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Pianist, 18, from South Korea wins Van Cliburn competition

Pianist, 18, from South Korea wins Van Cliburn competition

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old from South Korea has won the 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the top showcases for the world's best pianists.
Prada mixes nostalgia and grunge for summer 2023 menswear

Prada mixes nostalgia and grunge for summer 2023 menswear

MILAN (AP) — Reconciling unusually high temperatures with the looks for next summer on Milan Fashion Week runways is becoming an exercise in cognitive dissonance.
‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1

‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1

“Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its debut weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
George Lamming, a giant of modern Caribbean writing, dies

George Lamming, a giant of modern Caribbean writing, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — George Lamming, a giant of post-colonial literature whose novels, essays and speeches influenced readers and peers in his native Barbados and around the world, has died at age 94.
Al Sharpton takes a bow, with Spike, to close out Tribeca

Al Sharpton takes a bow, with Spike, to close out Tribeca

NEW YORK (AP) — On the eve of Juneteenth, the Tribeca Festival came to a close with the Rev.
Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85

Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85

CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields, who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades, died Saturday. He was 85.
Milan designers invoke joy, nostalgia in menswear

Milan designers invoke joy, nostalgia in menswear

MILAN (AP) — Denim, fringe and chunky rubber sliders. These are the elements of next year’s summer wardrobe emerging from the second day Saturday of Milan Fashion Week menswear previews.
US opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week

US opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available next week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months.
Canadian summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, climbing costs

Canadian summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, climbing costs

Though health restrictions have lifted and demand has returned, summer camp operators across the country say they're grappling with staffing issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pioneering pop music chart analyst Joel Whitburn dies at 82

Pioneering pop music chart analyst Joel Whitburn dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Whitburn, who turned his fascination with the Billboard charts into a career cataloging the history of charted music that kept gatekeepers honest about the performance of hits, has died. He was 82.
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