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Works of Dutch master Frans Hals now on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

February 13, 2024

Works of Dutch master Frans Hals now on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Frans Hals is the latest 17th century Dutch master to feature in a major exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, following recent showings of the art of Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Slain artist pens foreboding post before old classmate with murder manifesto allegedly stabbed her 37 times

February 12, 2024

Slain artist pens foreboding post before old classmate with murder manifesto allegedly stabbed her 37 times

Police said they found the suspected killer's manifesto that he allegedly "followed step by step" when he allegedly stabbed his former high school classmate 37 times

Taylor Swift fans are upset over unofficial merch crackdown: 'Such a bummer'

February 8, 2024

Taylor Swift fans are upset over unofficial merch crackdown: 'Such a bummer'

"Swifties" appear disappointed as unofficial Taylor Swift products have apparently been removed from Etsy, where fan-made merchandise is sold on the e-commerce site.

New Hampshire town manager resigns over anti-gay controversy

February 6, 2024

New Hampshire town manager resigns over anti-gay controversy

The town manager of Littleton, New Hampshire, where the population has grown more diverse, resigned in protest of anti-LGBTQ sentiment from a member of the town board and others.

Throwing soup at Mona Lisa is legitimate 'in-your-face' strategy on climate change: Column

February 3, 2024

Throwing soup at Mona Lisa is legitimate 'in-your-face' strategy on climate change: Column

An L.A. Times column published, Thursday, argued that climate change protestors throwing liquid at famous paintings is a beneficial and "successful" protest strategy.

Tennessee professor reveals story of her late husband, a Holocaust survivor, amid today's antisemitism

February 1, 2024

Tennessee professor reveals story of her late husband, a Holocaust survivor, amid today's antisemitism

A music professor in Tennessee has been sharing the life story of her late husband, pianist and Holocaust survivor Herman Godes, with college students in the hope of countering antisemitism.

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

February 1, 2024

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

Leaders come and go in America. But what's a former president to do after leaving the White House? Jared Cohen explores the engaging topic in an exclusive excerpt from his book, "Life After Power."

National Geographic reveals its 20 ‘Best of the World’ adventures to check out in 2024

January 31, 2024

National Geographic reveals its 20 ‘Best of the World’ adventures to check out in 2024

National Geographic has released its annual "Best of the World" travel list for 2024. Check out the 20 top spots that made the cut, including five in America.

LA Opera drops premiere of Mason Bates' 'Kavalier and Clay'

January 30, 2024

LA Opera drops premiere of Mason Bates' 'Kavalier and Clay'

The Los Angeles Opera can no longer premiere Mason Bates' "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay." The opera will now premiere at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.

British painting stolen by NJ mobsters is returned half a century later

January 30, 2024

British painting stolen by NJ mobsters is returned half a century later

An 18th century British painting by John Opie was stolen from a Newark, NJ, home by mobsters in 1969. It was recovered and returned to the owner's son 54 years later.