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24-Hour Subway Service Resumes In New York City
Monday morning marked the first time in over a year that the MTA allowed riders to swipe in past 2 a.m. There was no fanfare, just hot platforms and relatively infrequent train service.
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Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Continue After Global Pro-Palestinian Protests
Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting. -
42% In The U.S. Can't Name A Single Prominent Asian American, A Survey Finds
A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Underway For Kids 5 And Younger
Parents who have enrolled their children in these studies say the risk is worth it for the greater good. -
Miami Tries To Make Vaccinations Easy: 'Wherever People Are That's Where We Will Be'
In Miami, as vaccinations slow, officials are coming up with new ways to make them easier to get, particularly for immigrants and busy working people. -
After Chauvin Verdict, Black Police Officers Consider What Has Changed
After the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin, Black police officers in America are considering what's changed and what hasn't in the year since George Floyd's death. -
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I Get My Antibodies Checked After I Get Vaccinated?
The short answer is — no. Immunology experts say there is little to be gained, for now, from an antibody test, for a number of reasons. -
LISTEN: The First Official Democratic Debate In The NYC Mayoral Primary
Tonight is the first official debate in the primary to be the Democratic candidate for mayor of NYC.
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“Fire in Little Africa,” A Rap Album about a Historical Tragedy
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Rapper Steph Simon wants to put Tulsa on the map as a rap city—no small feat. To do it, he has to tackle a historical tragedy of epic proportions: the massacre of 1921. -
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
All Of It
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 class features Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters. -
Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue Returns To Palm Springs, But Its Backside Faces Backlash
Some see "Forever Marilyn," the 26-foot statue of the Hollywood icon, as sexist. Others see it as tacky. City officials see it as a major tourist draw. - Edit Bucket
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Vast Wasteland
Fishko Files
60 years ago, a still-celebrated speech rocked the world of broadcast television.
Tech and Media
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Elon Musk Takes An Awkward Turn As 'Saturday Night Live' Host
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The Tesla CEO got to cement his image as a celebrity with pop culture cachet, appearing with the SNL cast in silly sketches that promoted his pet projects and dressing up as a video game character. -
Fifty And Forward: An Anniversary Celebration Of NPR
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Analytical, critical and forward-thinking, this program tells the story of NPR's history in the context of the growth of modern media.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Jupiter & Okwess, Van Morrison, Lucinda Chua
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This week, the return of R&B legend Van Morrison, a joyful noise from Congo’s Jupiter and Okwess, an unsettling noise from Jason Lindner, and an eerie nocturnal song by Lucinda Chua. -
Music Adrift From Time By Shakey Graves
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Texas musician Shakey Graves holds forth on the legendary Dr. John, sports metaphors, and making music adrift in time. He plays tunes from the deluxe reissue of 'Roll the Bones X.' -
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro: Count On a Reckoning
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A powerful man abuses his privilege then lashes out when he learns women are not his playthings. Classic Mozart comedy? Yes! Real life? Most definitely. -
Emile Mosseri's Music Is Made to Tell Stories
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Pianist, songwriter, and composer Emile Mosseri wrote the moving Oscar-nominated music for the film Minari. He performs some of the score at the piano, remotely. -
Las Palabras Finds The Words In Charming Minimalistic Tunes
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Rafael Cohen, of the dance-punk band !!!, draws on his musical past as Las Palabras, crafting minimalistic sunny Latin pop in his native language. He plays some of these songs remotely.
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Free Livestream, Apr 30 | The Baptism
Baptism (of The Sharecropper’s Son & The Boy From Boonville) is a three-part poem by the award-winning poet and artist Carl Hancock Rux, now transformed into a short abstract film directed by artist Carrie Mae Weems.
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Free Livestream, May 5 | Punishment & Profit – Investors
Join us in a discussion with advocates and others working to disentangle institutional fund from the prison industry.
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Free Livestream, May 20 | Adolphus Hailstork @ 80: A Celebration
In celebration of composer and professor Adolphus Hailstork’s 80th birthday (April 17), we invite you to this concert, produced in collaboration with the Harlem Chamber Players.
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Free Livestream, May 24 | Get Lit with All Of It: Madeline Miller
This month, we revisit Miller’s 2012 New York Times Bestseller, The Song of Achilles, recipient of the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction.
