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How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

“One or two stars, expect it to be bad,” Brooks says.

Art & Museums

SENTINEL MUSE: No need to wait for ‘Godot’ this weekend — or any hot ticket

SENTINEL MUSE: No need to wait for ‘Godot’ this weekend — or any hot ticket

February 6, 2026February 9, 2026

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

February 6, 2026

History Colorado exhibit showcases stories of African American pioneers and artisans

History Colorado exhibit showcases stories of African American pioneers and artisans

February 3, 2026February 4, 2026

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

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Books

Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir

Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir

January 28, 2026

Shelley Read’s debut novel ‘Go as a River’ becomes a global sensation

Shelley Read’s debut novel ‘Go as a River’ becomes a global sensation

January 27, 2026

We Need Diverse Books launches Unbanned Book Network to fight school bans

We Need Diverse Books launches Unbanned Book Network to fight school bans

January 26, 2026

Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists

Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists

January 21, 2026

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Sentinel Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

February 9, 2026

Children with disabilities find joy and support through horse therapy in Taiwan

Children with disabilities find joy and support through horse therapy in Taiwan

February 9, 2026

They will have been to all 60 Super Bowls. This year is possibly their last

They will have been to all 60 Super Bowls. This year is possibly their last

February 6, 2026

Robert Redford’s character in 1969 film ‘Downhill Racer’ still resonates with American ski racers

Robert Redford’s character in 1969 film ‘Downhill Racer’ still resonates with American ski racers

February 6, 2026

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Cars

Edmunds puts sedans Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla to the test

Edmunds puts sedans Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla to the test

Here are 5 great, small and used SUVs you can get for under $20,000

Here are 5 great, small and used SUVs you can get for under $20,000

Edmunds tests the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE seeking the better luxury plug-in SUV

Edmunds tests the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE seeking the better luxury plug-in SUV

Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade win the 2026 North American vehicle awards

Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade win the 2026 North American vehicle awards

Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks

Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks

Celebrities

Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie ‘The ‘Burbs’

Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie ‘The ‘Burbs’

Actor Michael Keaton honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group

Actor Michael Keaton honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group

As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight

As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight

Movie Review: In submission romance ‘Pillion,’ BDSM meets barbershop quartet

Movie Review: In submission romance ‘Pillion,’ BDSM meets barbershop quartet

Actor Michael Keaton to be honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group

Actor Michael Keaton to be honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group

Review: Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rico’s history and culture to a revolutionary Super Bowl show

Review: Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rico’s history and culture to a revolutionary Super Bowl show

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Pets

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

Couples at the Westminster show bond over dogs, and each other

Couples at the Westminster show bond over dogs, and each other

Wowed by the agility dogs at the Westminster show? Handlers explain how it’s done

Wowed by the agility dogs at the Westminster show? Handlers explain how it’s done

Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

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Local Music

SENTINEL MUSE: A kaleidescope of cool events while the weather turns warmer

SENTINEL MUSE: A kaleidescope of cool events while the weather turns warmer

SENTINEL MUSE: Don’t let the cold bite this weekend, let the ‘Shark’ do it

SENTINEL MUSE: Don’t let the cold bite this weekend, let the ‘Shark’ do it

SENTINEL MUSE: Winter season heats up close to home in Aurora

SENTINEL MUSE: Winter season heats up close to home in Aurora

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Total Music Scene

Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music

Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

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New Music

What to Stream: Kid Laroi, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Tron: Ares’

What to Stream: Kid Laroi, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Tron: Ares’

Movie Review: Ralph Fiennes shines in ‘The Choral,’ a heartfelt WWI drama about the power of music

Movie Review: Ralph Fiennes shines in ‘The Choral,’ a heartfelt WWI drama about the power of music

Music Review: ‘Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack’ raises the stakes

Music Review: ‘Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack’ raises the stakes

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Sentinel Screen

Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘The American Way of Killing’ to be released in September

Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘The American Way of Killing’ to be released in September

February 6, 2026

Movie Review: Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson’s ‘Dracula’

Movie Review: Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson’s ‘Dracula’

February 6, 2026

What to Stream: ‘Splitsville,’ J. Cole, ‘Puppy Bowl,’ Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Nioh 3

What to Stream: ‘Splitsville,’ J. Cole, ‘Puppy Bowl,’ Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Nioh 3

