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Meet the Dubai artist whose work has sold for millions — and turns down 99% of prospective buyers
One of Sacha Jafri's paintings sold for $62 million at a charity auction, making him one of the world's most expensive artists.CNBC - Business -
Chicago Museum Says Investigators Have No Evidence Art Was Looted
In a court filing, the Art Institute of Chicago fought Manhattan prosecutors’ efforts to seize an important Egon Schiele drawing, denying that the Nazis had stolen it.The New York Times - Top stories -
British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. militaryABC News - World -
Ty Cobb responds to Giuliani indictment, says he 'sold his soul' for Trump
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb on Wednesday suggested that Rudy Guiliani "sold his soul" to protect former President Trump following an Arizona grand jury indictment charging him for his alleged role in a "fake elector" scheme. Cobb, in an ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
An asylum seeker from Morocco who went on a vicious rampage following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas war has been convicted of murder for stabbing a 70-year-old man in the streets of an English seaside townABC News - World -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
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2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
The British Army says the military horses that bolted and ran loose when spooked by construction noise in central London earlier this week “continue to be cared for and closely observed."ABC News - World -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
Officials say more than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea, while 29 had died on the shoreABC News - World -
This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time
The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The British (Fashion Brands) Are Coming!
Three beloved London brands are making their way across the Atlantic to stake a bricks and mortar presence in the United States.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Thought Leadership's Impact on Sidelined B2B Buyers
Insightful content can position your company as the trusted expert and bring potential customers into the fold.Inc. - Business -
The National Enquirer’s Parent Company Struggles To Find A Buyer
The parent company of The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy.The New York Times - Business -
The National Enquirer’s Parent Company Struggles To Find A Buyer
The parent company of The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy.The New York Times - Top stories -
NFL draft 2024 predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower-round gems
Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams needs to nail their picks over the coming days. It feels like a lock that it will be LSU’s Jayden Daniels, thought I wouldn’t put it past the Commanders to fall ...The Guardian - World - NFL -
Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.The New York Times - Business -
GEM Capital adds AppMagic, Mundfish, Pixonic CEOs as investment advisors
GEM Capital announced its adding three new advisors to guide its investment strategy, all CEOs from the games industry.VentureBeat - Tech -
The Onion Sold by G/O Media
The satirical news website was bought by a new firm in Chicago that took inspiration for its name, Global Tetrahedron, from a book written by The Onion’s staff.The New York Times - Business -
Upgraded Museums Add New Value at Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions across the United States are spending more money to renovate museums and make them a more integral part of learning.The New York Times - Business -
Carnegie Museum Exhibit Explores Pittsburgh’s Legacy of Steel
At the Carnegie Museum of Art, an installation by the artist Marie Watt celebrates the region’s industrial history with I-beams and glass.The New York Times - Business -
Ashley Biden detailed 'pain' from diary theft, urged prison for thief in letter to judge
Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden, asked a judge to sentence the woman who stole her diary to prison, an unsealed letter shows.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Red Lobster seeks a buyer as it looks to avoid bankruptcy filing
Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is looking for a buyer to avoid filing for bankruptcy as it contends with slower sales and costly leases.CNBC - Business -
Red Lobster seeks a buyer as it looks to avoid bankruptcy filing
Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is seeking a buyer as it looks to avoid filing for bankruptcy, CNBC has learned.NBC News - Top stories -
San Francisco Buyers Bring Its Luxury Housing Market Back to Life
A recovery is under way in the Bay Area, as interest-rate shock finally wears off and stock-market gains fuel high-end home salesThe Wall Street Journal - World - San Francisco -
A North Carolina Museum Hopes Fossils Solve a Dinosaur Mystery
Two creatures unearthed in 2006, and finally on display in North Carolina, might hold the key to a major debate over a certain animal’s identity.The New York Times - Science -
‘Massive and exciting impact’: show celebrates Spain’s first abstract art museum
Exhibition explores how a Spanish-Filipino artist in 1966 opened a trailblazing cultural outpost in Cuenca’s ‘hanging houses’. In July 1966, as the Beatles were preparing to release Revolver and Spain was approaching the 30th anniversary of the ...The Guardian - World -
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Seeks New Ways to Engage Visitors
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is rolling out two new exhibition halls and making its scientists more accessible. And don’t forget the dinosaurs.The New York Times - Science -
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence
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British man injured in Tobago shark attack
The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.BBC News - Top stories -
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least five peopleABC News - World - Israel -
Tornadoes Strike Nebraska and Iowa, Injuring at Least 7
Storms destroyed homes and injured several people in Iowa and Nebraska, including in Omaha. A tornado also hit near Des Moines.The New York Times - Top stories -
Stolen son: A hostage’s mom fights to bring her child home from Gaza
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's son, 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. In the six months since, she has become a vocal advocate in the effort to free the over 100 hostages that remain in Gaza — all while bearing the ...NBC News - Top stories -
‘Can you steal back something that’s already stolen?’: how radical art duo Looty repatriated the Rosetta Stone
Tired of colonial artefacts being hoarded, Chidi Nwaubani and Ahmed Abokor use tech to redistribute them from museums in audacious digital heists. In March last year, two men in tracksuits, wearing hockey masks and carrying matching laundry bags, ...The Guardian - World -
Adam Schiff's bags stolen from parked car before San Francisco dinner party
Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) bags were stolen from his parked car before a San Francisco dinner party Thursday. Schiff, who is running for California’s Senate seat, was in the Bay Area for a couple of days when his luggage got taken from his car ...The Hill - Politics - San Francisco -
Ex-mortuary worker pleads guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from Arkansas cadavers
A former mortuary worker in Arkansas pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines, federal prosecutors said Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
Questions swirl over the future of TikTok. Who could own it? How will the platform operate?
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business