Guest artist James F. Byrnes showed how to apply the torch to bend and shape the narrow glass rods.
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Lana Del Rey cancels concert in Israel after Palestinians call for boycott
The cancellation marks a setback for the nation, which aims to prevent politics from infiltrating the arts.
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Bishop at Aretha Franklin’s funeral apologizes to Ariana Grande
He touched her onstage and made a joke about her name.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Russian hackers targeted Orthodox clergy
The targeting of high-profile religious figures shows the wide net cast by the cyberspies.
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Prince Harry has cameo in ‘Hamilton’
He sings the opening words to a ballad, performed in the musical by an actor playing his sixth great-grandfather King George III.
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Aretha Franklin’s 8-hour service filled with song, prayer, celebrities
Those attending the legendary singer’s funeral included former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Brunswick hoping to draw the Blue Angels back to Great State of Maine Air Show
Great State of Maine Air Show organizers won’t find out till December if the Navy’s demonstration team can make it.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
Too busy to reply to email? Gmail has your back
The new version offers a series of time-saving automated replies that users can choose from.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Kanye West apologizes for calling slavery a ‘choice’
‘I’m sorry for people who felt let down by that moment,’ the rapper tells radio listeners in Chicago.
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Carrie Ann Inaba, Ross Matthews named co-hosts for Miss America competition
The next Miss America will be crowned in a nationally televised broadcast on Sept. 9.