Search results for

The Trump administration has suggested bringing the U.S. Postal Service under White House control, and having mail carriers conduct the census. Here's what to know about the controversial ideas.

Kind is the announcer and host sidekick on the Netflix show Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. "I don't know what the hell I'm doing. You must understand — it's anarchy," he says of the show.

The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the "tail wagging the dog."

On November 24, 5-6 p.m. we will be hosting a talk titled “Visualizing Light and Enlightenment Ideology in ‘Glimmer.” This talk will be given by Professor Scott Dale, a professor of Spanish Studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee. The talk is part of Julia San Romans exhibition. The European Enlightenment championed faith in the human spirit, ingenuity and our capacity to reason and overcome adversity. Scientific discoveries in the 18 th -century modernized Western civilization, but it also inspired us to ask questions, inquire, solve complex problems and, more importantly, have faith in our ability to move forward intellectually. Although the Enlightenment was the philosophical sunrise for a new era in social progress over two centuries ago, we still see reiterations of this positivist spirit in various forms in our world today, whether it be in architecture, literature, design, cuisine, fashion or art. In Julia San Román’s series called, “Glimmer,” we find ourselves before a bifurcated, intense, compact and abrupt visual space where Enlightenment energy is revisited once again. In several iterations of “Glimmer” we see that the pictorial plane is divided into two very different languages to underscore the brilliance of the spirit of the Enlightenment. These two juxtaposed visual languages are accentuated to paint us a poignant philosophical contrast all too familiar: the tension between anxious, emotional, melancholic and expressive reality and the more abstract space characterized by clarity, intelligence, reason and optimistic determinism. They are clearly two opposing spaces and forces, and, for San Román, this graphic union in "Glimmer” underscores the beauty, necessity and desire for eternal hope and optimism. Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being "reviewed" and isn't frozen.

The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.

This year's Caldecott medal went to a book about an older sister frustrated when her baby brother "helps." The Newbery went to a middle-grade tale about a time traveler at the turn of the century.

The Fed held rates steady, but left the door open to cut them later this year if inflation continues to ease. Trump's tariffs, however, could complicate efforts to bring prices under control.

This year brings memoirs from more than a dozen famous names — from Brooke Shields and Dawn Staley to Bill Belichick and Lionel Ritchie.

"FOUND ADRIFT" |Timeless new works inspired by an 1876 seaweed scrapbook" Ron Miriello has created an extensive series of art pieces and installations called "Found Adrift | Timeless new works inspired by an 1876 seaweed scrapbook." Nature was frozen in time, in an exquisite collection by a young woman from Searsport, Maine. Tucked away in a trunk for almost 150 years, it was rediscovered by Richard Rydell, a local collector and lifelong friend of Ron’s. The intricate beauty captured in the original specimens inspired the artist during a visit to Maine in 2023 and became the subjects for his extensive new collection of works on canvas, textiles, video, and lithographs – all in service to the stunning, hidden beauty of nature itself. "Found Adrift" is presented in collaboration with World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, a year-long international showcase of cities using creativity and design to enhance quality of life and bring communities together. ABOUT THE EVENT: A special opening of "Found Adrift" will be held for ONE NIGHT ONLY in San Diego’s dynamic Barrio Logan Arts District. The former Woodbury School of Architecture building is being transformed into a creative collaborative called Studio Culture, where 50+ artwork pieces will be exhibited, including a video created by Rome-based photographer Renato Cerisola, along with DJ music, a local food truck, beer, coffee and great people like you! The exhibition opening is free and open to all friends of design, nature and the arts. Friday, December 6 | 6 – 10 p.m. 2122 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113 Plenty of secured off-street parking is available. Important Note: The opening event on December 6 will be the best opportunity for the public to view "Found Adrift." Afterwards, the exhibition will be available by appointment only until Feb. 1, 2025. ABOUT THE MOVEMENT: Why Seaweed Scrapbooks? During the Victorian Era, collecting seaweed and pressing samples into scrapbooks was a popular women’s pastime, particularly in England. In fact, Queen Victoria herself is said to have made seaweed albums as a young girl. While the world was abuzz with Darwinism and other scientific discoveries, “seaweeding” was one of the few socially acceptable ways for women to explore the natural world. Now, a century and a half later, these long-lost scrapbooks are finding new life, meaning and relevancy for collectors, climate scientists and artists like Ron Miriello. Thanks to one unknown woman who lovingly and meticulously preserved her collection of humble seaweed, we can rediscover the timeless beauty of nature while learning from the past with "Found Adrift." ABOUT THE ARTIST: Ron Miriello Ron is an artist and designer who has never stayed in his lane–never wanted to stay in a lane. A career in graphic and product design, a sculpture minor from Colorado State University and years of schooling and traveling in Italy, have helped Ron seek possibilities in unexpected places. “Projectizing” is a word he uses to explain a tendency to crash ideas together, ideas that may hold a fresh thought or nuanced perspective. His design and art pieces usually unfold as a series of studies and variations. He then moves on to prototypes, motivated in large part by simple curiosity. This sketch/prototype/assess-after approach also serves as a progenitor for fine art projects. He invites intentional playfulness on the fuzzy dividing line between design/craft and art. In the words of W.H. Auden, “A craftsman knows in advance what the result will be, while the artist only knows when he has finished.” A cultural appreciation of artisans and craftspeople is a connecting thread to Ron’s work. The lost, forgotten or once-valued are reconsidered in an artful manner, to give pause and the opportunity for renewed perspective.  Ron Miriello on Instagram / Facebook