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Two halves of a 17th-century family portrait have been reunited

Art history sleuths in Europe have determined that two separate portraits by a 17th-century Flemish artist actually belong together — and the two works of art have been reunited in a Danish museum.
- Ivy Winfrey
The third season of 'Ted Lasso' basks in the glow of its quirky characters

Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso returns as folksy as ever, but one wonders if there is enough ah shucks personality to carry the series to a compelling end.
- Eric Deggans
'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' is a near myth

The sequel to the 2019 film that starred Zachary Levi as the adult superhero persona of a lonely teen goes bigger. And goofier. But the fuel mixture's off and Levi's one-note performance grates.
- Glen Weldon
Linked at last? A new proposal for Burke-Gilman

The missing link of the Burke-Gilman Trail has long been the White Whale for Seattle’s cycling community. One potential solution, putting in a trail on Shilshole Ave NW, has been subject to almost three decades of political and legal gridlock. Now, 6th District Councilmember Dan Strauss thinks he’s finally found a way. KUOW reporter Casey Martin is here to talk us through Strauss’s proposed plan.
- Vaughan Jones
Wrapped in a blanket, this cozy community poem celebrates rest and relaxation

NPR Poet in Residence Kwame Alexander asked listeners to write a poem about napping. We recieved 1,200 poems that talked about the importance of rest and relaxation.
- Rachel Martin
SIFF employees file petition to unionize

A group of year-round employees at the Seattle International Film Festival recently filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union.
- Mike Davis
When WA was a country music capital — Stephanie Clifford's 'The Farewell Tour'

When you think about country music, places like Texas, Appalachia and Nashville probably come to your mind. Maybe you even know about California's "Bakersfield Sound." But the Pacific Northwest has a long country tradition: from honky tonks in Tacoma to radio shows in Walla Walla and dances at Whatcom County meeting halls.
- Libby Denkmann
Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?

The 60-year-old best actress winner addressed the timing of her historic win, which comes decades into her spectacular career. But is the industry ready for more complicated, older female characters?
- Vanessa Romo
La pregunta que llevó a una mujer a crear el primer archivo de reguetón puertorriqueño

El reguetón es parte de la identidad de Patricia Velásquez. Pero cuando le hicieron una pregunta comenzó una investigación que la llevaría a crear algo nuevo sobre el género musical.
- Lisette Arevalo
A tough question led one woman to create the first Puerto Rican reggaeton archive

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.
- Lisette Arevalo

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