In a Sheep to Shawl competition, you have 5 people, 1 sheep, and 3 hours — good luck!
At the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, the Sheep to Shawl event is simultaneously cut-throat competitive and warm and fuzzy.
Arts
When we grow up alongside our stars
When stars hit it big just as a generation comes of age, it can create a unique, lifelong bond with their fans. Think: Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and of course, Beyoncé. It goes way beyond nostalgia.
Doyle Brunson, the 'Godfather of Poker,' has died at 89
Also known as "Texas Dolly," Brunson won ten bracelets at the World Series of Poker tournament and was also known for writing Super System, his popular book about the game.
In 'Quietly Hostile,' Samantha Irby trains a cynical eye inward
In her fourth collection of essays, the bestselling author and TV writer renews her love/hate vows with the human race — as well as her relationship with her own flaws and failings.
'Yellowface' takes white privilege to a sinister level
R.F. Kuang's first foray outside fantasy is a well-executed, gripping, fast-paced novel about the nuances of the publishing world when an author is desperate enough to do anything for success.
'Succession' season 4, episode 8: 'America Decides'
Election night brings the true character of the Roy siblings into devastatingly stark relief — and reveals with new clarity the show's point of view about wealth and power.
Hip-hop's got a message real stealthy: To teach the world to be mad healthy!
As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, there's a part of its history that's not always told: A mission to create public-health raps.
How a mother and her daughters created an innovative Indian dance company
Ragamala Dance Company is the life work of Ranee Ramaswamy — and now her adult daughters, Aparna and Ashwini. Creative work can be lonely, Aparna says, and having "built-in companions" is a gift.
Opinion: Books are not landmines
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the effects of book bans on libraries and young readers.
'Wait Wait' for May 13, 2023: With Not My Job guest Gabrielle Dennis
Gabrielle Dennis is a quintuple-threat, an actor/singer/dancer/comedian who stars in Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize. But can she answer our questions about game show prizes?