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A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction

April 16, 2024

A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction

A portrait of Winston Churchill by modernist artist Graham Sutherland went on display Tuesday ahead of an auction in June; the British leader loathed the artist's work.

Circus performer follows in parents' footsteps as human cannonball, feeling 7 G's with each launch

April 16, 2024

Circus performer follows in parents' footsteps as human cannonball, feeling 7 G's with each launch

Skyler Miser has grown up around the circus. Now as the Ringling Rocket, she knows circus life well, as both of her parents are also former performers.

Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, soon Superman: When characters enter the public domain, anything goes

April 16, 2024

Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, soon Superman: When characters enter the public domain, anything goes

Artists are sure to create all manner of strange adaptations when well-known characters enter the public domain, as was the case with Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse.

On this day in history, April 16, 1889, future Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin is born in London

April 16, 2024

On this day in history, April 16, 1889, future Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin is born in London

Actor and producer Charlie Chaplin was born on this day in history, April 16, 1889, in London. He went on to perfect and refine the character Charlie the Tramp — and was knighted in 1975.

'Sunset Boulevard' sweeps London's Olivier awards

April 15, 2024

'Sunset Boulevard' sweeps London's Olivier awards

A restaging of Hollywood film noir musical “Sunset Boulevard" won in several categories of the Olivier Awards as theatre in London bounces back post-pandemic.

Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others

April 13, 2024

Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others

A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv," to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop their social skills.

'The Vessel' at NYC's Hudson Yards to reopen 3 years after suicides forced its closure

April 12, 2024

'The Vessel' at NYC's Hudson Yards to reopen 3 years after suicides forced its closure

The Vessel, a climbable sculpture at Hudson Yards on Manhattan's West Side, is reopening later this year with new safety features after a string of suicides forced it to close.

Meet the American who made prescriptions safer, Deborah Adler, inspired by Holocaust survivor grandma

April 12, 2024

Meet the American who made prescriptions safer, Deborah Adler, inspired by Holocaust survivor grandma

Deborah Adler of New York has achieved acclaim in industry and art for her prescription bottle designs and labeling program that have helped to prevent thousands of deaths each year.

Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

April 11, 2024

Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

Some of the most popular metaphoric sayings used in everyday conversations have known histories that reveal the origins of these expressions. Here are three and their stories.

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general

April 10, 2024

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general

Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.