Andrew Limbong
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Books
The history behind the Langston Hughes poem used in the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing
Sen. Cory Booker quoted the lines to support Supreme Court nominee Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing. Hughes' poem is a searing look at race and class in America.
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Arts & Life
Ukrainian heritage is in peril. The Smithsonian hopes to rescue what it can
The Smithsonian Institution says it is in touch with contacts inside Ukraine who specialize in rescuing and preserving cultural heritage sites in times of crisis.
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Arts & Life
'The Wendy Williams Show' is ending
The long-running daytime show The Wendy Williams Show, which had a reputation for being raw and irreverent, is ending. It will be succeeded by a show hosted by its producer Sherri Shepherd.
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Atlanta Opera union fight could set independent contractor precedent
Hair and makeup workers at the Atlanta Opera are looking to join a union. But the opera is arguing that the workers are independent contractors, and not employees.
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Arts & Life
'The Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' nab the most 2022 Oscar nominations
Jane Campion's and Denis Villeneuve's films got the highest amount of nominations, 12 and 10 each. Drive My Car, from Japan, got nominated for both Best Picture and Best International Feature.
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Technology
Microsoft set to acquire the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Activision Blizzard is behind huge games such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. But the company has faced reports of a workplace culture rife with sexual harassment.
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National
A small studio has become the first video game company to unionize in North America
The video game industry has a reputation for long hours and toxic environments. But now, a small studio is hoping to chart a different path as the first unionized video game company in North America.
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Arts & Life
22 tips for 2022: If you're feeling flirty, try giving someone your number
Next time, if you find yourself interested in someone, try giving them your number. Focus on creating a mutually pleasant interaction, and let the other person decide if they want to hit you up.
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Arts & Life
Bob Saget pushed boundaries in his stand-up shows
Bob Saget was found dead Sunday night at age 65. Many remember him for his roles on TV. But he was most at home by himself, on stage, telling often-raunchy and boundary-pushing jokes.
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National
Some of the artists from journalist Ian Urbina's music project say they were misled
Journalist Ian Urbina recruited musicians to make music based off his reporting on crimes in international waters. Some participating artists complained they were misled about their side of the deal.