Election 2024: Your guide to voting in Massachusetts
Sep 30, 2024 · This election, voters in Massachusetts will be deciding on federal, state and local offices, as well as five binding statewide ballot questions.And of course, after months of campaigning that have seen two assassinations attempts and a stunning change in Democratic candidate, voters will be deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris and …
‘It’s going to take a lot of work.’ Sheldon Whitehouse on where ...
Nov 6, 2024 · U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island cruised to re-election Tuesday, setting the Democrat up for a fourth term in Washington. As of Wednesday afternoon, with 100% of Rhode Island’s polling stations reporting, Whitehouse led Rhode Island state Rep. Patricia Morgan 59.6% to 40.1%, according to unofficial Board of …
Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an …
Dec 10, 2024 · (Knopf) Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Martyr! is Iranian American poet Kaveh Akbar‘s debut novel about a young man named Cyrus Shams struggling with depression and the death of his mother, who was a passenger on Iran Air Flight 655, an actual plane that was mistakenly shot down in 1988 by an actual Navy ship, the USS Vincennes. All 290 passengers on board that plane were killed.
Fandom rules social media’s cultural landscape in 2024
Dec 7, 2024 · In the case of The Amazing Digital Circus, a satirical indie animated web series for adults about a bunch of humans trapped in a virtual world, fans not only caused the show to become a social media hit in the space of just a few weeks, but also responded to each episode with a deluge of fan-created content including tribute videos, online commentary, new …
Here’s everyone caught in the web of the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs …
Oct 11, 2024 · Sean “Diddy” Combs, seen here in Atlanta in 2023. (Paras Griffin | Getty Images) Sean “Diddy” Combs remains in a Brooklyn jail while awaiting a May 5 trial on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty on all charges and has been denied bail twice thus far.
Charles Ives’ vision of America still strikes an unsettling chord
Oct 18, 2024 · An undated photograph of composer Charles Ives (1874-1954). Pianist Jeremy Denk says “The crusty American composer had no shortage of utopian visions.” (Bettman/Getty Images) One hundred-fifty years ago, a mild-mannered insurance man was born in the small Connecticut town of Danbury.
Jon Batiste finds the Blues in Beethoven - The Public's Radio
Dec 9, 2024 · Batiste was the bandleader and music director of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert until 2022. He attended The Juilliard School and is now on its board. His Grammy nominations and wins span a wide range of categories including Jazz, American Roots, Contemporary Classical, R&B, New Age, Contemporary Instrumental and more.
What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend scrolling, …
Nov 22, 2024 · It is a very good time to be a K-Pop fan because not only do my current favorite groups, Ateez and Stray Kids, have new comebacks out, one of my OG faves, G-Dragon, has released a new song called “Power” and a corresponding music video. The video is filmed in one continuous shot and I have watched it an embarrassing number of times.
Trump voting trend continues in Fall River - The Public's Radio
Nov 7, 2024 · The city of Fall River has traditionally been a blue community where Democrats have thrived. But after the unofficial numbers came in from the city’s 27 polling places, the Spindle City looks like a shade of purple, with former President Donald Trump sliding into first place over Vice President Kamala Harris. The unofficial tally: the […]
Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63
Oct 10, 2024 · Classical music producer Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His clients — including Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, Joshua Bell and Lara Downes — organized a concert at his home studio to bid farewell.