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With exquisite prose, smart lines on every page, a building sense of growing strangeness tinged with dread, and surprises all the way to the end, this might be Laura van den Berg's best novel so far.

Fresh Air critic David Bianculli watches more TV than anyone he knows. He found it impossible to come up with a top 10 list this year — and is reveling in the abundance of exceptional shows.

Fellow athletes say that the tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, who was reportedly set on fire, highlights an unsettling trend of violence against female runners in particular and women overall.

Workers are demanding higher wages and more staffing to ease their workload. The union says that cuts to staffing and guest services that many hotels made during the COVID-19 pandemic were never restored.

The plays tell one story of the reign of English King Henry VI in the 15th century, during which there was a civil war between two families — the House of York and the House of Lancaster.

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is celebrating their 150 th birthday and pulling out all the stops for a summer to remember for nature lovers. Featuring brand-new exhibits and films, special programs and activities, and extended hours, Summer of Wonder has something for everyone. Summer of Wonder takes place from Memorial Day weekend (Friday, May 24) through Labor Day weekend (Monday, September 2). Visitors are encouraged to explore the website, sdnat.org/summerofwonder, for details and to purchase tickets. All activities are included with admission unless otherwise noted. New Exhibits Opening May 24 Nature Trail at The Nat . An immersive nature garden that surrounds the Museum and showcases the incredible diversity of native plants. It’s The Nat’s birthday gift to the community and free for all to enjoy. Learn more . Action from the Archives : The Nat at 150 . The research team has dug deep into the archives for some one-of-a-kind photos of the unforgettable people who helped make The Nat what it is today. We’ve packed 150 years of history into 150 feet! Learn more . Events for All Ages Nat at Night . The best weekends start in Balboa Park. On Fridays, admission is half-price after 5 p.m. Visitors can explore all four floors, then hit the roof for a spectacular San Diego sunset view, a TGIF cocktail, and small bites from Wolf in the Woods. Learn more . Weekends of Wonder . Explore the Museum with special animal encounters, storytime, and activities from community partners. There are different offerings every Saturday and Sunday. Visit sdnat.org/events for details—full list available in April. A T-rrrific New Film: T. rex The king of the dinosaurs roars into the theater beginning June 28. Making the most of the latest, greatest special effects, this new release from Giant Screen Films/D3D Cinema is the most dazzling T. rex documentary ever made. See this giant on a giant screen—films are included with paid admission. Learn more . Extended Hours All Summer Long Visitors can enjoy beautiful San Diego days and take in more of the natural world, because longer days mean longer hours. On weeknights (Monday-Thursday), The Nat stays open until 7 p.m. On Fridays, hours extend until 10 p.m. for Nat at Night. To stay in the know on anniversary events and activities, visit the website , sign up for email updates , or follow on Instagram , Facebook , or TikTok .

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

A Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance - just for the gods.

After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in and wrote a bill for Congress. This week, Biden signed it into law.

A newly unsealed complaint filed in New York by Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, argues that the former TV talk show host was "incapable" of agreeing to the Lifetime documentary.