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The Daily Standard has published our selection of 'World Pictures' for almost ten years. It started as a result of seeing so many pictures on the Associated Press wire service that illustrate breaking news, current events, natural wonders, foreign cultures and the human condition. But most of these images could never have fit in our print edition. As of a week ago, The Daily Standard switched to a tier of service from the AP more appropriate for a newspaper of our size. Unfortunately this tier does not have carte blanche access to AP pictures, and we will be retiring our 'World Pictures' feature. Thank you for learning about our world with us through 'World Picts'.
--Jason Snyder,
Webmaster, The Daily Standard
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023
Ballet Arizona musicians, bottom, and dancers rehearse for the "Nutcracker", Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Phoenix prior to an upcoming performance. A pit full of musicians is part of the tradition of the holiday staple for Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world. Shows use recordings as they weather costs or crises like recessions. But fans, musicians and the unions that represent them say the live music brings an unseen signature to each show. (AP Photo/Matt York)