DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney’s free speech lawsuit

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised questions about his impartiality on the state’s efforts to take over Disney World’s governing body. DeSantis … Read more

Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame running back’s lasting impact on and off field

One man. Many versions. CLEVELAND — Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated. One man. Many versions. His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach. For generations, Brown, who died Thursday night peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, has long been the standard of excellence for running backs, a freakish blend of … Read more

Venice Architectural Biennale gives overdue voice to long-silenced Africa

VENICE – Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko is giving a platform to voices that have long been silenced at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens Saturday, the first ever curated by an African, featuring a preponderance of work by Africans and the African diaspora. The 18th architectural Biennale, titled “The Laboratory of the Future,” explores … Read more