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With This MoMA Artist, the Painting Does the Talking
Marlon Mullen’s show at the Museum of Modern Art, the first by a developmentally disabled artist, speaks volumes.The New York Times - 1h -
An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her portraits of others like her.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Uptown Funk makes me want to move, it makes me happy’: Lorraine Bracco’s honest playlist
The Sopranos and Goodfellas star danced to Sinatra as a child and bought the Turtles with her babysitting money. But which rocker makes her cry?. The first song I remember hearing Fly Me to the ...The Guardian - 11h -
The fintech company that collapsed and took $90 million of people’s life savings with it
One woman had $280,000 disappear after the collapse of a fintech company. She only ended up getting $500 backYahoo Sports - 11h -
Lorraine O’Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90
She worked in collage, photography, performance, video and installation, and she dealt forthrightly with the complexities of race and gender.The New York Times - 15h -
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South Korea’s president reportedly defies summons in martial law inquiry
Report comes day after MPs voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces possible charges of insurrection. South Korea’s conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has reportedly failed to obey a summons ...The Guardian - 1d -
Overlooked No More: Fidelia Bridges, Artist Who Captured the Natural World
A prolific artist, she was known for her graceful watercolors of birds, plants and butterflies, and was considered as the equal of Winslow Homer in her day.The New York Times - 1d -
Jan. 6 rioter who tried to join Russian Army sentenced to prison for defying probation
An Army veteran was sentenced Friday to six months in prison for violating probation, months after being charged for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, The Associated Press ...The Hill - 2d -
Dolores Madrigal, Plaintiff in Landmark Sterilization Case, Dies at 90
She was among hundreds of women who said they were coerced into sterilization at a California hospital in the 1970s. The lawsuit led to state and national reforms.The New York Times - 2d -
From Kabul to the Carnegie Hall: How an orchestra defied the Taliban to carry on playing
An orchestra from Afghanistan which defied the Taliban recently played at New York's Carnegie Hall.NBC News - 3d -
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‘Having a camera back then was special’: Dietmar Busse’s 90s NYC polaroids
Dietmar Busse’s first major US exhibition showcases the German artist’s time in New York City throughout the 1990s, traveling mostly on bike from Harlem to Brighton Beach. He captured names such as ...The Guardian - 3d -
Knitting with dog hair was a craze in the 90s – let’s make it happen again
Clothes made from a canine you know are much more special than clothes from an anonymous sheep. Several decades ago, the idea arose of writing a book to examine the ways in which dog hair could be ...The Guardian - 4d -
Dallas woman who fell into sewage system found dead miles away, family says
The family of a Dallas woman is seeking answers after they say she fell into a sewage line and was found dead miles away.NBC News - 4d -
Did Christopher Wray Just Defy Donald Trump?
Now, the Senate has to do its job.The New York Times - 4d -
Warsaw’s QueerMuzeum defies anti-gay hostility in Poland
The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequalityFinancial Times - 5d -
‘To cough was to risk death’: the artist who mapped Syria’s Sednaya prison with testimonies from its survivors
Warning: this feature contains details of torture As an artist and audio investigator, I interviewed people who had been imprisoned in a building where sound and vision were weaponised. So what ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lucky Strike maker BAT sees stronger H2 revenue growth in new category, combustibles
The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes said it remains on track to meet its 2024 outlook of low-single-digit organic revenue and adjusted profit growth. "In the United States, I am ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Iranian women could face death penalty for defying new morality laws
Execution, long jail terms and big fines for ‘promoting’ nudity, unveiling or improper dressing come into force. Women in Iran could face the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison if they defy ...The Guardian - 5d -
Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lawmaker who was member of ruling coalition shot dead in Mexico
Benito Aguas Atlahua was a member of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico, part of the ruling coalition that controls congress.CBS News - 6d -
The Apollo Theater at 90
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore discuss the history of the Harlem landmark "where stars are born and legends are made."CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Ace of Base returns to the spotlight with docuseries about their meteoric rise to '90s fame
They were the soundtrack of the early 1990s.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Woman Who Fell Into Sinkhole Is Found Dead
After searching since Tuesday, the authorities in Unity Township, Pa., on Friday found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, who disappeared while searching for her cat.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Pennsylvania grandmother who fell down sinkhole is found dead after 4-day search
The days-long search for a Pennsylvania grandmother, who fell through a sinkhole while searching for her cat, ended in tragedy when rescuers found the woman's body, authorities said Friday.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Police believe 3 US and Canadian climbers who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain are dead
Police believe 3 US and Canadian climbers who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain are deadABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Spotify Wrapped 2024 Features Taylor Swift as Most-Streamed Artist
This year’s Spotify Wrapped saw the pop star take the cake for the second year running.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
South Coast Repertory founding artistic director Martin Benson dies at 87
Benson co-established the Tony-winning Costa Mesa company as a major player in the regional theater landscape, serving as one of its artistic directors for 46 years.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks Peter Navarro, who went to prison for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena, as top trade adviser
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will serve as “Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing” in his next White House term.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Taylor Swift crowned Spotify's top artist of 2024
Taylor Swift took the No. 1 spot on Spotify's annual top global artists list for a second consecutive year.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Make-up artist Lisa Eldridge on how to gift beauty products
Body lotions, bath salts and Gua Sha tools are easy wins, or step up your game with niche cosmetic brands and pampering treatmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea parliament votes to defy president's martial law declaration
190 of 300 members of South Korea's parliament voted to defy President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration issued late Tuesday. CBS News' Jen Kwon breaks down the latest on accusations of ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
South Korea parliament votes to defy president, lift martial law order
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country's opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathizing with North Korea.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Hulu Promo Codes and Discounts: 90% Off for Select Users
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Life term for boy who shot mum dead through door
A teenager gets a life term for murdering Lianne Gordon, who he shot in the head through her front door.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2
