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The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass: Houston Gets All 20 — With Jason Moran Coming Home

Ten pianists, 20 études and one hometown commission bring Philip Glass’s most personal piano cycle to Jones Hall—with Houston-born MacArthur Fellow Jason Moran among the evening’s brightest attraction

Ten pianists, 20 études, and a Houston-born connection make Philip Glass’s monumental piano cycle a one-night-only cultural reunion at Jones Hall.

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Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ is going up for auction

Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress” is stepping back into the spotlight nearly 30 years after its last sale, with the legendary gown expected to fetch up to $300,000 at auction.

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London’s latest Fourth Plinth sculpture is a woman going places

A striking new sculpture of a Black woman now commands London’s Trafalgar Square, as artist Tschabalala Self uses “Lady in Blue” to celebrate movement, optimism and a more inclusive future.

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Global oil hits $105 per barrel and bond yields surge

Oil surges back above $100 a barrel as the Iran war threatens prolonged supply disruptions, sending fresh shockwaves through fuel prices, inflation, interest rates and global markets.

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After 9/11, New York movies like ‘Men in Black II’ were never the same

After 9/11, “Men in Black II” director Barry Sonnenfeld was forced to rewrite the film’s New York finale, confronting how the tragedy transformed the way Hollywood portrayed the city and its vanished landmarks.

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Asian teens race ahead of US peers for reading, science and math in global rankings

A new global assessment shows Asian students dominating the top ranks as reading, math and science performance declines worldwide, raising fresh concerns about education in the age of AI.

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Seahawks start Super Bowl title defense with rally over Patriots after early Darnold injury

Seattle celebrated its Super Bowl triumph before surviving a tense 13-10 victory over New England, with Sam Darnold’s injury and three Patriots interceptions shaping the dramatic opener.

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What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history

Apple enters the foldable phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, betting a radically redesigned device can redefine how consumers use the iPhone.

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Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall

Trump says the Iran war and elevated gas prices could persist through the November midterms, as oil climbs above $100 a barrel and Americans face rising costs at the pump.

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‘I have not done anything wrong,’ Savannah State athlete says after ICE detention, release

Savannah State student-athlete Johan Sandoval is speaking out after an ICE detention, sharing his fight to resolve his immigration case and his message to other international students facing uncertainty.

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'New Mexico is and always will be New Mexico': New Mexico leaders reject viral map suggesting state name change

A viral map suggesting New Mexico be renamed “New America” has sparked bipartisan pushback from state leaders, who say the state’s name, history, and cultural identity are not up for debate.

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Apple Debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s A20 Pro-powered iPhone 18 Pro lineup advances mobile photography, AI, battery life and image authenticity.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max bring variable-aperture cameras, A20 Pro processing, AI-powered Siri and up to 2TB of storage to a smartphone designed increasingly like a professional creative studio.

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Apple Unveils iPhone Duo: The iPhone Finally Enters the Fold

Apple’s first foldable iPhone pairs a massive 7.6-inch display, A20 Pro power and Siri AI with a premium $1,999 starting price.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone combines a titanium design, massive 7.6-inch display, next-generation AI and pro-level cameras in a $1,999 flagship built to redefine what an iPhone can be.

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Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight UK extradition, a US judge rules

Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain behind bars as a Miami judge denies their bid for release while they fight extradition to the UK over serious criminal allegations.

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Why the best match of the US Open finished after 3 a.m. – and how it could affect Ben Shelton in the semis

3:33 a.m. finishes are turning the US Open into a test of endurance—so how late is too late for tennis stars and the fans watching them?

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An onslaught of midterm polling is coming. Here’s how to sort through it

Not every political poll deserves your trust—here’s how to spot the red flags, read the numbers smarter and separate meaningful election data from misleading noise.

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Another group of immigrants may be on the verge of losing deportation protections

After decades of building lives in the U.S., thousands of Salvadorans are facing an agonizing wait as uncertainty over TPS leaves families wondering whether they’ll be allowed to stay.

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Violent ICE encounter in Frederick prompts calls for investigation

A Frederick neighborhood erupted into a violent clash between ICE officers and protesters, leaving residents injured and prompting elected officials to demand answers and an investigation.

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Stevie Wonder is taking ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ on 50th-anniversary tour

Fifty years later, Stevie Wonder is bringing “Songs in the Key of Life” back to the stage—performing the legendary album in full on a new US and European tour!

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The absurd battle between the SEC and LSU reaches a tipping point

LSU and the SEC are at war off the field—with a federal court fight, a possible expulsion and Lane Kiffin’s roster decisions turning college football into a full-blown power struggle.