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David Hockney painting fetches $90.3 million at auction
In 2018, David Hockney's 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)' shattered records, selling for $90,312,500 USD, according to MyArtBroker and Christie's .
Kate Millett disappearance investigation lacks clear leads
Days after acclaimed feminist author Kate Millett, 86, was reported missing from her Poughkeepsie home, investigators confirmed no immediate suspects or clear leads, despite extensive search efforts.
Older Americans Rethink Retirement As Unretirement Rises
Reentering the workforce after retirement is a far more common reality for Americans than most people realize.
Early American Sports Challenge Social Norms and Misconceptions
In 1845, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club codified rules, distinguishing their 'gentlemanly' game from the rowdier, working-class 'town ball' played in defiance of Sunday blue laws, historian David Bl
Spielberg's Disclosure Day: An Alien Thriller
In 'Disclosure Day,' Emily Blunt performs a four-minute vocal scene entirely without AI.
Commonwealth Short Story Prize embroiled in AI authorship debate
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize, a bastion of literary achievement, is embroiled in scandal.
Jill Biden's Memoir: A Curated Look at the East Wing
Despite promising an intimate look, Jill Biden's new memoir notably omits the twenty-four instances where the family's German shepherd, Commander, bit Secret Service agents, as reported by The New Yor
Discover the Best Summer Reads Recommendations
This summer's definitive reading list, comprising 31 distinct titles, arrives not merely as a suggestion for leisurely distraction but as an overt call to engagement.
Artemis III Lunar Landing Delayed to Late 2026 Amid Space Race
NASA today announced a 10-month delay for the Artemis III mission, pushing the targeted human lunar landing to late 2026.
James 'Blood' Ulmer, sonic trailblazer, dies at 86
James 'Blood' Ulmer played his final concert at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival, retiring soon after due to deteriorating health, marking the quiet end of a revolutionary career that spanned decades.
AI is Changing How We Design Coats of Arms
In its first month, the new AI platform HeraldryGen generated over 50,000 unique personal coats of arms, a volume that dwarfs the combined annual output of traditional heraldic societies, according to
Boston Unveils New Art Exhibitions Opening Summer 2026
This summer, ten new gallery shows are set to open in the Boston area alone, signaling an unexpected local art surge.
Major Event Dress Decisions With Style Me Up’s Try On at Home
Style Me Up offers a three-day Try On at Home option for selected designer dresses across Australia, allowing customers to experience the outfit in a familiar setting before a major event. This service helps ensure the dress suits the occasion, feels comfortable, and works with the overall look, moving beyond initial impressions.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Cultural Leaders to Embrace Spiritual Values
Over a million people gathered in Madrid for a Mass presided over by Pope Leo XIV, demonstrating a profound public resonance for his message on spiritual values.
Tony Awards 2026 Red Carpet: Fashion's Temporal Divide
At the 79th Tony Awards, Maya Rudolph debuted a Chanel frock from the label's unreleased Fall 2026 collection.
World Cup 2026 Expands to 48 Teams, Raising Accessibility Concerns
A single ticket for the 2026 World Cup final was recently listed for nearly $33,000, making a seat at the ultimate football spectacle more expensive than a new car.
Athens Pride Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community Amidst Rapid Ascent
This year, Athens Pride drew a record 100,000 participants, just months after Greece became the first Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption in February 2024.
East Grand Rapids Fine Arts Fair Features 100 Artists
One hundred jury-selected artists will converge in East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village this weekend for the city's inaugural Fine Art Fair, hoping to kickstart a new annual tradition.
When to euthanize a pet: hospice offers in-home support
Haunted by her cat Tango's prolonged suffering, Sherri Hannan vowed a different path for her dog, Julio.
MA Preemies Miss Early Development Support Programs
Helaina, a biotech startup, recently secured US approval for a lab-grown infant formula ingredient, yet many premature babies in Massachusetts are not accessing early intervention programs, which are
NYC's Vanishing Spontaneous Street Play
On the abandoned West Side Elevated Highway, children once raced go-karts, a scene captured by Martha Cooper that now represents a New York that has largely disappeared.
50th Filipino Fiesta Sacramento Celebrates Cultural Significance
Kathleen Rapisurda-Pardo will spend days preparing 800 to 1,000 lumpia for Sacramento's 50th Filipino Fiesta.
Phoebe Bridgers performs surprise concert at Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden, Phoebe Bridgers performed a surprise concert on June 4, drawing a dedicated crowd for just $1 per ticket, according to Hollywood Reporter.
Nadia Melliti Wins Cannes Best Actress for The Little Sister
In a stunning upset at Cannes, debut actress Nadia Melliti took home the Best Actress Award for her raw portrayal of a queer high-school senior in 'The Little Sister'.