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Brueghel painting stolen from Poland in 1974 found in local Dutch museum
Art detective and magazine help crack case of Flemish masterpiece thought to have been stolen by Polish agents. A “spectacular” stolen Flemish masterpiece has been rediscovered hanging on the walls ...The Guardian - 9h -
Art sleuth helps solve mystery of famous painting stolen in 1974
Police say they have cracked the case of the disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a museum 51 years ago -- with the help of the "Indiana Jones of the Art World."CBS News - 12h -
Art sleuth helps solve mystery of famous painting stolen in 1974
Police say they have cracked the case of the disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a museum 51 years ago -- with the help of the "Indiana Jones of the Art World."CBS News - 12h -
'Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from church
The artworks were taken from St Andrew's Church in Little Steeping sometime last week.BBC News - 3d -
Bulldog puppy stolen in fake seizure heist is found and returned to Colorado pet store
A good Samaritan returned one of the two bulldog puppies stolen last week from a Denver-area pet store in a brazen heist caught on camera, authorities said Tuesday.NBC News - 6d -
Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant
By Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost more than £2,000 during one week in stolen maneki-neko cat models. Nearly 500 cat figurines were stolen in one week from Gordon Ramsay’s new London restaurant, ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Watch: Moment £4.8m gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace
The footage played in court showed armed hooded individuals breaking into the palace.BBC News - 6d -
Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private security
Idaho woman Teresa Borrenpohl was forcibly removed by three unidentified men at a Kootenai County Republican town hall.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land
As Israel deploys tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years, we reveal how two of the world’s biggest travel companies are helping settlers commercialise stolen land. The villa is ...The Guardian - 4d -
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?
Tucked away near the White House is a tribute to the environmental agency and its history — for the time being, anyway.The New York Times - 3d -
New York’s biggest arts museum is underground
As the MTA’s Arts & Design programme turns 40 this year, it can take credit for a world-class collection of nearly 400 artworks that stretches across the five boroughsFinancial Times - 23h -
Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday
Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The one change that worked: I found an escape from online life by swapping my home office for the library
I can find essential and unusual facts for my arts journalism in the dusty old tomes – information not readily available on Google. And, as I did as a child, I lose myself in a world of books .... ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
USWNT is 1 win away from another SheBelieves Cup title. Plus, Rubiales found guilty
Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is ’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Try something new today. Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan — welcome ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Dozens of dead birds found on Long Island beach believed to have died from avian flu
A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the ...NBC News - 3d -
Dead birds found on New York beach believed to have died from avian flu
At least 20 dead birds found on a small beach in East Patchogue, New York, are now being tested for avian flu, sparking concerns in the community. WNBC’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.NBC News - 3d -
Man sentenced to 105 years for murdering Dutch soldier outside Indiana hotel
An Iman convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a Dutch solider in downtown Indianapolis after a fistfight in 2022 was sentenced to 105 years in prison.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii
"It is an exceptional historical document," said Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.CBS News - 4d -
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly
Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential electionFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets
British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationship. Business live – latest updates Two of Britain’s best-loved museums have been ...The Guardian - 4d -
Local leaders working to help fired federal workers
Widespread layoffs across federal agencies left thousands without jobs. Now, some local leaders are stepping in to try to help. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - 5d -
Beck, Cavinder luxury cars stolen; man arrested
The Miami-Dade Sherriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the burglary and theft of luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami athletes Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Will the police really try to find your stolen iPhone?
Even with the resources to chase after all our stolen handsets, let’s not kid ourselves it would solve the problemFinancial Times - 3d -
Two arrested as stolen Paddington statue recovered
The sculpture was damaged and taken from his seat in Paddington creator Michael Bond's home town.BBC News - 1d -
Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of Rubens painting in National Gallery
Exclusive: Art historian points to ‘bad craftsmanship’ in 17th-century work entitled Samson and Delilah . Doubts about whether Peter Paul Rubens painted the Samson and Delilah picture in the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe
After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.BBC News - 2d -
Jack Vettriano: ‘His paintings are like a double cheeseburger in a greasy wrapper’
The Scot painted singing butlers, ‘broads’ in bras and tough guys in suits, in works critics found lurid, chintzy, devoid of irony and often sexist. But they were also hugely popular – showing the ...The Guardian - 11h -
Hal Hirshorn, Artist of Otherworldly Photos and Paintings, Dies at 60
A ubiquitous presence in New York’s art world, he also existed outside it, using 19th-century techniques to create ethereal, haunting images.The New York Times - 6h -
Poland’s Andrzej Duda to meet Donald Trump on Saturday– Europe live
Polish president to fly to Washington, making him the first European leader to be welcomed by Trump in the White House, reports Polish media. A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Nikt Nie Woła (Nobody’s Calling) review – hypnotic passions in postwar Poland
A mysterious stranger arrives in a small town in western Poland soon after the second world war, and embarks on a string of messy, equally enigmatic affairs. This cult 1960 Polish film is a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine
Poland scrambled "military aviation" in its airspace early Tuesday morning in response to Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, the country's Operational Command said.ABC News - 6d -
Tour de Warsaw – exploring the powerful resilience of Poland’s capital
Europe’s shy city is shining once moreFinancial Times - 5d -
Former U.S. ambassador to Poland examines state of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer discussed their efforts to end the war in Ukraine during Thursday's meeting at the White House. Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland under ...CBS News - 4d -
Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on
Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the Netherlands' iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over frozen canals and lakes on thin ice but it is relishing the drama of a ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Man who killed Dutch soldier, injured 2 others in Indianapolis learns fate
Shamar Duncan was ordered to serve 60 years for murder, 35 years for attempted murder and 10 years for aggravated battery.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure
Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiencyFinancial Times - Feb. 21