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From left - Joe Porter, manager of corporate reporting and analysis, and Tonya Cherry, customer service training supervisor, at Sex at the Zoo. (Sloane Brown)

Baltimore Scene by Sloane: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ‘Sex at the Zoo’

The shindig raised about $18,000 for The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
A detail of Milan's Duomo cathedral is pictured at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

‘Adopt a Statue’ program for Milan’s iconic Duomo restores centuries-old marbles

The restored 15th-century Duomo statue is now on public display in Milan.
The first edition of David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest” on the left, and the 30th edition of the novel is on the right. (Photo by Erik Pedersen)

‘Infinite Jest’ at 30: Why its editor says it’s ‘more valuable than ever’

Michael Pietsch talks about working on David Foster Wallace's huge book.
Cheesesteak & Co. opened in Elkridge in June 2024. Now, it's preparing to open a location in Owings Mills.

Elkridge cheesesteak restaurant to open Owings Mills location

A popular Elkridge cheesesteak spot is planning to expand to Baltimore County.
This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for tomato bason sticky rice, from the cookbook “The Chinese Way” by Betty Liu. (Betty Liu/Voracious via AP)

This sticky rice recipe riffs on a dim sum classic for Lunar New Year or any time

The recipe includes ingredients like bacon, shiitake mushrooms, scallions and fennel seeds.
The Warner Bros. water tower is seen at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery has until Monday to negotiate a possible transaction with Paramount Skydance.
Gisele Pelicot leaves a courthouse in Nimes, southern France.

Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

Pelicot recounted her story of survival in the book and in her first interviews since...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 17, 2026

On this day in history: a daily look at the events, milestones and people that...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 17, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for February 17, 2026

Fresh possibilities could appear before us at this time. With the radiant Sun joining the...
FILE – Robert Duvall poses for a portrait during an interview in Los Angeles on June 5, 2015. (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP, File)

Al Pacino, Jamie Lee Curtis and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95

The Oscar-winning actor died Sunday at age 95.
J. Cole, seen performing at the 2022 Lollapalooza Music in Chicago, has a Baltimore stop this summer on his just-announced "The Fall-Off' Tour. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

FOX45: J. Cole announces ‘The Fall-Off Tour’ with stop in Baltimore this summer

J. Cole is launching a 50-plus date global arena tour for his new album, “The...
Coffee is for sale at a grocery store Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans’ daily routines

Government data shows coffee prices were up nearly 20% in December from a year earlier.
File photo. (Kim Hairston/staff)

Starvin Marvin pizzeria to remain open in Frederick after sale ‘fell through’

After announcing its plan to close in late November, a nearly 40-year-old pizzeria and sandwich...
The entrance to the “Ultra Visibilia” exhibition on St. Peter’s Terrace is shown on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

Among the initiatives is a new online reservation system.
Baltimorean and opera superstar Denyce Graves plays the role of the Prime Minister (a role typically played by a man) in the Washington National Opera's 2024 production of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera "Fidelio." The Opera will use two Maryland locations, in Baltimore and North Bethesda, for its May production of "West Side Story" —  the first time a large-scale opera production with a $3 million budget has been performed in the Free State since 2009. (Courtesy of Corey Weaver)

With shuttering of Kennedy Center, large-scale opera returns to Maryland

Thanks to the yearlong turmoil roiling the John K. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,...
File photo. (Dan Peretz/Dreamstime/TNS)

Anthony’s Italian Restaurant announces upcoming Pasadena reopening

After two years of closure, a Pasadena Italian restaurant will soon reopen its doors. 
File photo. (Adobe Stock)

British cocktail bar and taproom to open in Fells Point

An all-day tavern serving British bar fare and signature cocktails is coming to a Fells...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 16, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 16, 2026

On this day in history: a daily look at the events, milestones and people that...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 15, 2026

On this day in history: a daily look at the events, milestones and people that...
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Daily Horoscope for February 16, 2026

Keeping an open mind could be crucial today. When the energetic Sun clashes with unpredictable...
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Margot Robbie, right, and Jacob Elordi in a scene from “Wuthering Heights.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

By LINDSEY BAHR Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” brought crowds of women to...
Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tangerine Tahini balances sweet tangerine juice with lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and red pepper powder. (Photo by Yakir Levy)

Recipes: Make these dishes for a delicious and healthy Ramadan

Many of the foods used to break the fast are seasoned with tahini.
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 15, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for February 15, 2026

A fresh, wide view could be hard to handle today. With the emotional Moon entering...
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News shows

