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To begin with, women read more, and read far more fiction. Even so the tilt towards murder mysteries is notable. Studies show links with fear in the real world.

Even as the pandemic has led to the closure of arts venues and fewer events where we can listen to or view art with other people standing or sitting next to us, it also has forced creative people to think about their art in different ways — including how and where it’s presented. And that applies to longtime artists and younger creators learning more about their craft.

Sidney Poitier, Oscar trailblazer, ambassador and activist, has died at 94.

Sidney Poitier. According to ASU President Michael Crow, the move is part of the school’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. “Arizona State University is deeply committed to the premise of inclusivity, and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School is an extension of that impact in an area of academic pursuit that will be advanced by representation of greater diversity and perspective,” he said via a press release.  Crow added: “What we’re doing here is not just recognizing S...