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Thieves Blow Up a Dutch Museum Door to Steal a Golden Helmet
The police said the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, was among the items stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands.The New York Times - 7h -
Stories woven in cloth in Pakistan’s first textile museum
Nasreen and Hasan Askari open Karachi museum with her 1,000-piece centuries-old collection from trade crossroads . As a young medical student in 1970s Pakistan, Nasreen Askari had an encounter that ...The Guardian - 6h -
Explosion rocks Dutch museum before gold masterpieces stolen
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.CBS News - 1d -
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker
The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.BBC News - 2d -
British Museum forced to partly close after alleged IT attack by former employee
A recently dismissed contractor shut down several systems before being arrested, the museum said. The British Museum was forced to partly close on Friday after its IT infrastructure was allegedly ...The Guardian - 2d -
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The Broad sued again. Museum faces $10-million discrimination lawsuit
The Broad and its former chief operating officer are facing a second lawsuit in less than a week, accusing them of discrimination, retaliation and defamation.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
The Metropolitan Museum of Art launches Art Links blockchain game
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched a short game, Art Links, that invites players to identify common threads among works of art.VentureBeat - 4d -
Louvre leaky, damaged and overcrowded, warns Paris museum’s director
In leaked memo to culture minister, Laurence des Cars warns some areas not watertight, threatening artworks. The director of the Louvre has warned the French government about leaks, overcrowding ...The Guardian - 4d -
New Hegseth allegations emerge
Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for ...CBS News - 5d -
Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker's clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Broad museum hit with discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit
The Broad's former human resources director accuses the museum and its former COO of retaliation after he refused to terminate another employee, a new lawsuit says.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 18 -
Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex-partner Neil Gaiman
The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this week. Neil Gaiman’s ex-partner Amanda Palmer ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?. The British Museum is ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
L.A. museums launch $12-million emergency fund for artists hit by the fires
The Getty, LACMA, MOCA and Hammer museums have partnered with George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's foundations and other groups to create the L.A. Arts Fire Relief Fund.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Brazilian police investigate attack on workers’ settlement that killed 2
Authorities say Brazilian police are investigating the deaths of two men in an attack on a workers’ settlement in Sao Paulo stateABC News - Jan. 11 -
Iraq veteran fighting to walk again after New Orleans attack by fellow ex-soldier
Fundraising page launched for Adam Coste, who had spent 12 years in army before working at National WWII Museum. The former US army soldier who carried out the New Orleans truck attack that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
British prime minister condemns 'lies and misinformation' after Musk attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Starmer attacks those 'spreading lies' on grooming gangs as he hits back at Musk
The prime minister said a debate on social media involving the tech billionaire had "crossed a line", resulting in threats against MPs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway
London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prisonABC News - Jan. 6 -
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum director on his life, impact
Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, told Nikole Killion about a letter she wrote to President Jimmy Carter when she was just 4 years old. She also ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running
The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack
Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Climate group calls for Biden to pardon activists for museum demonstrations
An international climate advocacy organization called on President Biden to pardon four activists charged with felonies in connection with climate demonstrations before leaving office. Two of the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Ex-hospital worker arrested after 3 premature babies suffer fractures at Virginia ICU
A former hospital worker was arrested in connection with a late 2024 incident that left three babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Virginia's Henrico Doctors’ Hospital with "unexplainable ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Ex-Red Wings Goalie Hits Big Rough Patch
This former goalie for the Detroit Red Wings is not having a great year.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among attack victims
The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2 -
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Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent
As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and the six towns – and gets some clay on her hands. As a lump of damp clay ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ex-Princeton football star killed in truck attack
Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech, an All-Ivy League kick returner, was among those killed in the deadly pickup truck attack early Wednesday in New Orleans.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans attack victims: Ex-Princeton football player Tiger Bech, 28, among those killed on Bourbon Street
Bech is the brother of TCU standout wide receiver Jack BechCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
YouTube video of New Orleans attacker uncovered, ex-wife had restraining order against him
We're learning more about the New Orleans truck attacker who killed at least 10 people early Wednesday morning when he plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. CBS News Anna Schecter has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 1
