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Museum to remove Roosevelt statue decried as white supremacy

Museum to remove Roosevelt statue decried as white supremacy

NEW YORK — The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert

Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert

NEW YORK — Dwayne Johnson will host and Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all.
Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

NEW YORK — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Merseyside derby watched by record 5m viewers on British TV

Merseyside derby watched by record 5m viewers on British TV

LONDON — The Merseyside derby was the most-watched Premier League game ever on British television.
From Italy, Muti looks to reopen US classical music scene

From Italy, Muti looks to reopen US classical music scene

RAVENNA, Italy — Conducting a joyful Mozart motet, Riccardo Muti sent a resounding message Sunday night, that live classical music has returned to the Italian stage after the coronavirus lockdown.
Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst

Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst

No one wants to waste money, but some of us go overboard trying to get the best possible deal. I have spent nearly as much time researching which hiking socks to buy as I have choosing a new car.
Want a diverse workplace? Rethink the entire system, including the C-suite: experts

Want a diverse workplace? Rethink the entire system, including the C-suite: experts

TORONTO — The race-based failings of many of the companies seeking help from diversity and inclusion expert Hamlin Grange are not new.
2nd wave of virus cases? Experts say we're still in the 1st

2nd wave of virus cases? Experts say we're still in the 1st

What's all this talk about a “second wave” of U.S.
A 'second wave' of coronavirus cases? Not yet, experts say

A 'second wave' of coronavirus cases? Not yet, experts say

What's all this talk about a “second wave” of U.S.
With no students, small college town worries over future

With no students, small college town worries over future

What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out.
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