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Maria Fontoura

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There Are No Guided Black-History Tours in Key West. One Woman Is Trying to Change That
Arida Wright has been offering off-the-books tours in her adopted hometown for three years. Why can't she obtain the proper license?
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The 20 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of Fall
Amy Poehler's return! A reboot 30 years in the making! Stories based on real life! Stories crafted from wild imaginations! This upcoming slate of series has it all
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‘Since It Is a Black Cemetery and Has the Stigma of Slavery, No One Wants to Touch It’
For more than 15 years, officials in Key West have known of the existence of some 100 unmarked graves at Higgs Beach. Yet efforts to honor the site have stalled
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The Secrets Buried Beneath the Sands of Key West
The Florida idyll is synonymous with sunshine and laid-back living. But in 2002, researchers unearthed a complicated history that echoes there today
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Cooper Hoffman Is Figuring Out How to Succeed — and Survive — in Hollywood
“I don’t want to give my life to this in a way that feels like I’m bleeding and dying,” says the star of I Want Your Sex and son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Inside the Global Fight to Keep Polio From Making a Comeback
As humanitarian funding cuts devastate health institutions, experts fear a foe long-vanquished from much of the world is on the brink of a rebound
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Robby Hoffman Drops Limited-Edition Vinyl of Her Latest Comedy Special ‘Wake Up’
The audio version of the comedian's 2025 Netflix stand-up special, which was produced by John Mulaney, is also available as a digital album
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Hayden Panettiere: 6 Essential Roles
The actor, who died Aug. 16 at 36, was a screen star from the age of five, appearing in dozens of TV shows and films. From Remember the Titans to Nashville and more, here are our favorites
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Do We Really Need Another Charles Manson Documentary?
As Conversations With a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes hits Netflix, director Joe Berlinger explains why we keep talking about the most-covered case in true-crime history
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Is ‘Tony’ a True Story? Sort Of
Filmmaker Matt Johnson and star Dominic Sessa talk about making the Anthony Bourdain biopic — as two guys who knew next to nothing about Anthony Bourdain
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Zohran Mamdani: ‘If You Aren’t Willing to Fight, You Will Never Win’
The New York City mayor talks about the future of the Democratic Party, what he’s learned over his first six months in office, dealing with President Trump, Taylor Swift’s wedding, and more
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‘Chapo Trap House’ Has a Hit Podcast. Now, They Have a Movie
The socialist pod gathered comrades from across the entertainment spectrum to make Chunks, the first outing from their new production house ColdFeet
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In Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ the Fall of Troy Is a Warning to Us All
The director has a clear message about the costs of war and bloodthirsty quests for power
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Welcome to Vibecamp, an IRL Gathering for the Terminally Online
How one writer traveled into the bowels of the internet by spending a weekend at an in-person retreat for its most avid users
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How to Keep a TV Show Relevant for 70 Years
Since its launch in 1956, PBS’ The Open Mind has brought on everyone from MLK to Gloria Steinem to Bernie Sanders — and there’s no plan to stop 
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Inside the Slow Death of the Kennedy Center
The national arts and culture center was a bipartisan dream made real — until Trump took it over
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Emmy Nominations 2026: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
Who got shafted and who got exactly the recognition they deserved from the Television Academy this year — from The Bear to Industry to SNL and more
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Naloxone Is a Proven Fix for Overdoses. So Why Can’t Teens Access It?
The opioid antidote is a life-saver, but a maze of state laws governing prescriptions, minor consent, and Good Samaritan protections is keeping it out of many young people’s hands
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Every Country Star at Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Explained
Nashville was out in force at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the pop star's union with Travis Kelce. For those who've forgotten how deep her country roots go, here's a reminder
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Most Over-the-Top Celebrity Weddings of All Time
Think shutting down Midtown Manhattan for more than a thousand guests is a big deal? (Well, it is, but...) Here are 10 more weddings of the rich and famous that take the (tiered) cake
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‘He Didn’t Judge Us’: The Priest Throwing a Lifeline to Men Leaving Prison
How a Bronx reverend is helping the formerly incarcerated find purpose through Thrive For Life, which provides housing, support, and a path to continuing education
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Don Cheadle on Creativity, Legacy, and His Broadway Debut in ‘Proof’
The acclaimed actor talks about his preparations for the stage, growing up in the arts, and playing that crazy character in Boots Riley's I Love Boosters
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What to Know Heading Into ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3
Before the June 21 premiere of new episodes, a recap of where every major character stands following Season 2
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Director Hiro Murai Breaks Down Season 1
The series' executive producer and director of five episodes, including the finale, explains key horror references, his favorite scene, and why Patricia was always "the secret heart of the show"
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One Story I Wrote Haunted Me. So I Kept Chasing It Down
How an investigation into a young girl's murder led to a new podcast, Devil's Quarry, that may help catch her killer 30 years later
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