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What’s at Stake in the NEA’s Quiet Retreat From the Arts
From economic impact to mental health benefits, public funding for the arts is a vital investment, not a partisan luxury. Unsplash+ On May 2, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) abruptly terminated hundreds of grants to arts organizations across the country. Notifications were sent from a non-reply email address, citing a shift in grantmaking…
Read MoreDrinking Coffee Linked to Healthy Aging in Middle-Aged Women
Good news for coffee lovers: A new study suggests drinking a cup—or several—each day could be linked to long-term health benefits. The study, presented on Monday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, found that roughly 3,700 women who met researchers’ criteria for “healthy aging” typically consumed an average of…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Supporter Escorted Out of Courtroom for Outburst
Capricorn Clark: Sean “Diddy” Combs Beat Cassie Ventura After Finding Out About Kid Cudi Romance Former Bad Boy employee Clark alleged that, after Combs found out Ventura was dating Mescudi, he showed up at Clark’s apartment early on the morning of Dec. 22, 2011, carrying a gun and told her, “’Get dressed, we’re going to kill Mescudi.’”…
Read MoreIntruder Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Windsor Castle Grounds
Prince William, Kate Middleton and King Charles III Speak Out About Liverpool Crash The Windsor Castle grounds security recently experienced a close call. On June 1, an intruder attempted to break into the 13-acre estate where Kate Middleton and Prince William reside with their children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 6,…
Read MoreArt and Cannabis Converge at Gotham’s Disruptive Dispensaries
The dispensary’s Chelsea location opened with an exhibition celebrating Nas’ 30th album, merging music, photography and retail in one space. Photo by Chris Coe Cannabis and the canvas have a rich and shared history, so it should come as no surprise that in New York’s newly legal era, entrepreneurs would want to marry the two.…
Read MoreAbbott to sign bail reform package in Houston
HOUSTON (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bail reform bill in Houston Tuesday, according to a news release from Abbott’s office. The signing is expected to begin at 2 p.m. at Crime Stoppers of Houston, with several state officials attending, the release said. Joining Abbott during the conference will be Lt. Gov. Dan…
Read MoreThe Best Lululemon Father’s Day Gifts for Stylish & Active Dads
This article is sponsored by Lululemon. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Father’s Day 2025 is creeping up, and if you’re still thinking socks and a golf mug will cut it—let’s rethink that. lululemon’s Father’s Day Gift Guide…
Read MoreUber Names Its First Chief Operating Officer Since 2019 Amid Leadership Shakeup
Andrew Macdonald has been with Uber for 13 years. Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images Andrew MacDonald, a longtime executive at Uber, has been named the company’s president and its first chief operating officer in six years, the company announced yesterday (June 2). He is the first to hold the COO title since Barney Harford stepped…
Read MoreWhy Wednesday Fans Will Be “Pleasantly Surprised” by Season 2
Get ready to go gaga over Wednesday season two. Luis Guzmán (a.k.a. Gomez Addams on the Netflix fantasy series) is teasing why fans will be screaming with excitement when the Jenna Ortega-led show’s sophomore season debuts this August. “It’s an incredible, incredible journey,” Guzmán exclusively told E! News at Netflix’s Tudum presentation on May 31. “They’ll be…
Read More7 Things You Need to Do Before Air Conditioner Season
Hot days can feel unbearable without a strong air-conditioning system. Yet many of us take these essential devices for granted. “The only time people pay attention to their air conditioner is when it’s not working,” says Jeffrey Siegel, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Toronto who researches ventilation and indoor air quality.…
Read MoreMadeleine McCann Case: Authorities Renew Search for Missing Girl 18 Years After Disappearance
The search for Madeleine McCann is back on. Almost 20 years after McCann disappeared from a resort in Lagos, Portugal, at age 3, authorities in the country have reignited the search at the request of German authorities who are investigating Christian Brueckner—a convicted rapist they suspect of killing McCann, though he has not been formally…
Read MoreDamien Hirst Is Back at Phillips and He Has a 200-Year Plan to Outlive Us All
Damien Hirst, The Virtues, 2021; estimate: £60,000-80,000. Phillips Loved and hated in equal measure, Damien Hirst has always embodied the full-throttle provocation of the Young British Artists—fun, controversial and unapologetically brash. Though his market has seen fluctuations in recent years, demand remains strong because the artist-entrepreneur has expertly capitalized on his fame and brand. Hirst…
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