February 5, 2026

Movie Review: In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief

Movie Review: In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief

February 3, 2026

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Credits

What to Stream: ‘Splitsville,’ J. Cole, ‘Puppy Bowl,’ Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Nioh 3

What to Stream: ‘Splitsville,’ J. Cole, ‘Puppy Bowl,’ Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Nioh 3

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 79

Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 79

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: In the Oscar-nominated ‘Arco,’ an apocalypse kids can get behind

Movie Review: In the Oscar-nominated ‘Arco,’ an apocalypse kids can get behind

January 30, 2026

Movie Review: In ‘Mercy,’ Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge

Movie Review: In ‘Mercy,’ Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge

January 26, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ is a sweeping tribute to a comic genius

Movie Review: ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ is a sweeping tribute to a comic genius

January 23, 2026

Movie Review: In ‘The Rip,’ cops both good and dirty find millions in cash

Movie Review: In ‘The Rip,’ cops both good and dirty find millions in cash

January 16, 2026

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Stage Spotlight

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Live audio drama explores identity and bias in Aurora show

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Live audio drama explores identity and bias in Aurora show

The series traces its origins to journalist and activist Richard Durham, who created the original “Destination Freedom” radio program from 1948 to 1950.

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

SENTINEL MUSE: The year ends but not the list of great cultural events

SENTINEL MUSE: The year ends but not the list of great cultural events

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

SENTINEL MUSE: Holiday fun across the metro area — Part Two

SENTINEL MUSE: Holiday fun across the metro area — Part Two

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

SENTINEL MUSE: A fun list of reasons to leave home for the holidays

SENTINEL MUSE: A fun list of reasons to leave home for the holidays

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

SENTINEL MUSE: Tis the final season to check out Santa’s Big Red Sack

SENTINEL MUSE: Tis the final season to check out Santa’s Big Red Sack

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

Tech Know

Social media ‘addicting the brains of children,’ plaintiff’s lawyer argues in landmark trial

‘Engineered addiction in children’s brains.’ –

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

“There’s this whole idea of a zero-kilometer meal, that I don’t have to travel anywhere, except my backyard, to make…

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

“It was an expense that I was incurring, but I went ahead as it was more convenient,” said Johnson, who…

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users

“Anthropic serves an expensive product to rich people,” Altman wrote on X. He also boasted that more Texans “use ChatGPT…

One Tech Tip: Fed up with AI slop? A few platforms will let you dial it down

“It’s going to be very, very hard for people to avoid inhaling, in this analogy.”

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

Europol is supporting French authorities in the ongoing investigation.

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Travel Baggage

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow at celebrated water feature

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow at celebrated water feature

February 3, 2026

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

January 28, 2026

A former flight attendant posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, US authorities say

A former flight attendant posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, US authorities say

January 23, 2026

A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?

A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?

January 22, 2026

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Colorado Road Trip

GET OUT: 77 events and ideas to fill your Colorado summer

GET OUT: 77 events and ideas to fill your Colorado summer

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023

Going camping? Here’s what you need to know when it comes to fires

Going camping? Here’s what you need to know when it comes to fires

July 13, 2022May 29, 2023

Colorado skier numbers up after extended snow season

Colorado skier numbers up after extended snow season

June 7, 2019December 29, 2022

Are old-fashioned road trips trendy again?

Are old-fashioned road trips trendy again?

June 4, 2018May 25, 2023

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Go Here

Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge

Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge

June 18, 2025

NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights

NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights

December 12, 2024December 15, 2024

International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons

International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons

October 4, 2024

Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?

Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?

August 16, 2024

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Wellness

What to build — first: Aurora solicits advice on envisioning, ranking public projects

What to build — first: Aurora solicits advice on envisioning, ranking public projects

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet

Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet

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Fitness

Photos show aquagym classes in Senegal helping people with reduced mobility

Photos show aquagym classes in Senegal helping people with reduced mobility

January 28, 2026

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

January 27, 2026

Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy

Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy

January 5, 2026

Advertisements promising a ‘Dream Body’ with minimal risk get little scrutiny

Advertisements promising a ‘Dream Body’ with minimal risk get little scrutiny

January 2, 2026January 5, 2026

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Nutrition

New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary

New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary

January 19, 2026

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels

January 15, 2026

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’

December 5, 2025

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Research

Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say

Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say

February 2, 2026

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

January 30, 2026

US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

January 29, 2026

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

January 26, 2026

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Cancer

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?

Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

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