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The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Denies Use of Roy Cohn Portrait Over Political Concerns

The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Denies Use of Roy Cohn Portrait Over Political Concerns

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation denied the use of a 1981 portrait by the artist of notorious New York lawyer Roy M. Cohn for the cover of a forthcoming biography, titled American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn‘s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump, because of its negative affiliation with the sitting US president, according to the New York Times. The portrait in question, simply titled Roy Cohn, captures the lawyer’s striking outward stare and scar-split nose head on, surrounded by a black backdrop, a signature of Mapplethorpe’s images during the final decade of his life. Related Articles At the time it was made, Cohn was the subject of an interview for an issue of Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. Writer and book editor Steven M.L. Aronson, who authored the piece, convinced Cohn to pose for Mapplethorpe, who was at the peak of his fame at the time. By then, Cohn was a major New York figure who, by day, represented mobsters, moguls, and media barons, including then real estate developer and protégé Donald Trump; by night, he …

The Secrets of Roy Cooper’s Purple-State Success

The Secrets of Roy Cooper’s Purple-State Success

Published by Sam Flores

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Last summer, North Carolina’s race for U.S. Senate was expected to be among the most exciting in the 2026 cycle. Thom Tillis, a Republican, had opted not to run for reelection. Donald Trump had recruited Michael Whatley, the former head of the Republican National Committee, to stand in his place. Roy Cooper, a former two-term governor, seemed like Democrats’ best and only hope to make the race competitive in a state Trump had won three times—and where no Democrat has won a Senate race since 2008. Today, other contests are attracting more attention, and North Carolina has been a bit of a snooze. It hasn’t yet been the billion-dollar election some observers predicted. Whatley, a first-time candidate, has struggled to gain traction, and Cooper has gone from last hope to strong favorite. Cooper’s team isn’t declaring victory yet. “This …

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Roy Choi

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Roy Choi

Published by Sam Flores

Chef Roy Choi, one of the founders of the food-truck movement, says his Kogi BBQ business could only have started in Los Angeles, a city where food boundaries don’t exist and street culture brings people together. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. Choi, who was born in Seoul, grew up in an immigrant family that bounced from Koreatown to West Los Angeles. “Especially with Asian immigrant families, you live together, you share duplexes, you share houses, and you go through all those iterations until you get your own apartment, you rent your own house, and you finally, hopefully, get to a point where you buy your own house,” Choi says. “It took my family about 13, 14 years to get to that stage, but they figured it out.” It was November 2008 when Choi, with partners Mark Manguera and Caroline Shin-Manguera, rolled out the first Kogi truck …

Humanists UK mourns Lord (Roy) Hattersley (1932–2026) – Humanists UK

Humanists UK mourns Lord (Roy) Hattersley (1932–2026) – Humanists UK

Published by Sam Flores

Humanists UK is saddened to learn of the death of the veteran Labour politician, author, and journalist Lord (Roy) Hattersley, who has died at the age of 93.  A lifelong socialist and a staunch defender of secular values, Lord Hattersley was a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group (APPHG) and a longtime member and former patron of Humanists UK. Born in Sheffield in 1932, Hattersley first entered Parliament in 1964 as the MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook and held the seat through eight general elections across a 33-year Commons career. He held multiple ministerial positions in the 1960s and 1970s, under Labour prime ministers Harold Wilson and James Callaghan. In opposition, Hattersley was Deputy Leader of the Labour Party under Neil Kinnock from 1983 to 1992. Hattersley published over 20 books including historical biographies and political columns published in the likes of the Spectator, the Guardian, and the Daily Mail. He was also a contributor to the New Statesman. His speeches and writings frequently touched upon the mechanics of belief and morality, describing religion as …

Roy Cooper North Carolina race could help decide control of the next Senate

Roy Cooper North Carolina race could help decide control of the next Senate

Published by Sam Flores

Roy Cooper, left, former governor of North Carolina and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for North Carolina, and Michael Whatley, former chair of the Republican National Committee and Republican U.S. Senate candidate for North Carolina. Al Drago | Shelby Tauber | Bloomberg | Getty Images Every few years, North Carolina offers Democrats the same bargain: spend here with election dollars, organize campaigns here and believe this time will be different. The state gives them reasons to hope. Growth is reshaping its suburbs. Urban centers like Raleigh, Charlotte and the Research Triangle are producing more Democratic votes. Statewide races remain close. Then, in the contests that decide power in Washington, North Carolina usually turns Democrats down. That contradiction is now central to the fight for Senate control in 2026 when every competitive seat could matter in deciding the next congressional majority. Democrats’ narrow path back to a majority runs through a handful of Republican-held seats, and few are more consequential than the one in the Tar Heel State. Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing Republican Michael …