ABC’s “This Week” — Guests include Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Sunday, 10 a.m., WMAR (Channel...
Joshua Tree National Park offers spectacular hikes and vistas in a region where California’s Mojave and Colorado Desert ecosystems meet. (Getty Images)

Get into national parks free on Feb. 16 — but there’s a catch

Parks will be free to enter for U.S. legal residents only.
S’Mores Brownies are baked atop a graham cracker crust and topped with miniature marshmallows. (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

Recipe: Make these delicious S’Mores Brownies for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate brownies are baked on a graham cracker crust and then topped with miniature marshmallows.
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 14, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 14, 2026

On Feb. 14, 2018, a former student opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at Marjory...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for February 14, 2026

Patience plus curiosity could turn bumps into learning today. Early on, the anxious Capricorn Moon...
A new concept will soon open in the historic Alex. Brown & Sons building.

New Alex. Brown & Sons tenant, vegan eatery shutters: 5 Baltimore-area restaurant openings, closures

Several Baltimore City and County restaurants have announced their upcoming openings or closures. Here the...
Matt Groening arrives at a celebration for “The Simpsons” 800th episode, “Irrational Treasure,” on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

The people behind it say the show lasts because it always resets.
Colombia is one of the world’s largest flower exporters, and millions of flowers of all kinds are shipped around the world to meet the demand for Valentine’s Day on February 14. (Raul Arboleda/AFP/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)

Why Valentine’s roses wilt — and how scientists are trying to stop it

Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that speeds up aging in cut flowers.
Florist Tongai Mufandaedza holds a money bouquet designed for Valentine’s Day at his stall in Harare, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Ufumeli)

‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

Practicality and symbolism are now outweighing tradition for many.
Emma Canoles, owner of Emma's Tea Spot, is planning on relocating the business in the spring. (Kim Hairston/Staff).

Emma’s Tea Spot to relocate to Beverly Hills after building sale

After nine years in Hamilton Hills, a British tea parlor Emma's Tea Spot will soon...
Plantains may be enjoyed in each stage of ripeness from green to yellow and ripest black. (Dreamstime/TCA) (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Try plantains!

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition Plantains look like bananas but are bigger, with a neutral...
Some Valentine’s Day choices suggested by booksellers at Meet Cute and In Bloom Bookery. (Covers courtesy of the publishers)

9 romance novel recommendations to spice up your Valentine’s Day

Booksellers from In Bloom Bookery and Meet Cute romance bookshops recommend some romantic reads.
Cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is easy to pull together and hits the spot on a chilly winter night. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Gretchen’s table: Make cheesy broccoli chicken bake like you remember

Most of us who grew up in the 1970s and '80s can recall certain staple...
When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast— or a bowl of comfort is in order— a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. (Ozgur Coskun/Dreamstime/TNS)

3 soups that will take the chill off — and be ready in 30 minutes or less

When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast — or a bowl of...
Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw in “Wuthering Heights.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

7 ‘Wuthering Heights’ movie changes that will surprise fans of the book

LOS ANGELES — In its opening credits, Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" self-identifies as...
A cluster of suckers growing from the base of a tree.( Courtesy of Home and Garden Information Center)

Garden Q&A: Why do suckers grow on my trees?

The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems produced from the root system...
Ali Larter attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 4, 2026. (Michael Tran/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Sarah Hepola: Ali Larter on her feisty ‘Landman’ role: ‘She was shocking to people’

DALLAS — “I don’t wear this in real life,” says Ali Larter, draping a glamorous...
Partners in business and life, Mary and Armand Miles, co-owners of Dimples Bar and Grill,  support each other in making their restaurant flourish. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Valentine’s Day: Restaurant industry couples reflect on personal and professional partnerships

In Maryland's expansive restaurant industry, some business partners also happen to be life partners. The...
Singer Rebecca Black performs at the T-Mobile Center on May 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Emily Curiel/Kansas City Star/TNS)

15 years of ‘Friday’: Looking back at Rebecca Black’s 2011 viral music video

Released on Feb. 10, 2011, the music video picked up a few thousand views over...
William Strzegowski, co-owner of Mother Shuckers F.N. B. Seafood, shucks an oyster at his home in Dundalk on Wednesday. Due to many factors, obtaining oysters has been difficult for many businesses and oyster shuckers in Maryland. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Maryland oyster industry reflects on low demand, challenging season

Maryland’s oyster industry is facing one of its toughest seasons in decades, with declining harvests...
"Titanic: An Immersive Voyage" at South Florida PBS studios in Boynton Beach lets visitors step into a lifeboat to experience the historic ship's rescue mission. (South Florida PBS/Courtesy)

Explore ‘Titanic’: New immersive experience puts you in a lifeboat for firsthand view of history

Learn about the ship with 3D views, video animations, life-sized reconstructions and narrative storytelling.
Ash collects at the bottom of a wood-burning fireplace.

