From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

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This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today. By Alissa Wilkinson Tom Hardy is a ...

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The team behind the Kimpton Santo, situated in part in schoolhouse buildings that date back to the mid-1800s, has created a hotel where Instagram influencers and history professors alike can feel ...

🫧 WOW Festival ️ Front-runners for the papacy ️ 3 new nonstop flights 🎭 Civic Theatre makeover ⚡ Tesla S.D. sales tumble Their proposal comes as Mayor Todd Gloria prepares to ...

An art project called the Goodbye Line prompts passersby to make a collect call and say goodbye — to a loved one, a pet or maybe a part of themselves. People are dialing.