms that blend old-school style with a fresh look. The classic co
