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Art & Museums

Gold, gems and Renoirs: France’s museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts

September 11, 2026

Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they’re stolen

September 10, 2026

Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing

September 9, 2026

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

September 4, 2026

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Books

Cliff Booth’s next act: Quentin Tarantino’s new novel arrives as David Fincher directs the sequel

September 15, 2026

A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ scroll and its wild afterlife

September 8, 2026

Rupert Grint will become Ron Weasley again — this time, on Broadway

August 27, 2026

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

August 24, 2026

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Sentinel Lifestyle

The great American road trip, fueled by — and undercut by — the automobile that created it

September 15, 2026

Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn Monroe and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Betty Liu’s Sesame-Cumin Chicken is double-fried for flavor and crispiness

September 14, 2026

Aurora restaurants Annette, Dân Dã honored in latest Colorado Michelin guide

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

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Cars

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

The 4 things you should do before buying a certified preowned car, Edmunds says

Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, an Edmunds plug-in hybrid SUV comparison

Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86, an Edmunds sport coupe test

Save money and gas with a used hybrid vehicle. Here are some picks from Edmunds

Celebrities

An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award

Complete list of winners at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards

Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it’s Vatican employees who get the gift

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

What’s happening at TIFF: Musical comedy ‘The Debut’ dazzles and ‘I Play Rocky’ scores a knockout

What to Stream: ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Carly Rae Jepsen, ‘Tony’ and ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’

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Pets

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Ukraine’s president coos over a puppy, starting a new volley in his war of visuals against Russia

Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold

Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love

Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race

Photos show the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in California

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Local Music

SENTINEL MUSE: Spend part of Labor Day checking out the real thing at the Gully House

SENTINEL MUSE: Aurora Pride festival leads a busy weekend of shows, fun and events

Aurora Pride plans big annual festival at Winged Melody Park this Saturday

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Total Music Scene

Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Celine Dion is back in Paris, but her first song remains ‘a big secret’

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New Music

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

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

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Sentinel Screen

Brazil Supreme Court justice unseals probe into Bolsonaro biopic, citing suspected criminal funding

September 14, 2026

Here’s what to look for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival

September 14, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Practical Magic 2’ should have stuck with the original spell book

September 14, 2026

Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won’t air on TV under pressure from the FCC

September 11, 2026

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Credits

Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers’ documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival

September 11, 2026

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

September 10, 2026

For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, ‘Practical Magic 2’ heals old wounds

September 8, 2026

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

September 8, 2026

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Despite its title, the slasher siege movie ‘Onslaught’ takes its time

September 4, 2026

Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’

September 3, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Finding Emily’ is the British rom-com we’ve been waiting for

August 28, 2026

Movie Review: What’s up, flop? The toon-human hybrid ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ should’ve stayed on shelf

August 27, 2026

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Stage Spotlight

Can true horror really make it on Broadway? A stage version of ‘Paranormal Activity’ hopes so

Horror producer Jason Blum has invested in a successful Broadway adaptation of his “Paranormal Activity” franchise, which utilizes minimal special effects and a domestic drama focus to deliver genuine scares to audiences.

September 10, 2026

Ellen Greene revisits Audrey from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ for the film’s 40th anniversary

August 14, 2026

Aurora gets $75K NEA grant for ‘community-driven’ Fletcher Plaza renewal on Colfax

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

SENTINEL MUSE: Nothing says hot as hell summer like flying cows and Monty Python

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Tech Know

New Apple CEO unveils newest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model

The newly announced iPhone 18 Pro series offers improved battery life, enhanced cameras, and better performance.

Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk

Filmmaker Alex Gibney premiered a new documentary about Elon Musk at the Venice Film Festival that utilizes an AI avatar…

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

The Australian government announced proposed legislation that would allow users over 16 to opt out of social media algorithms and…

Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science

Ten research teams were awarded the satirical Ig Nobel prizes during a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, marking the first time…

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

As part of a landmark $18 billion settlement with dozens of U.S. states, Meta has committed to strengthening its age-assurance…

Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers

As individuals increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for spiritual guidance, experts debate whether chatbots can truly replace the lived experience…

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