Teacher. Musician. Volunteer. Bon vivant. Born June 21, 1927, in Stamford, Conn.; died Nov. 18, 2025, in Etobicoke, Ont.; ...

After nearly nine years of practice, he made John Milton’s epic poem vividly dramatic for audiences and inspired a study of ...

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors. The strikes hit the eastern provinces of ...

International Falafel Day, observed every June 12, highlights the enduring global appeal of the deep-fried chickpea fritter ...

Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin’—a nuanced portrait of family, friendship, and race—comes in at No. 1 from Amazon’s wide selection of ...