Fighting for the return of Nazi-looted art

New guidelines agreed to last year by 21 nations (including the U.S.), and a recent French law, may make it easier for Jewish families to claim ownership of artworks that they believe were sold under duress as the Nazis took over Europe.

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The art expert did it: LGG Ramsey revealed as 1951 thief of Van Dyck painting

Exclusive: How one historian’s investigative work led to artwork finally being returned to ‘English Versailles’. In 1951, a leading British art expert visited a stately home in Northamptonshire ...
The Guardian - 1d
'It's Pop's decision. He's earned that': Inside Gregg Popovich's fight to return to the sideline

For the first time in 30 years, the legendary coach has been on a different sideline, battling to return to what he once was. This is the story of his season -- and what might come next for the ...
ESPN - 4h
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull full fight card official with 6 bouts, Martin Bakole's return

One of the biggest fights of 2025's first half now has its supporting cast.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Ethiopia fighting threatens return to civil and regional war

Security concerns for Africa’s most populous country and neighbouring Eritrea as fragile peace looks set to unravel
Financial Times - 2d
Art, commerce, Hollywood and family drama collide in 'The Californians'

Brian Castleberry's 'The Californians' is an ambitious novel about the ugliness that often ensues when art and commerce collide.
Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6
The big idea: should we abolish art?

Down with expensive trophies at art fairs: it’s time to reclaim a more radical vision of creativity. Some of us will go to an art gallery this weekend. Maybe it will help us reflect or inspire us. ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100

Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.
CBS News - Mar. 10
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Roman Dolidze's big win, Nate Diaz eyes UFC return, UFC London preview, more

Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Mike Bohn ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Thomas Moser, Woodworker Whose Chairs Were Works of Art, Dies at 90

Self-taught, he practiced “the lost art of making furniture well,” producing pieces for collectors, presidents and even the pope.
The New York Times - 1d
UFC expert picks, best bets: How Vettori can win in return from layoff

Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.
ESPN - 3d
Art Seizures at the Met Caused Concern. His Job Is to Address It.

After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police its acquisitions and review its collection.
The New York Times - 16h
Art, Leigh Bowery and the weaponisation of embarrassment

Open up and let the shame in… It will set you free. Halfway around the Tate’s new Leigh Bowery show , my friend, Sophie, said to me, “Wait, why does this look like history when it feels like only ...
The Guardian - Mar. 9
Notre Dame football stories roll from Dave Casper to entertain Pro Football Hall of Fame crowd

Heading into a season when Notre Dame hopes to return to the national finals, a Fighting Irish great shakes down some thunder at the Hall of Fame.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
NFL free agency: Kene Nwangwu returning to the New York Jets

The playmaker returns:
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Durham announce exciting plans for new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport

Durham Women have announced the news that they are working with Durham Cricket to pursue a new state-of-the-art facility for elite women’s sport.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Kareem Hunt returns to Chiefs

He returned as an injury replacement for Isiah Pacheco.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
William S Burroughs’s art: ‘He said, I killed the only woman I loved. Then broke down sobbing’

Notorious for his drug-fuelled literary experiments and the fact that he shot his partner, beat writer Burroughs also made art inspired by the climate crisis. One day 51 years ago, out in the wilds ...
The Guardian - Mar. 11
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
UFC Vegas 104 winner Chidi Njokuani sees 'a real future' at welterweight, wants ranked opponent next

LAS VEGAS – Chidi Njokuani is excited about his future now fighting at 170 pounds. Since making his return to the welterweight division a year ago, the 36-year-old has picked up three consecutive ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
'A little bit early' to fight for pole - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he expects it to be "a little bit early" for him to be able to fight for pole position at the Australian Grand Prix.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Conservatives claim to be fighting antisemitism. Don’t believe them.

Conservative Christians are pushing themselves to the front of the fight against antisemitism and claiming, in essence, to be better Jews than the Jews themselves.
The Hill - 1d
UFC Fight Night 254 loses one fight due to injury

UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+) will go on with one less bout. On Thursday, the promotion announced that Marquel Mederos has been forced to withdraw from his lightweight bout against Evan Elder due to ...
Yahoo Sports - 5d
A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East

Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.
The New York Times - Mar. 7
'Many ways to hunt' - Palace's fight for WSL survival

Crystal Palace may be fighting for Women's Super League survival but their new manager Leif Smerud does not want them to be easy prey.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
UFC Fight Night 254 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

UFC Fight Night 254 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+) takes place at ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
UFC Fight Night 255: How to watch Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, start time, London fight card, odds, more

The UFC is back in one of the world's most iconic cities Saturday with UFC Fight Night 255 in London. Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 255 with a British former champion in the headlining spot, ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Report: Derek Barnett returning to Texans

Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11
EU to toughen stance on migrant returns

Brussels seeks to send people to ‘return hubs’ outside the bloc if their home countries do not accept them
Financial Times - Mar. 11
BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026

BlizzCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12 and September 13 in 2026.
VentureBeat - Mar. 11
Conan O'Brien returning to host Oscars in 2026

Comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host the 98th Oscars in March 2026.
ABC News - 1d
The left talks about antisemitism. The right actually fights it.

A Republican consulting firm has helped build a department to fight antisemitism and support Israel, while the Democratic Party has failed to crack down on pro-Hamas mobs and has defended a Hamas ...
The Hill - 2d
Thousands displaced as Israel continues fighting in West Bank

As the ceasefire in Gaza remains shaky, Israel is still carrying out what it calls Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank. The fighting has displaced thousands and could last for a year, Israel's ...
CBS News - 1d
Schumer in toughest fight of Senate leadership career

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is facing the toughest fight of his Senate leadership career amid sharp attacks from his party’s base over his vote to advance a House ...
The Hill - 13h
The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk

Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.
NBC News - Mar. 10
'A little bit early' to fight for pole - Hamilton fifth in practice

Lewis Hamilton says he expects it to be "a little bit early" for him to be able to fight for pole position at the Australian Grand Prix.
BBC News - 4d
UFC 314 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide

Volkanovski and Lopes fight for the vacant featherweight title on a stacked card
CBS Sports - 4d
They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires

Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
Art Schallock, Oldest Living Former M.L.B. Player, Dies at 100

The left-hander pitched a few dozen games for the Yankees from 1951-54.
The New York Times - Mar. 9
Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100

A pitcher, he played for the Yankees and the Orioles. When Mickey Mantle was sent to the minors in 1951, Schallock was called up.
The New York Times - Mar. 9