Record cold has fireplaces working overtime. Should those ashes be put to use in the garden?

Wood ashes from burned untreated wood can benefit your plants — but with caveats.
This combination of images show promotional art for “The Night Agent,” left, and “The Last Thing He Told Me.” (Netflix/Apple TV via AP)

What to Stream: Emma Thompson, Jennifer Garner, ‘The Night Agent,’ Dove Cameron and Hilary Duff

By The Associated Press The Emma Thompson-led thriller “Dead of Winter” and Hilary Duff’s first...
Concert technicians prepare the Mount Royal Station stage for live performances at Artscape. The festival reopened Sunday with light crowds after Saturday's cancellation due to Tropical Storm Ophelia, but a number of booths remained closed due to the rainy weather.

FOX45: Baltimore spent $500K on Artscape talent without approvals, IG says

Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General found the city exceeded the approved budget for Artscape...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 13, 2026

On this day in history: a daily look at the events, milestones and people that...
Mick O'Shea's Irish Pub in the aftermath of a September 2024 fire that occurred underground.  (Amy Davis/Staff)

Underground fire aftermath still hurting business downtown: ‘We’ve had to leave Charles Street to make money’

More than a year after an underground fire shut down part of Charles Street near...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 13, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
A person holds an iPhone with all apps blurred out except the Wallet app.

One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode

Apple's Lockdown Mode is gaining attention after it blocked U.S. federal authorities from accessing a...
FILE – A couple share a tender moment near a flower market celebrating International Women’s Day in Tbilisi, Georgia, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov, File)

Get the love part right: It’s about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad days

Sometimes, as the songs go, love stinks, love bites and love hurts.
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for February 13, 2026

Making a fresh start might require some thought now. With structured Saturn entering impulsive Aries...
Opening tipoff of the 2023-24 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore.

2 Chainz, Mýa to headline 2026 CIAA tournament lineup

The CIAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament, a major economic driver for Baltimore, will return...
James Van Der Beek, seen during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, died this week at age 48. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for WarnerMedia and AT&T/TNS)

Katie Holmes, Busy Philipps, Sarah Michelle Gellar pay tribute to James Van Der Beek

Stars across Hollywood flooded social media with tributes and memories of beloved “Dawson Creek” star...
Sarah Pidgeon, left, and Paul Anthony Kelly pose for a portrait to promote “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

‘Love Story’ revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s stirred some backlash

By ALICIA RANCILIO With just a single photo released from their wedding day, much of...
Jennifer Hudson attends the Los Angeles premiere of "GOAT" at AMC Century City 15 on Feb. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images/TNS)

Jennifer Hudson to produce Broadway’s first ‘Dreamgirls’ revival in 39 years

Jennifer Hudson will return to “Dreamgirls,” this time as a producer, for Broadway’s fall revival...
From left, Delroy Lindo, Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler on the set of “Sinners.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

Glenn Whipp: Delroy Lindo’s ‘Sinners’ monologue was almost cut. Then he pulled Ryan Coogler aside

LOS ANGELES — Six months and 16 Oscar nominations ago, Delroy Lindo hopped on a...
Rendering of the proposed Brookside Market restaurant in Bel Air. (Casey Brooks/Courtesy)

New Harford liquor license rules might impact Brookside Market, John Brown Butchery

Harford County is weighing liquor license changes that could impact new eateries coming to downtown...
Mandip Gill, left, and Dawn French in “Can You Keep A Secret?” (Alistair Heap/Big Talk Studios/BBC/Paramount+/PARAMOUNT+/TNS)

Review: With distinctly British humor, ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ makes light of insurance fraud

In 2002, a former math and science teacher and prison guard named John Darwin paddled...
“Real Housewives of New York” alum Jill Zarin attends the premiere of ” Book Club: The Next Chapter” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on May 8, 2023, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Jill Zarin, fired from ‘RHONY’ reunion show over Bad Bunny rant, defends herself: ‘I’m human’

LOS ANGELES — Former "Real Housewives of New York" star Jill Zarin has been fired...
Bob Saget attends the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on Nov. 3, 2021, in Beverly Hills, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images North America/TNS)

A Philly studio has a documentary about comedian Bob Saget’s life in the works

PHILADELPHIA — Old City-based 9.14 Pictures is working on an untitled documentary about comedian Bob...
Josh Charles stars in Fox’s “Best Medicine,” an adaptation of “Doc Martin.” (F.ROMAN/FOX/TNS)

Television Q&A: Is ‘Best Medicine’ just a misdiagnosed ‘Doc Martin’?

