In Southern California, Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo Are Bringing Fresh Depth to ABT’s ‘Giselle’

In Southern California, Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo Are Bringing Fresh Depth to ABT’s ‘Giselle’

Skylar Brandt (Giselle) and Herman Cornejo (Albrecht). Photo: Wang Xiaojing / National Centre for the Performing Arts When Skylar Brandt first got the opportunity to dance Giselle, it came as a shock. The year was 2020 when, in conversations with American Ballet Theatre artistic director Kevin McKenzie, he casually mentioned the 1841 ballet, a role…

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The Second Life of Notre Dame: Microsoft Backs a Digital Resurrection

The Second Life of Notre Dame: Microsoft Backs a Digital Resurrection

Notre Dame reopened last year after suffering damage in a 2019 fire. Marcel Strauss via Unsplash+ In 2018, Yves Ubelmann passed on the opportunity to recreate Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral in digital form via his company, Iconem, a startup specializing in digitizing cultural sites. At the time, the French founder felt the potential project wasn’t…

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Hydrangeas, Oysters and Lighthouses: How to Explore Nantucket Like a Local

Hydrangeas, Oysters and Lighthouses: How to Explore Nantucket Like a Local

When it comes to New England resort towns, Nantucket is often considered the pinnacle—or, dare we say, the great white whale—of East Coast summer getaways. It’s a fitting reputation considering Nantucket initially rose to prominence as the whaling capital of the world (and its central role in Moby-Dick). As the whaling industry began to decline…

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How to Tell if You’re Allergic to Alcohol

How to Tell if You’re Allergic to Alcohol

Your body will almost certainly rebel if you drink too much alcohol in a night. But what if it reacts after just a sip or two? If you notice odd symptoms like facial flushing, a runny nose, or even a racing heartbeat after drinking, you might not just be sensitive to alcohol—you could be allergic.…

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Prince George Poses in Royally Sweet Portrait for His 12th Birthday

Prince George Poses in Royally Sweet Portrait for His 12th Birthday

Kate Middleton, Prince William’s Daughter Princess Charlotte Steals the Show at Wimbledon Prince George is ringing in his latest birthday in a big way. In honor of their eldest son turning 12, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton unveiled a striking new portrait of George, continuing a yearslong tradition of capturing their children’s major…

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'Hot Jupiter' torn apart by erupting young star, scientists say

'Hot Jupiter' torn apart by erupting young star, scientists say

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A planet that scientists called a “hot Jupiter” is causing trouble for its solar neighbor. Labeled HIP 67522 b by scientists, this planet is 415 light years from Earth. It is one of just a few discovered planets that is less than 100 million years old. Artist’s concept of the star HIP…

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Where to look for state resource amid flooding cleanup

Where to look for state resource amid flooding cleanup

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texans continue to recover from the catastrophic Independence Day flooding, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is committed to provide food, baby formula, medical support, and emergency grants for rural hospitals. This commitment comes less than a week after Governor Gregg Abbott announced nearly $2 million in emergency grants to…

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Spanish ambassador, Abbott talk economics and cultural connections

Spanish ambassador, Abbott talk economics and cultural connections

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Governor Greg Abbott met with Spanish Ambassador Ángeles Moreno Bau on Monday in an effort to strengthen the economic relationship between Texas and Spain. The meeting, which took place on the same day that the Texas legislature began its special session, emphasized Spain’s strong economic connection to the state. The country currently has…

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