Art sleuth helps solve mystery of famous painting stolen in 1974
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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 - 1d -
Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist
ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
'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 - 5d -
Piglets Left to Die in Art Exhibition Are Stolen in Denmark
Three starving piglets were taken from a former butcher’s warehouse, according to the Copenhagen police. The artist said he wanted to wake up society about animal mistreatment.The New York Times - 21h -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Piglets left to starve to death in Danish art exhibition are stolen
The controversial Chilean artist had said the exhibition was meant to raise awareness of mass meat production processes.CBS News - 41m -
Advanced DNA testing helps solve 1999 kidnapping of toddler
Andrea Michelle Reyes was 23 months old when she was allegedly abducted from New Haven, Connecticut, by her non-custodial parent.CBS News - 1h -
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen
A controversial Chilean artist who planned to allow three piglets to starve as part of an exhibition in Denmark to raise awareness of the mass meat production processes has had to close the show ...ABC News - 5h -
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 - 6d -
Tariffs are not going to solve America’s ills
Punitive import duties will neither reduce the US trade deficit nor boost employment in manufacturingFinancial Times - 1d -
Statue plan for Edinburgh's famous west end cat
Locals say the memorial to Hugo The West End Cat would bring the community together and increase visitor numbers.BBC News - 6d -
There's more to Cognac in France than its famous brandy
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WATCH: Famous bald eagles welcome eaglets
Two of the world’s most famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear, California, and was all captured live via a nest cam.ABC News - 2h -
The art of the peace deal
Can talks between the US and Russia reach a lasting settlement over Ukraine? So far, argues historian Margaret MacMillan, the signs are not looking goodFinancial Times - 4d -
Rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii
"It is an exceptional historical document," said Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.CBS News - 6d -
Visionary Artworks Plumb the Mysteries of Creativity
The self-taught artist Abraham Lincoln Walker worked in his basement on phantasmagorical paintings, discovered by the art world more than 30 years after his death.The New York Times - Feb. 15 -
Kate Hudson on why she wrote a song about her famous mom
The singer and actor dabbled in music for years before finally making an album. 'Glorious' features a song inspired by her mother, Goldie Hawn.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Ione Skye confronts past relationships, famous father in new memoir
Ione Skye opens up about her past relationships and her complex relationship with her father in her new memoir, "Say Everything."CBS News - 1d -
Barbie honors female friendship with new dolls of famous duos
Mattel announced on Tuesday that Barbie will be releasing a line dedicated to four famous friendship duos who strive to empower and uplift one another.NBC News - 1d -
Mystery of body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police
Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Congo mystery disease "investigation deepens," WHO says
The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.CBS News - 5d -
UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power
The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.ESPN - 2h -
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 - Feb. 26 -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 2d -
Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches
Voltron Data partners with Accenture to revolutionize enterprise data processing with GPU-powered analytics engine Theseus, promising up to 100x performance gains for AI-driven companies facing ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
New Tips ETF aims to solve the funds’ Achilles heel
In 2022, Bloomberg’s total return Tips index lost almost 12%, even though US inflation hit 6.45%Financial Times - Feb. 25 -
Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges
The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
CIA to offer tips on 'creative problem solving' at SXSW festival
The typically tight-lipped CIA is peeling back the curtain on some of its secrets with an upcoming presentation at South By Southwest festivalABC News - 1d -
CIA to Offer Tips on ‘Creative Problem Solving’ at SXSW Festival
Do you want to solve problems like a spy? Then you’re in luck—the CIA will be offering pointers in Texas.Inc. - 1d -
The Art of the Sellout: Trump is giving away the store in Ukraine
If Trump were truly the master negotiator he claims to be, he would understand that you don’t start by announcing what you’re willing to concede for free.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
How a Basketball Court Became a Paris Art Sensation
Pigalle Duperré sits between a high school and a residential building, drawing visitors from around the world.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - Feb. 26
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