Chicago has Italian beef. New York has pizza. Boston has clam chowder. But here in central Illinois, the signature dish arrives buried beneath a blanket of cheese sauce. It’s called the horseshoe. The open-faced sandwich is built on two thick slices of Texas toast, a hamburger patty, a mound of crinkle-cut fries, and smothered in … Read more
At 56, Derrick Adams is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of his generation, known for capturing the Black experience in vibrant, kaleidoscopic colors. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the artist about leaving his mark with his depictions of joyous scenes of everyday life. She also visits the Institute of Contemporary Art … Read more
Few can fill a blank canvas like Derrick Adams. At 56, Adams is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of his generation, known for capturing themes of Black life in America in vibrant, kaleidoscopic style. Derrick Adams’ “Easy Street,” a 2025 acrylic and fabric collage on wood panel, part of the exhibition … Read more
DETROIT — The strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries: a new six-lane bridge named for a famous Canadian who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings. After years of planning and billions of dollars in construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is … Read more
“Even during wartime, people would still spend time together and try to enjoy life. What else could we do? Life had to go on,” Mohsen, 43, told NBC News at one cafe screening the match in Tehran. NBC News agreed not to use Mohsen’s last name or any of the people interviewed for this article … Read more
You’ve seen the viral dance videos. You recognize the bright yellow jerseys. Maybe you know someone who’s been to a game. But chances are you still have more questions about the Savannah Bananas than answers. That’s understandable. Just four years ago, the Bananas were one of thousands of summer baseball teams around the country. Now, … Read more
Of his friend Martin Short, Tom Hanks once said, “Marty operates at the speed of joy.” Is that true? “You know, I don’t analyze myself,” said Short. “If that’s his review for me, I’ll accept it. But I think I do have the happy gene. And I think my orientation is to be happy.” For … Read more
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. “Marty: Life Is Short,” a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that … Read more
Olivia Andre, a 19-year-old woman from Congo who remains detained in ICE custody in Texas despite her family’s release in March, said she was “in shock” and overjoyed about a judge’s order for her release by Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I couldn’t believe … Read more
Although it has been nearly a week since the four Artemis II astronauts completed their mission around the moon, the crew said Thursday that they have not yet fully come down to Earth mentally or been able to reflect on the big moments of their journey. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more