Stop – the crazy world
Global efforts to restrict social gatherings have led to shuttered venues and canceled tours, cutting performing artists of all kinds off from income and opportunities to connect with live audiences. In an industry that’s often tumultuous to begin with, performers are now turning to technology-enabled alternatives to produce their art and make ends meet. The…
LAS VEGAS — Homeless people in Las Vegas have been directed to sleep in rectangles painted on the pavement in a makeshift parking lot camp as a way to limit the spread of the coronavirus, a move that is stirring outrage by some on social media. Former Obama administration housing chief Julian Castro suggested in…
The Netflix documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness has captivated viewers with a wild cast and a twist-filled storyline about big cat owners, bringing on a slew of memes and spirited debate about the motivations of each person involved in the show. The introduction of personalities like Joseph Maldonado-Passage AKA Joe Exotic, Carole…
If you’re looking for some new diversions while self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon Prime Video has a wealth of new releases this April. Viewers looking to dive into an otherworldly experience might enjoy Tales From the Loop, a new science fiction original series inspired by the futuristic paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag that…
While many movies’ theatrical releases have been postponed because of coronavirus, there’s no lack of great movies and shows to stream on Netflix while practicing social distancing and self-isolation this month. If you’re looking for a little distraction from the uncertainty in the world right now, the streaming platform has plenty of comedic offerings, including…
As more people work from home to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, they’re using their home internet networks for activities usually reserved for the workplace. But your home network may not be equipped to handle all the video conferencing and file-uploading you may be doing at the moment. What can you do if your…
With a deadly coronavirus epidemic creeping northward and the nearest hospital 230 miles away, Galen Gilbert, First Chief of Arctic Village, Alaska, knew his 200-person town could not afford to take any chances. A single case of COVID-19 could lead to the virus quickly spreading around the tight-knit community, but anybody who needed hospitalization would…
We are living in a disaster economy. The federal government’s $2 trillion disaster-aid package buys time and immediate relief for American workers and businesses. But a real recovery will depend on how we strengthen our economy for the long term. That’s going to take more than stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. It’s going to take…
After writing and delivering so many heartfelt tributes over the years to my dear friend, the great playwright Terrence McNally, I have felt at a crippling loss for words when it comes to his recent passing due to the coronavirus. I have just felt gutted and heartbroken. Fortunately for all of us, he was never…