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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/1/26, our news roundup covers what to do about ticks, treating "chemo brain," and a preview of events marking 55 years of Garth Fagan Dance.
Arts, Music and Culture
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Two decades later, the devil you know is flawed — but enjoyable company. The post REVIEW | ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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On “Burn From Both Ends,” the second full-length release from local favorite Pluck, the band’s indie-rock sound rings true. This vibrant collection explores a wide variety of topics and themes. From sickness to relationships to the political state of the world, Pluck’s sophomore album is ready to converse with the listener. “Sooner” opens the album […] The post REVIEW | ‘Burn From Both Ends’ by Pluck appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She's written a memoir, "Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About." -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WPNE listener Cheryl Haupt and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films. -
The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him. -
For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family. -
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity. -
In 2006, an infamous scene from The Devil Wears Prada schooled viewers on how fashion trends make their way from the runway to the clearance bin. 20 years later, what's changed? -
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian. -
Andy Sachs returns to Runway in a timely but unconvincing story about saving the magazine. -
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors. -
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity. -
The Black Eyed Peas co-founder turned entrepreneur is now teaching a class on "agentic AI" for Arizona State.
