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'Mona Lisa' will get its own room under a 10-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the “Mona Lisa” will get its own dedicated room inside the Louvre museum, which he said will be renovated and expanded in a major overhaul within ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump Said, ‘We Have More Coal Than Anybody.’ See Where We Burn It.
There are 206 coal-burning power plants left in the United States, which supply about 16 percent of the country’s energy. Experts say burning more doesn’t make financial sense.The New York Times - 6d -
Amid threats of DeepSeek disruption, IBM sees benefits from more efficient AI and deregulation
IBM shares rallied after hours on Wednesday after the tech-infrastructure provider reported a quarterly per-share profit that beat expectations.MarketWatch - 17h -
PlayStation Leadership Shake-Up Sees New Sole CEO In Charge
Sony Interactive Entertainment is switching from the co-CEO system--currently occupied by Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst--to just one person in charge. Nishino has been promoted to sole CEO of ...GameSpot - 1d -
ASML CEO sees low-cost AI models like DeepSeek driving more demand — not less
Without addressing the specifics of DeepSeek's model, ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told CNBC he sees no sign of a slowdown in demand for AI chips.CNBC - 1d -
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Conditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists find
The hot, dry and windy conditions that preceded the Southern California fires were about 35% more likely because of climate change, according to a new report.NBC News - 1d -
At the Louvre, the Mona Lisa Will Get Her Own Room as Museum Expands
President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to alleviate crowds at the Paris museum and to charge higher fees for visitors from outside the European Union.The New York Times - 1d -
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Louvre’s decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobbery
Crowds give life to the Paris museum and the painting is a silent, compelling mystery at the heart of the hubbub. What a wonderful headache for a museum to have. The Louvre in Paris gets so many ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Mona Lisa to be moved as part of major Louvre overhaul
France's president says a second museum entrance will be built, while non-EU residents will also pay more to visit.BBC News - 2d -
Mona Lisa to be placed in private room as part of sweeping Louvre renovation
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, also announced a ‘new grand entrance’, funded by the museum’s own resources. The Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous portrait, is to get a room of its own in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Italy calls for return of Mona Lisa after Louvre's dire conditions raise alarm
It served as the background for Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential victory speech.NBC News - 2d -
Mona Lisa to be moved as part of ‘redesigned, enlarged Louvre’, Macron says – Europe live
French president says world’s most famous portrait will get its own room in the Louvre. As mentioned earlier, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen continues her European tour to show the EU’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Said, ‘We Have More Coal Than Anybody.’ See Where We Burn It.
There are 206 coal-burning power plants left in the United States, which supply about 16 percent of the country’s energy. Experts say burning more doesn’t make financial sense.The New York Times - 6d -
'We see you': UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen around British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Abbott shares climb despite a mixed quarter. What we want to see before we buy more
Shares of Abbott Laboratories rose more than 1% in Wednesday's session.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s space ambitions ignite a rally in these stocks — an analyst sees more gains ahead
A Cantor Fitzgerald analyst says that he expects “future growth” in the space-exploration industry.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Homan: Sanctuary cities will see more ‘collateral arrests’
White House border czar Tom Homan said sanctuary cities will see more “collateral arrests” as he works to implement President Trump’s immigration plan. Homan joined CNN’s “Inside Politics” on ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Three more charged over pro-Palestinian rally in London
The Met Police says there was a "coordinated effort" to breach conditions imposed on the rally.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Devastated LA residents see outpouring of support: ‘One of the more beautiful things I’ve seen’
Overwhelmed by loss but buoyed by friends and strangers alike, Angelenos who lost their homes prepare to rebuild their lives. Until last Tuesday, Ryan and Endea Marrone lived with their two young ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income. How do I avoid this situation?
A reader is trying to plan ahead to avoid the dreaded IRMAA, a surcharge that can come out of your Social Security check.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Lisa Ling explores psychedelic spirituality
In the latest installment of "The State of Spirituality," Lisa Ling meets a South Florida religious community embracing psychedelics to deepen their connection to God. The series highlights unique ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Badenoch criticises Tory handling of Brexit
In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives "made mistakes".BBC News - Jan. 16 -
'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'
Papal thriller “Conclave” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categoriesABC News - Jan. 16 -
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death
The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge
The Pentagon said Monday it had transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Electricity co-operation post-Brexit has far more positives than negatives
A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UKFinancial Times - 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 -
See Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and More at W Magazine’s Golden Globes Party
Celebrities packed into a suite at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles for the W Magazine party on Saturday night.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Will we see more northern lights in 2025?
We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3
