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Low's Mimi Parker (left) and Alan Sparhawk backstage at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2007.

Low's Mimi Parker had a voice that let the light in

Parker's crystalline vocals and spare percussion gave Low's sound a grounding force and a leavening agent all at once. She died Saturday, but her voice is eternal.

A Ukranian woman sits in a car with her family in Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, after they fled from the Russian-occupied territory of Kherson.

In southern Ukraine, Kherson residents live in fear — and hope — as battle looms

Those who've left Kherson and others who still have loved ones there describe a community in fear of the Russian occupiers — and hopeful that increased shelling means the Ukrainians are coming.

Banksy's "Love is in the Bin" (2018) is installed at Sotheby's on Sept. 3, in London. On Thursday it was auctioned for $25.4 million, a record for the artist.

A half-shredded Banksy piece is auctioned for $25.4 million, a record for the artist

"Love is in the Bin" made history when it was created during a 2018 auction. The crowd back then was shocked when a shredder activated as soon as the sale was complete, partly shredding the piece.

Heavy rain caused floods in northeastern Thailand in October 2022. Millions of people around the world would benefit from more timely and accurate warnings about climate-driven extreme weather such as floods and heat waves. A new United Nations initiative plans to spend $3.1 billion on such early warning systems.

U.N. plan would help warn people in vulnerable countries about climate threats

About half the world isn't covered by early warning systems that send alerts for weather emergencies. The worst is in developing countries, which have been hit hardest by global warming.

Capt. Paul Douglas of the Bristol County Sheriff's Office and Hunter, his COVID-detection dog, outside one of the sites they regularly screen: Freetown Elementary School in Freetown, Mass.

Dogs trained to sniff out COVID in schools are getting a lot of love for their efforts

A school in southeastern Massachusetts latches onto a novel program that uses canines to sniff out COVID on surfaces. The idea is to help protect kids from the virus and keep the school open.

From left: Democrat Jay Chen and Republican Rep. Michelle Steel are battling for California's 45th Congressional District, home to the largest Vietnamese community in the nation.

Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

Crates are brought out of King Tut's tomb in 1923, shortly after its discovery.

100 years after unearthing King Tut's tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries

Uncovered coffins, papyrus documents and other artifacts have recently been found at the Saqqara site in Giza, Egypt. It coincides with a new accusation that jewelry was stolen from the site.

Conductor and vocal Putin supporter Valery Gergiev is among those who have had shows canceled for failing to denounce the Russian president.

Some see hints of McCarthyism in the cultural boycott of Russia

As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.

San Diego Italian Film Festival opens its 15th season with "Lacci," a film that looks to the troubled relationship of Aldo (Luigi Lo Cascio) and Vanda (Alba Rohrwacher).

San Diego Italian Film Festival returns in person Thursday

feStivale showcases seven in-person films, two online films and 16 shorts

Millions of Americans are prescribed statins to reduce the risk of heart disease, but many prefer to take supplements like fish oil, garlic and flaxseed.

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

A new study shows statins are much more effective.

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