Conductor John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of future engagements after allegedly hitting a singer

LONDON – Prominent classical music conductor John Eliot Gardiner is pulling out of all engagements until next year after allegedly hitting a singer backstage following a concert. The British conductor said in a statement Thursday that he was stepping back to get “the specialist help I recognize that I have needed for some time.” His … Read more

Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work

NEW YORK – Kelly McKernan’s acrylic and watercolor paintings are bold and vibrant, often featuring feminine figures rendered in bright greens, blues, pinks and purples. The style, in the artist’s words, is “surreal, ethereal … dealing with discomfort in the human journey.” The word “human” has a special resonance for McKernan these days. Although it’s … Read more

‘It’s frustrating’: Suspect killed by SAPD Wednesday had long and violent criminal history, several dismissed charges

The county district attorney said the suspect had been committing crimes for more than 20 years. SAN ANTONIO — For the second time in less than a week, a San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer was shot by a wanted felon on Wednesday afternoon.  The chaos unfolded on 1-10 around South New Braunfels, and shut … Read more

Bexar Co. DA responds to police chief’s comments about emerging pattern of repeat violent offenders being re-released

The county district attorney said the suspect had been committing crimes for more than 20 years. SAN ANTONIO — For the second time in less than a week, a San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer was shot by a wanted felon on Wednesday afternoon.  The chaos unfolded on 1-10 around South New Braunfels, and shut … Read more