Arts & Culture

– Manuscript – The Lion King turns 25 years old on Broadway this month. The musical first opened in the summer of 1997 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Audiences saw something no one had ever seen before: jumping antelopes, flying birds and elephants walking through the seats. “The audience started screaming so early. When the animals came down the … [Read more...] about Lion King Turns 25 on Broadway

– Manuscript – Supporters and opponents of bullfighting recently marched on the streets of several cities in southern France. Earlier this month, an opinion study said about 75 percent of the French public want to ban bullfighting. But a small group of supporters say it is a tradition that should continue. Baptiste is a 16-year-old boy training to be a bullfighter in … [Read more...] about France Considers a Ban on Bullfighting

– Manuscript – The city of San Francisco, California, is known as a city for people who love food, or “foodies.” There are many of award-winning restaurants. San Franciscans also love dogs. So, dog owner and chef Rahmi Massarweh decided to combine his two loves into one. He has opened the first and only restaurant for dogs. The restaurant is called Dogue. The name is … [Read more...] about A Restaurant for Man’s Best Friend

– Manuscript – In recent weeks, climate activists have thrown tomato soup, spread potatoes, and even attached themselves to famous paintings. The activists have said their actions were meant to call attention to the burning of fossil fuels and the environmental crisis worldwide. Last month, two activists dumped tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers at London’s … [Read more...] about Climate Activists Targeting Artworks in Protest

– Manuscript – The United States soccer team defeated Iran and will continue to the elimination stage of the World Cup in Qatar. The team needed a win on Tuesday to continue in the competition. The U.S. will play the Netherlands on Saturday. The Americans made up for a loss to Iran at the 1998 World Cup because of a first-half goal from Christian Pulisic. The … [Read more...] about US Defeats Iran in World Cup Soccer, Continues to Next Level of Competition