Auditions for 'Handmaid's Tale' opera draw more than 1,000 hopefuls More than a thousand people signed up for auditions in hopes of becoming an extra in the upcoming opera of "The Handmaid's Tale" in Detroit. Neda Ulaby
Life, liberty and the very American pursuit of humor The Declaration of Independence states that all men have certain "unalienable rights." From Mark Twain to Jon Stewart, satirists have picked apart that guarantee and what politicians do to honor it. Elizabeth Blair
Students' push for change results in new Latino history exhibit in Chicago A group of Latino high school students in Chicago didn't feel represented by a local museum. They successfully petitioned the museum, resulting in a new exhibit reflecting local Latino history. Jessica Pupovac
A daughter reexamines her own family story in 'The Mixed Marriage Project' Dorothy Roberts' parents, a white anthropologist and a Black woman from Jamaica, spent years interviewing interracial couples in Chicago. Her memoir draws from their records. Tonya Mosley
Students' push for change results in new Latino history exhibit in Chicago Curators and museum leadership typically form and select exhibits. It was high school students though that helped change an exhibit about Latino culture in Chicago. Aqui en Chicago is now open. Jessica Pupovac
Double Dutch is having a moment Double Dutch is experiencing a comeback. The jump rope style, which involves two ropes turned in opposite directions, has been kept alive in the Black community. Leslie E. Thompson
The glass left from yahrzeit candles can be another way to memorialize a loved one In Jewish tradition, after someone dies, the anniversary of their death is marked by lighting a yahrzeit candle. It comes in a stubby glass holder. In some families, that old glass found a new use. Deena Prichep
Watching Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show in Puerto Rico In San Juan, Puerto Rico, we watched the Super Bowl halftime show with the audience Bad Bunny has represented since his start: his fellow Puerto Ricans. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Bad Bunny's joyful defiance captivates Super Bowl halftime Bad Bunny delivered a joyful 13-minute Super Bowl halftime performance with a message of unity as well as pride in Latin American culture at a time when many Latinos in the U.S. feel under attack. Adrian Florido
Waitlists, walk-ins, and bar seating: A procrastinator’s guide to Valentine’s Day dining in Seattle Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it more challenging for procrastinators to get last-minute reservations at their favorite restaurant. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh has recommendations for how to salvage a romantic evening even if you are a few days late making plans. Patricia Murphy