Renowned conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) died in San Francisco, California, on April 22, 2026. He was 81. Over his career, MTT won 12 Grammy Awards and received several of the country's highest arts honors.
Read news articleRenowned conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) died in San Francisco, California, on April 22, 2026. He was 81. Over his career, MTT won 12 Grammy Awards and received several of the country's highest arts honors.
Read news articleThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie has quickly become the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far. Released on April 1, it has earned over $750 million worldwide in less than a month. The sequel follows the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film made over $1.3 billion worldwide and helped establish Mario as a major Hollywood franchise.
Read news articleA few scraps of long-forgotten elk hide tucked away in an Oregon museum have turned out to be important artifacts. Researchers now believe the hides, which date back to the end of the last Ice Age, are the oldest known examples of sewn items.
Read news articleSt. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is a lively holiday that honors the most famous of Ireland's three patron saints. Though widely known for its parades, shamrocks, and everything green, the day's roots are grounded in history.
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