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$21M stolen from hundreds of U.S. retirees in 'grandparent scam,' prosecutors say
Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a "grandparent scam," according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."CBS News - 21h -
Fraudster repays £86k stolen from friend's cancer charity
Lindsay MacCallum defrauded £86,000 from Rainbow Valley and £9,505 from the Anthony Nolan Trust.BBC News - 21h -
Man swallows stolen Tiffany earrings before police arrest him
The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft.BBC News - 17h -
'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'
One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls
A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regimeFinancial Times - 4d -
Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.The New York Times - 4d -
Astros planning to play Altuve mostly in left field
The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.ESPN - 1d -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
We did a fancy exhibition of charts. Here’s how to get your hands on one of them
Charts + church + charityFinancial Times - 3d -
Namco Is Celebrating Pac-Man's 45th Anniversary With Live Events, Museum Exhibits, And More
There were video games and arcade hits before Pac-Man, but Namco's ghost-gobbling hero quickly became a pop-culture icon after his debut in May 1980. Pac-Man's 45th anniversary is now just over two ...GameSpot - 1d -
A new exhibition highlights how German artist Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh
When he was 17 years old, German artist Anselm Kiefer retraced the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh from the Netherlands through Belgium and into FranceABC News - 23h -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Culture wars: Trump’s takeover of arts is straight from the dictator playbook
US president’s attempt to control or dismantle cultural institutions plays into a long history of authoritarians using arts to push their agenda. In 1937, leaders of Germany’s Third Reich hosted ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Gallery owner Larry Gagosian on the art world's "blood sport"
With 18 galleries around the globe, he's been called "the biggest art dealer in the history of the world." Larry Gagosian talks about his estimated billion-dollar-a-year business and why, at age ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market
In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their work. When female African artists ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
The Trade™, three weeks on: Dončić, Davis and the art of the NBA breakup
As much as the basketball itself has started to round into shape for the Lakers and Mavs after the biggest trade in NBA history , the wounds have only just begun to heal. “A lot of emotions, not ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
‘Our people were so innovative’: Māori art celebrated in landmark book
Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous history of Māori art showcases creative work across a diverse range of mediums. A new landmark book celebrating Māori art has clocked up a couple of impressive firsts: ...The Guardian - 6d -
For Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe
Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.The New York Times - 5d -
How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life
The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.Inc. - 5d -
Chelsea fans grapple with the art of omission by Boehly’s trainee regime | Jonathan Liew
Think it is easy spending £1bn with no silverware in return? Leave it out! Letting down supporters is harder than it looks. “The one thing I’ve learned about the British press is they exaggerate a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cause of death of missing sisters was drowning
Henrietta and Eliza Huszti - both 32 and from a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen in January.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Hollywood reacts to Gene Hackman's death
Hollywood is reacting to the tragic news of Gene Hackman's death. Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in a New Mexico home, officials said. People Magazine's Nigel Smith ...CBS News - 6d -
Death Flights | Sunday on 60 Minutes
60 Minutes reports on how the flight logs found in a plane in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, uncovered Argentina’s merciless death planes operation under its dictatorship in the mid-1970s. Sunday.CBS News - 6d -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left
Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Ron Rivera on Cam Newton: Sometimes things are better left unsaid
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton created a stir by saying he entered a "locker room full of losers" when he arrived as the franchise's No. 1 overall pick in 2011.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.
The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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Debt and defence headache for Merz after AfD and far left make gains
Election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliamentFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
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How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing
Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent
While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problemFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week's work or face termination.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Ex-Twitter employee left homeless questions Musk federal buyout offer
So far, about 100,000 federal workers have been fired or accepted buyouts offered by President Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Ed O'Keefe talked to one who took the deal, and to a former Twitter ...CBS News - 6d -
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'Many of them will die': Hammer drops on USAID with organizations left reeling
After a month of fits and starts, a final hammer came down on U.S. international aid Wednesday night.ABC News - 5d