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I have a question about the “Doc...
HGTV “Rehab Addict” star Nicole Curtis arrives at her house in Detroit for a press conference on May 29, 2021. (Todd McInturf/The Detroit News/TNS)

HGTV star Nicole Curtis apologizes after video shows her using n-word

DETROIT — Michigan native and HGTV star Nicole Curtis has apologized after video of her...
Previews of 2026 Baltimore Sun Baltimore-themed valentines

Baltimore-themed valentines: Show your love for them — and Charm City

Download shareable Baltimore-themed valentine greetings inspired by the Orioles, Ravens, Inner Harbor, salt boxes, crabs,...
Patrick Henry Eastern Shore artist in Berlin studio reflecting on 60-year painting career

Eastern Shore painter Patrick Henry hits 60-year milestone with new exhibit planned

Eastern Shore painter Patrick Henry is marking 60 years as an artist with a new...
Tame Impala

Tame Impala to play Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena

Tame Impala will bring its psychedelic, electronic beats to Baltimore this July.
J. Cole performs on Day 3 of the Lollapalooza Music Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Rapper J. Cole surprises DMV fans, receives invitation from Gov. Moore

J. Cole drew large crowds at Howard University while promoting his new album and invited...
A woman in our group takes a break from the bike to pose for a photo with some workers in the rice paddies. (Lori Rackl/Lori Rackl/TNS)

Finding adventure, friendship on a women-only trip in Vietnam

A glimpse into the lives of local women adds a special element to female-only trips.
Guitarist Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music performs at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Q&A: Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera shares stories from the Cuban Revolution to stardom

Manzanera discusses his recent memoir, “Revolución to Roxy.”
Beef, Mushroom and Carrot Stir-Fry is shown served over a bed of white rice. (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

Recipe: Make this Beef, Mushroom and Carrot Stir-Fry for Lunar New Year

Flank steak is generally the best cut for beef stir-fry, but top sirloin and round...
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Your Daily Astrology: Feb. 12, 2026

Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what...
The clock face on the Bromo Seltzer Tower glowing orange in support of the Orioles in the 2014 ALCS.

Today in History: February 12, 2026

On this day in history: a daily look at the events, milestones and people that...
After roasting a turkey breast, you can store leftover slices in your freezer for easy use later. (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

Recipes: Turkey isn’t just for holiday feasts anymore

Turkey breast halves can be the star of delicious entrees such as Butter-Roasted Turkey Breast.
The Milky Way was visible, as well as a few shooting stars, during the start of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 10, 2018, near Florissant. (Kenzie Bruce, Special to The Denver Post)

Daily Horoscope for February 12, 2026

Progress might require a roundabout path at present. As the emotional Moon enters practical Capricorn,...
The black blotches visible on this building are not mold and mildew. The owner used a large propane-fueled blowtorch to char the siding. Charred wood resists insects, rot and ultraviolet light damage. (Tribune Content Agency)

Ask the Builder: DIY wood preservatives

There’ s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’ s exposed...
Elements such as a concrete countertops, including one manufactured to mimic wood is highlighted by a ceramic backsplash. (HOBBS/TNS)

Design Recipes: Kitchen trends

This is shaping up as a “back to basics” year for kitchen trends. While technology...
The first step when creating a budget is to evaluate the current state of your home and determine which projects need to be completed and when. (Tero Vesalainen/Dreamstime/TNS)

Ask Angi: How should I budget for home projects?

