Good News
February 16, 2026

Kristen Stewart Saves Historic LA Theater From Shutting Down, Plans To Restore It

Nearly two years ago, the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles shut its doors less than a week before its 100th anniversary, unable to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The space, which was designed by noted architect Lewis Arthur Smith and once hosted vaudeville performances, was all but abandoned and dilapidated—until Kristen Stewart swooped in.

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Art
February 15, 2026

How to Reimagine Middle Age Creation Myths for the Contemporary World [Interview]

Across millennia, there have been several common threads that unite humanity, whether it be art, music, or literature. Now, the Getty presents yet another commonality: creation myths. Such narratives are at the heart of the museum’s newest exhibition, Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages, which explores how medieval Christians understood and visualized the world’s origins. At first glance, Beginnings may seem familiar.

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Astrophotography
February 13, 2026

After Seeing 400 Auroras, This Astrophotographer Shares His Tips for Seeing Them Yourself [Interview]

Witnessing an aurora is, understandably, at the top of many folks’ bucket lists. These natural light shows cloak the night sky in brilliant greens, blues, pinks, and purples. They’re a phenomenon that can seem hard to find, but one that’s possible for you to see in real life—if you know where to look. The photographer known as Wil Photography loves to help people in their quests to stand beneath an aurora’s splendor.

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