Culture

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest of ‘Rasheeda Speaking’

A scene from the New Group's production of the play by Joel Drake Johnson. ...read more

ArtsBeat: WNYC Announces RadioLoveFest Lineup

Events will range from the hyperlocal (exploring “Brooklyn as a brand”) to the interstellar (a showing of the film “Galaxy Quest”).

‘Pietersen needs to prove desire’

Former England captain Michael Vaughan challenges Kevin Pietersen to "prove" that he wants to play for England again. ...read more

People use handshakes to sniff each other out

Limp or firm, your handshake conveys subliminal social cues. Now, research reveals it also transmits chemical signals that could explain why the greeting evolved...

One million patients could lose primary care if residency training in underserved regions is eliminated

The shortage of primary care doctors could worsen if funding for the Teaching Health Centers, a program to train medical residents in underserved areas,...

‘Cardiovascular revolution’ has increased life expectancy in Spain

Over the last century, life expectancy for Spaniards has increased by 40 years. A study highlights the main cause, since 1980, as being the...

Young Players Write New History as Baseball Returns to N.Y.U.

The New York University program, dropped after the 1974 season, is dependent on a roster made up largely of freshmen that is building for...

Held plane spotters ‘lack’ UK help

The wife of a British plane spotter who is being held in the United Arab Emirates says she is "disappointed" by the UK government's...

South Korea, Seeking to Curb Graft, Passes Law Restricting Gifts

The law calls for up to three years in prison for journalists and teachers, as well as public servants, who accept single cash donations...

South Korea, Seeking to Curb Graft, Passes Law Restricting Gifts

The law calls for up to three years in prison for journalists and teachers, as well as public servants, who accept single cash donations...