Budgeting is one of the most important skills a homeowner can have. Planning ahead and...
With its stout watchtowers, park-like ramparts, and creaky, drafty interior, the moated Kalmar Castle is the main attraction in the Old World town of Kalmar. (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves' Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: Sweden beyond Stockholm: Exploring glass country

By Rick Steves You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I’m not so hot on...
Carolyn Piro is on a mission to advocate for better autism awareness and understanding after her autistic son was recently removed from a cruise. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Her adult autistic son was kicked off a cruise ship. Now this mom is on a mission to better awareness

While preparing her four sons to take a dream family vacation in the Caribbean last...
If your daughter became my daughter, she would be angry and upset pretty much constantly for a while, and that would be awesome. (Nicoleta Ionescu/Dreamstime/TNS)

The Kid Whisperer: How to get your kid to be nice even when she’s disappointed

Dear Kid Whisperer, My daughter is 12. She has always been a whiner. More accurately,...
When children live in two homes, they move between two worlds, carrying pieces of each one back and forth. (DREAMSTIME/TNS)

Ex-etiquette: Getting to the truth

Q: My child comes home from her other parent's house with stories that sound absolutely...
FILE – In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a confusing time for people with...
Specialists Tim Roby, center, and Chris Shepherd install Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Dugout” featuring the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at the Art Institute of Chicago. Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, second from left, and his wife, Diana, gifted the painting to the museum after hanging it in their home for the past 19 years. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Art Institute of Chicago acquires Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Dugout,’ his famous painting of the Cubs

Norman Rockwell’s “The Dugout,” a classic portrait of slumped Cubs, dejected Cubs, defeated Cubs, a...
Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Wasserman fallout, explained: Musicians speak out after talent agency’s CEO named in Epstein files

PHILADELPHIA — A growing number of musicians — including most recently Chappell Roan — are...
Journalists attend the press preview of the exhibition "Bernini and the Barberini" at Palazzo Barberini in Rome on Feb. 11, 2026, with the marble statues from The Four Seasons cycle by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini on display. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Bernini and the pope who promoted him celebrated as Vatican marks 400 years of St. Peter’s Basilica

A new exhibition in Rome is celebrating one of the most important patron-artist relationships in...
Patti LaBelle at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia on Jan. 22, 2026, during the filming of “We Are the Fabric. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Elizabeth Wellington: There is no Black Philadelphia history without Patti LaBelle

PHILADELPHIA — On a bitterly cold afternoon last month, Patti LaBelle walks gingerly down Mother...
Christian rapper and influencer Lecrae Devaughn Moore photographed in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

New Christian artists push genre boundaries with rap, Afrobeats and R&B

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music,...
This image released by Mubi shows Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, from left, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and Godwin Egbo in a scene from “My Father’s Shadow.” (Mubi via AP)

Movie Review: A deeply affecting day with dad, amid Nigerian unrest, in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

By LINDSEY BAHR Two young boys spend a day with their oft absent father in...
Bad Bunny, center top, performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Bad Bunny streams skyrocketed after the Super Bowl, up 175% in the U.S.

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — The legacy of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime...
Mark Ruffalo, left, and Chris Hemsworth in the movie “Crime 101.” (Dean Rogers/EPK TV/TNS)

Movie review: LA heist film ‘Crime 101’ an unsubtle nod to ‘Heat’

It’s nearly impossible to resist Michael Mann’s 1995 epic crime saga “Heat” — especially for...
Jacob Elordi, left, and Margot Robbie in the movie “Wuthering Heights.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

‘Wuthering Heights’ is a bold, filthy fantasy — but these moors need more erotic heat

Turn-ons of Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" include raw eggs, rainstorms, dog collars, horse bridles, paper...
Actor Glen Powell attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024. (MICHAEL TRAN/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)

Glen Powell to produce new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ TV series, film

FORT WORTH, Texas — One of the most well-known Texas movies is being turned into...
John Michael Finley, left, as Bart and Sammy Dell as Sam in “I Can Only Imagine 2,” opening Feb. 20. Finley finds himself repeating the role of Bart Millard in the sequel to the hit,“ I Can Only Imagine. “Based on the biographical original,“ I Can Only Imagine 2” is about what happens when dreams actually do come true. (Jake Giles Netter/Lionsgate/LUAINE/TNS)

TV Tinsel: John Michael Finley’s journey brings him back to role in ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’

When he was entering the seventh grade, actor-singer John Michael Finley was positive he was...
This image released by Briarcliff Entertainment shows Sam Rockwell in a scene from “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.” (Briarcliff Entertainment via AP)

Movie Review: In ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ a man from the future fights an AI apocalypse

By JAKE COYLE In Gore Verbinski’s absurdist AI sci-fi satire “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t...
This image released by Sony Pictures shows the character Will, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, in a scene from the animated film “GOAT.” (Columbia Pictures and Sony Picture Animation via AP)

Movie Review: Stephen Curry’s animated basketball movie ‘GOAT’ is a disappointing air ball

By MARK KENNEDY You’d expect an animated basketball movie with four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry...
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