Coronation Street’s Sam to spark fresh concern in Roy scene

Coronation Street’s Sam to spark fresh concern in Roy scene

Published by Sam Flores

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Coronation Street’s Sam Blakeman sets alarm bells ringing for his dad Nick Tilsley next week, after he reacts in a worrying way to losing a chess game with Roy Cropper. Is this a sign that Sam still has a long way to go before he returns to his former self? At the mental health unit, Roy arrives to catch up with Sam. He reassures the teenager about the recent incident, in which he locked himself and the café owner in Roy’s Rolls while suffering from psychosis. ITV Related: Coronation Street – is Carl Webster leaving after dramatic gun episodes? But after Sam agrees to play a game of chess with Roy, things take a troubling turn… “Nick is over the moon to see Sam playing chess,” shares our Street source. “Before his mental health troubles, Sam adored playing chess, particularly with Roy. To Nick, it looks as though Sam is on the mend, until Sam reacts in a concerning way to losing the game…” After Sam makes a rookie error, Roy …

Islanders Fire Coach Patrick Roy After Losing 4 in a Row, Name Peter DeBoer His Replacement

Islanders Fire Coach Patrick Roy After Losing 4 in a Row, Name Peter DeBoer His Replacement

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances in jeopardy. Getting outshot 40-16 and losing 4-3 at division-leading Carolina on Saturday night in another must-win game was the final straw for Darche, who took over last summer and decided at the time to keep Roy behind the bench. This is not an interim move. DeBoer is taking the job full time. The 57-year-old is fresh off serving as an assistant on coach Jon Cooper’s Canada’s staff at the Milan Cortina Olympics, serving as an advanced scout and helping a talented group reach the final before losing to the U.S. in overtime. “More of preparation was just when everybody arrived here and you’ve got basically three days to prepare, that a lot of the grunt work is done,” DeBoer said in Milan. “I was involved in the scouting selection process. That was totally …

Funeral held for mother of former Manchester United star Roy Keane

Funeral held for mother of former Manchester United star Roy Keane

Published by Sam Flores

A funeral mass has been held in Ireland for the mother of former Irish footballer Roy Keane. Marie Keane died “peacefully” at a hospice on Friday while surrounded by her family. The former captain of Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland posted a photo of him with his mother to social media after her death, accompanied by the caption “you’ll always be the boss”. Condolences have poured in for Keane, who is also a well-known football pundit, from ex-players including Sir David Beckham, Gary Neville and Robbie Keane. Get MEN Premium now for just £1 HERE – or get involved in our WhatsApp group by clicking HERE. And don’t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE. TV presenter Patrick Kielty and comedian Des Bishop also expressed support to Keane following his mother’s death. He attended the funeral mass at the Church of the Resurrection at Farranree, County Cork, on Tuesday morning along with family members. Former Republic of Ireland footballer David O’Leary was among those who attended the ceremony. The coffin is …

If Your Job Is Draining The Life Out Of You, These 6 Burnout Triggers Might Be Why | Brent Roy

If Your Job Is Draining The Life Out Of You, These 6 Burnout Triggers Might Be Why | Brent Roy

Published by Jenni Sidey

If your job is draining the life out of you, you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. Burnout at work builds slowly, shaped by everyday stress, unrealistic expectations, and a work environment that asks more than it gives back. Most burnout isn’t from being bad at your job or not trying hard enough. Usually, it’s about deeper workplace issues that unravel you over time. Research shows there are a handful of common triggers that show up again and again, and once you recognize them, it becomes a lot easier to understand why you feel so exhausted, detached, or stuck. If your job is draining the life out of you, these 6 burnout triggers might be why: 1. You’re dealing with constant work overload Getty Images / Unsplash+ It’s more than job cuts, with similar productivity expectations. More intense work demands more time and is more complex, creating exhaustion from overload that undermines effectiveness, health, and well-being. Learn how to say “no” politely. Have a conversation with your boss to express your concern that quality will falter …