Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat
For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture ...
What's happening on 'Sesame Street'? Elmo, Big Bird and friends face uphill battle amid budget cuts and congressional spotlight
The long-running children’s show, which first introduced young audiences to Big Bird, Bert and Ernie in 1969, is in the midst ...
Democratic congressman defends Elmo, Cookie Monster during PBS hearing
During a hearing of the House Department of Government Efficiency Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., began by asking ...
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The Best Outfit Ideas to Steal from Paris Fashion Week Street Style
Ahead, see and shop the best street-style looks from Paris Fashion Week. Leopard makes the best statement when you treat it as a neutral. This outfit is a perfect example: wear them with a white ...
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ICE Arrest of Columbia Student Marks New Era of Campus Politics
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student who helped lead last year’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday. Photo: Jeenah Moon ...
What we know about Trump's claim that US spent $20M on 'Sesame Street' for Middle East
In a list of alleged expenses, he said, "$20 million for the Arab 'Sesame Street' in the Middle East. It's a program, $20 ...
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‘Black Bag’ Review: Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender Cozy Up in Steven Soderbergh’s Snazzy Spy Thriller
Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page and Pierce Brosnan flesh out the ensemble in this twisty tale of loyalty and deception among British intelligence agents. By David Rooney ...
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Talking with Sesame's AI voice companion is amazing and creepy - see for yourself
Sesame changed that. In a blog post titled "Crossing the Uncanny Valley of Conversational Voice," the company dropped a demo of its new AI that lets you talk to either "Maya" or "Miles." ...
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With ‘Sesame Street’ Searching for a New Home, Sesame Workshop Undergoes Layoffs
as the fate of its flagship TV program Sesame Street remains in limbo. The nonprofit is still looking for a new TV or streaming home for Sesame Street, after Warner Bros. Discovery opted not to ...
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Sesame Workshop announces layoffs, citing federal funding and distribution limbo
Sesame Workshop, producer of the long-running children’s show Sesame Street, announced layoffs this week. “Amid the changing media and funding landscape, we have made the difficult decision to reduce ...