The latest work by elusive artist Banksy was taken down soon after it appeared by a man with bolt cutters.
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DirecTV customers in Maine have been without local NBC stations since Nov. 30
About 50,000 customers don’t have access to the News Center Maine stations in Portland and Bangor.
Talk about lost: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ feels abandoned by DC
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” feels like the friend at a middle school sleepover whose mom forgot to pick them up the next morning. You know, they know, everybody knows: The friend has overstayed their welcome, but you’re still trying to make things fun. The DC cinematic universe is getting a 2025 reboot, courtesy of […]
Pair of gold Jordans made for Spike Lee found in donation bin raises $50,000 at auction
The Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers were placed in a donation chute at an Oregon homeless shelter in April and landed in a bin in the building’s basement.
France’s Macron supporting actor Gérard Depardieu, accused of sexual misconduct
Asked about such accusations against Depardieu, French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed in the presumption of innocence and the judicial process.
‘You are the father!’ Talk show host Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan
Sumatran orangutans are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with a rapidly declining wild population due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and the black-market pet trade, the zoo said.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes
The Globes are recovering after scandal and several troubled years, including one without a broadcast.
Pope’s approval of gay blessings could have impact in places where rights are restricted
From Uganda to the United States, laws that discriminate against LGBTQ+ people or even criminalize homosexuality have increased in recent years, leaving communities feeling under attack.
Review: Portland Ballet brings ‘Victorian Nutcracker’ to Brunswick
Performances move to Merrill Auditorium this week.
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples
Francis suggested such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn’t confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage.