Robots carve sculptures in Italy, sparking outrage among traditional artisans

In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between ...

Video of violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage

Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly ...

Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...

Grave cleaning videos spark fascination and outrage online

On social media platforms, users have created online communities around the practice of cleaning gravesites. Audiences have become fascinated by the trend.

Trump sparks outrage after calling for army to handle enemies on election day

Democrats condemn ex-president for saying armed forces should turn against ‘enemy within’ when voters go to polls. Donald Trump has provoked an angry backlash from Democrats after calling for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Video of violent arrest of deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outrage

Phoenix police officers were seen repeatedly punching and tasing Tyron McAlpin.

Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage

The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.

Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage

With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.

Harris and Trump visit N.C., Biden "garbage" comment on Trump rally sparks outrage

Republicans seized on comments made by President Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage."

Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches

British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Italy's government pays homage to fascist defeat in key WWII battle, sparking opposition criticism

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Italy's government pays homage to fascist defeat in key WWII battle, sparking opposition criticism

Italy’s far-right government has sparked wide criticism after celebrating a major World War II battle, praising the defeated fascist soldiers who lost their lives

World - ABC News - October 26

Trump's election victory sparks dismay — and defiance — among architects of the Paris climate accord

Donald Trump's election victory on Wednesday sparked a palpable sense of dismay among the climate community.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Interest spikes in the feminist fringe '4B' movement after Trump's win

The election of President-Elect Donald Trump has triggered a surge of social media posts and internet search interest in South Korea’s fringe feminist “4B movement."

Canadiens Carve Up Washington Ice

The Montreal Canadiens kept the ice crew at Capital One Arena busy this morning patching up the ice after their bag skate.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

The sun is setting on traditional retirement

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

World - Financial Times - October 18

Sculpture by the Sea 2024: from the elegant to the malignant – in pictures

Sculpture by the Sea 2024, will be running from 18 October to 4 November along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 19

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

"Mornings Memory": Carving pumpkins with Martha Stewart

Take a trip back to Halloween 24 years ago when Martha Stewart appeared on CBS to demonstrate the art of carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern.

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

Thieves with a nose for fine cheese have pulled off a massive cheddar ripoff in London

World - ABC News - October 26

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

World - Yahoo News - November 1

‘Carved on bodies and souls’: Ukrainian men face ‘systemic’ sexual torture in Russian detention centres

Ukraine only beginning to grapple with impact of widespread but unspoken abuse . Russian troops tortured Oleksii Sivak for weeks, applying electric shocks to his genitals in a freezing basement in ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread

During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin Americans honor their departed loved ones by setting up altars adorned with food, flowers and ...

World - ABC News - November 1

A traditional Mexican family restaurant, and a welcoming LGBTQ hub

Café Ollín in New York's Harlem neighborhood has become a social media and community presence after a family member took the small restaurant in a new direction.

Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions

They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverage

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Traditional English Pottery Takes on a Modern Flair

Sophie Wilson’s 1690 collection of slipware reflects a variety of artistic and literary references.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press

With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Would you pay $180,000 for this painting by a robot?

Sotheby's expects an auction for its first piece of art made by a robot, dubbed Ai-Da, to fetch as much as $180,000.

Heat unveil Dwyane Wade statue, but many think sculpture doesn't resemble Hall of Famer

Dwyane Wade was honored with a statue by the Miami Heat, yet many feel the sculpture doesn't resemble him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love

Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five years

World - ABC News - October 31

Relief mixed with sadness as New Zealand bids farewell to ‘hated’ giant hand sculpture Quasi

Wellington gallery says Ronnie van Hout’s Quasi statue ‘was hated by the people but turned out to be a great tragic-romantic hero’. It heads to Australia next. A giant sculpture of a hand with a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love

Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five years

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscribers over endorsement outrage: Report

The Washington Post has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions since its decision not to endorse a candidate in this year's presidential election, according to a report by NPR citing two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump campaign faces growing outrage over racist rhetoric at MSG

As the Trump campaign faces growing backlash over racist rhetoric made by guest speakers at his rally in New York City, Vice President Kamala Harris is pouncing on the opportunity, putting out new ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

In Wisconsin, Trump courts 'garbage' outrage while Harris courts students

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held events in Wisconsin on Wednesday, with Trump in Green Bay and Harris in Madison.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

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