Arts & Culture

– Manuscript – Labor unions for actors and writers are striking over pay, benefits and job protections. But Artificial intelligence technology has become a big issue in Hollywood’s labor fight. AI has introduced a new point of disagreement between artists and production companies. Here is a look at what both sides say they want. Why is AI such an important … [Read more...] about In Hollywood Strike, AI’s Part Is Important

– Manuscript – More couples are asking guests to wear nontraditional clothing to their marriage ceremonies. The result appears to be that many guests are not sure what to think about it and are confused by the unusual requests. Maggie Long is 34 years old and lives in New York. Not too long ago, she attended the wedding of a close friend at a restaurant in Denver, … [Read more...] about For Some, Getting Married Needs to Be an Experience Unlike any Other

– Manuscript – The history of television began long before millions of Americans gathered in front of their black-and-white sets and watched shows like Lucy, Uncle Miltie, and Howdy Doodie. “Everybody thinks TV started in the ‘50s or the late ’40s,” said Steve McVoy. “Almost nobody knows it existed before World War II and even goes back to the ‘20s.” McVoy is the … [Read more...] about Ohio Museum Shows History of Television Technology

– Manuscript – Japan is a nation known for its workers’ loyalty to their companies and lifetime employment. People who change jobs are often considered quitters, and that is seen as dishonorable. But a number of “taishoku daiko,” or “job-leaving agents,” have started in the past several years. Their aim is to help people who want to leave their jobs. Yoshihito Hasegawa … [Read more...] about In Japan, ‘Job-leaving Agents’ Help People Quit Their Jobs

– Manuscript – Tyler Malek is the head ice cream maker at the Portland, Oregon-based Salt & Straw. He uses leftover yogurt to make his lemon curd ice cream. For chocolate barley milk, he mixes leftovers of rice and grains used to make beer to give it a creamy taste. “Instead of calling this food waste, we need to call it wasted food and start decreasing how much … [Read more...] about US Restaurants, Companies ‘Upcycle’ Leftover Food