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James Thurber’s Influence on Modern Cartoons

"It’s not the ink—it’s the think that makes a cartoon,” wrote longtime cartoon editor for “The New Yorker” magazine, Robert Mankoff. That’s fitting with James Thurber’s style and what he brought to cartooning in the 20th century, according to scholar Michael Rosen.

Chinese military delegates arrive for the National People's Congress in Beijing last March. The growing friction between the U.S. and China, combined with the rapid rise of China's economy and its military, has stirred a debate about whether the U.S. and China are headed toward a Cold War.

Are The U.S. And China Headed For A Cold War?

U.S.-China tensions are rising on almost every front, and there are plenty of parallels to the U.S.-Soviet rivalry. Analysts say competition is inevitable, but doesn't have to lead to confrontation.

Andy Burnham is on stage after he was announced as the new leader of the Labour Party on July 17, at the Trades Union Congress in London. Burnham, a member of Parliament for Makerfield, England, ran unopposed to succeed Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June, setting Burnham on course to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister.

Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?

On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.

A man stands on an orange lift to paint an old, white barn. He's working on a scene depicting a colonial shipbuilder.

The Barn Artist paints 250 years of history into Ohio’s landscape

Drive across Ohio and you’ll likely see Scott Hagan’s artwork. Known as the barn artist, he’s the man behind Ohio’s iconic bicentennial barns. These days, he’s embarking on a new barn art project to recognize the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, prepares to evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Insurrection At The Capitol, Deflection In Ohio

In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss how Ohio politicians are responding…

Baseball Is Back: Reds and Indians Enter Season With Lofty Goals

The Reds and Indians are set to start a new season with hopes of returning to the post season, wrestler Logan Stieber makes Ohio State history with his…

"Having not grown up here, I feel I'm always educating myself on what this country is, what it has been and perhaps what it can be." J.S Ondara's debut album is <em>Tales of America.</em>

J.S. Ondara Examines An Elusive American Dream On His Debut

A decade ago, Ondara was just a kid from Nairobi obsessed with American rock music. Now, his debut album examines the American dream from a newcomer's perspective.

Vlatko Andonovski will replace Jill Ellis as the U.S. national women's soccer team coach. He's seen here coaching Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League earlier this month,

Vlatko Andonovski Is Chosen To Coach U.S. Women's National Team

The 43-year-old takes the helm after a successful stint leading the Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. He replaces Jill Ellis, the winningest coach in USWNT history.

U.S. strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran, in major regional conflict escalation

The attack marks a major escalation in the burgeoning war between Iran and Israel and came despite years of promises by President Trump to keep the U.S. from entering another Middle East conflict.

Tonally inconsistent 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' is still BioWare’s best action game

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and charismatic companions but if you're hoping for a return to the series' origins, you'll be disappointed.

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