I can think of no recent novel or film that provoked passionate debate. Public arguments people do have about art — about appropriation and offense, usually — have grown stale and repetitive, almost rote. - The New York Times
Chioggia, about 15 miles away from St. Mark's Square, has been stuck in the shadow of its famous neighbor, whose highfalutin' sophisticates have always tweaked chiogiotti as rustic ruffians. But it's a pretty town, and one pleased to welcome visiting cruise passengers (for now). - The New York Times
"As (Liz) Truss continues to gain support in the Conservative Party leadership contest against former chancellor Rishi Sunak, she has reportedly confirmed that Dorries is likely to stay where she is." A source said that Dorries "has a lot of unfinished business on her desk." - Yahoo! News
A group of 24 college professors got together to attempt to think this difficult question through. They couldn't agree. - The Chronicle of Higher Education
These niche-famous people are the types who are living out the latest chapter in what it means to be in this particular corner of Manhattan at this particular moment and feeling certain, as most people want to feel when they are young and ambitious and freshly arrived, that it is the absolute center of the world. - The New...
Even as the company limits the number of visitors and keeps attendance at its U.S. theme parks below prepandemic levels, they are generating record sales and profits. - The Wall Street Journal
It's especially, but not only, an issue for men. "People want to look like an action star, but may not be aware that every frame of those films has some sort of special effect involved, which might include changing the way they look on screen, too." - The Guardian (UK)
It's been a long few weeks of controversy for Michael Melling, the head of CTV News, who recently ousted host Lisa LaFlamme, after reports surfaced that firing was because she had stopped dyeing her hair. - CBC
What to do with our digital footprint - and what about privacy and ethics? "One year, a student raised his hand and confidently announced, 'Dr. Fiesler, I found your fanfiction!' 'You did not!' I scoffed as the color drained from my face." - Slate
In our new study we designed and tested five short videos that “prebunk” viewers, in order to inoculate them from the deceptive and manipulative techniques often used online to mislead people. We found that not only do these videos help people spot misinformation in controlled experiments, but also in the real world. - NiemanLab
Berkeley Rep used to spend $300,000 to $400,000 per year on lodging for out-of-town artists; these days, it's more like $2 million. So it has constructed the Medak Center, with 45 units housing up to 128 occupants. And other arts organizations can rent any rooms Berkeley Rep isn't using. - San Francisco Chronicle
"Over the last six months we have seen price increases from domestic suppliers that range from 7-15% on average, with some items as much as 32%." - ArtsHub
Battered by rolling lockdowns, key figures in the sector have said COVID-19 disruptions exposed job insecurity, poor remuneration, and a thinning of government grants that made a career in arts, entertainment and culture untenable for all but a lucky few. - Sydney Morning Herald
Arts criticism, which used to nurture the innovative, is on life support. Independence of judgment and expertise are in short supply. When it comes to political matters, the chatter never stops. But the mainstream media (online and off-) have pretty well kicked arts critics to the curb. - Arts Fuse
