Opera has a long and rich history, and its songs have become an integral part of classical music. From the soaring arias to the passionate duets, operas have inspired countless musicians and singers over the years. In this article, we explore the top 27 best opera songs that have captured audiences’ hearts and souls over
Throughout human history, the idea of the end of the world and the apocalypse has been a recurring theme in mythology, religion, literature, and art. The concept of a final catastrophic event that brings about the destruction of humanity and the end of the world has fascinated and terrified people for centuries. As a result
Breaking up with someone you love is never easy. Whether you were together for a few weeks or several years, the pain and heartbreak can feel overwhelming. That’s why so many people turn to music as a way to process their emotions and find comfort in the midst of their grief. In this article, we’ve
By Mike Catalini, The Associated Press Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said recently that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in public schools in Florida. Murphy’s move comes about a month
Photo: fizkes via 123RF “Financially literate individuals use financial knowledge to make better financial decisions.” Unfortunately, most of us don’t learn financial literacy in school. John Pelletier, director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College in Vermont, estimates that only “30% of public school kids now have access to financial literacy courses.” This lack of financial
By Lea Skene, The Associated Press In 2018, Angela Banks received bad news from her landlord: Baltimore officials were buying her family’s home of four decades, planning to demolish the three-story brick row house to make room for a beleaguered urban renewal project aimed at transforming a historically Black neighborhood. Banks and her children became
By Jim Salter, The Associated Press As he languished in a Missouri prison for nearly three decades, Lamar Johnson never stopped fighting to prove his innocence, even when it meant doing much of the legal work himself. This week a St. Louis judge overturned Johnson’s murder conviction and ordered him freed. Johnson closed his eyes
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Nigeria will deploy more than 400,000 security personnel ahead of the presidential election next week amid fears that Islamic extremists or secessionists could try to disrupt the vote. The security forces also will be on hand in case of violent protests, Usman Baba, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, told reporters.
By Dan Gelston, AP Sports Writer When Josh Sims reports on NASCAR this season, the stock car series these days – from the garage to the grandstands to top brass – looks more like him. Yes, Sims takes pride in the fact that he will become the first Black pit reporter for the Daytona 500
Arrest made in shooting death of Catholic bishop in Los Angeles CNN California man wanted in murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell is taken into custody, sources say Fox News Well-known Catholic bishop shot to death near Los Angeles, officials say The Washington Post Arrest made in slaying of Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell: Report KTLA Los Angeles