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• NYC Graffiti Tags: Mastro, Dek, Whie, Zoot and More other

  Streetartnyc.org has put together a captivating photo essay that highlights the many graffiti tags scattered across New York City. The collection features the work of several…

• MEAA Demands Urgent Action as Live Performance Crisis Deepens in Australia other

  The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is calling for government intervention following the cancellation or premature conclusion of significant Australian musical…

• Scandi Bob: The Low-Maintenance Haircut Taking Over Summer other

  The Scandi bob, a blunt cut sitting between jawline and collarbone, is the summer's hottest hairstyle. Celebrity hairstylist Irinel de León, a Dyson Beauty global ambassador,…

• Trump Announces Iran Freed US Woman Detained Since 2024 other

  On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that an American citizen previously held in Iran since December 2024 has been released and is now safely leaving the country. In a…

• Hainan to Ban Gas Car Sales by 2030, First Chinese Province other

  Hainan province will ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2030, becoming the first region in China to implement such a measure. The policy reinforces Hainan's…

• Former Fed Adviser Sentenced to 38 Months for Lying to Investigators in China Secrets Case other

  John Harold Rogers, a former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, was sentenced to 38 months in prison for lying to federal investigators about sharing…

• Astrologer recounts chaos of Mercury retrograde in Cancer other

  An astrologer describes the disruptive effects of the current Mercury retrograde in Cancer, citing personal anecdotes and broader astrological configurations. The retrograde,…

• Mobbed-up soccer hooligans create chaos in southern Europe other

  The phenomenon of soccer hooliganism, intertwined with organized crime and far-right politics, has deep roots in Italy and Serbia. In Italy, 'ultras' emerged in the 1960s, and by…

• US Strikes Iran, Hits Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz other

  On Wednesday, the United States initiated a fresh series of strikes against Iran, focusing on military assets that pose a threat to maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.…

• Suea Launches Memory NYC, a Nostalgic Womenswear Brand other

  Korean American creative director Suea has launched Memory NYC, a womenswear brand inspired by vintage clothing and girlhood nostalgia. The debut spring 2026 capsule collection…

• Madonna Launches Confessions II at Knockdown Center with Five-Hour Set other

  Madonna marked the debut of her latest album, Confessions II, with a spectacular five-hour performance at the Knockdown Center in Queens, which commenced late Saturday night and…

• Devon's New Hotels Offer Austen-Esque Escapes Ahead of 'Sense and Sensibility' Film other

  A new wave of hoteliers is transforming Devon, England, into a luxury travel destination, just as a film adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' starring Daisy…

• Cape Town Gallery SMAC Accused of Withholding Pay and Artworks other

  South African artist Kate Gottgens has accused SMAC Gallery in Cape Town of withholding artworks and delaying payments over several years. In a now-deleted Instagram post,…

• Paulina Porizkova's Wedding Beauty Prep at 61 other

  Model Paulina Porizkova married Jeff on July 3rd in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. She intensified her fitness routine to six days a week, including weights, Pilates, and aerobics.…

• 2026 World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain at MetLife Stadium other

  Set your reminders for Sunday, July 19, 2026, as the World Cup final will take place at 3 p.m. EST in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium. The championship match will…

• 7Pines Resort Ibiza Expands Culinary Program with New Dining Concepts other

  7Pines Resort Ibiza, perched on Ibiza's west coast between Cala Conta and Cala Codolar, has expanded its culinary program for the summer 2026 season. New additions include…

• NPPA Challenges FAA's Proposed Drone Restrictions on First Amendment Grounds other

  The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has filed formal comments opposing the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed rule changes that would restrict drone…

• World Cup 2026 Boosts Tourism to Cape Verde, Morocco, Norway, and More other

  According to the US government, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has attracted approximately 10 million international…

• Brown Huntsman Spider Crowned Fastest of 258 Species other

  A study posted on the pre-print server bioRxiv on June 15 ranked running speeds across 258 spider species, with the brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans or H. cervina) from…

• Hyperallergic In Memoriam: Bruno Lucchesi, Pat Oliphant, Edward Lucie-Smith, and More other

  Hyperallergic's weekly In Memoriam column honors seven figures recently lost in the art world. Bruno Lucchesi (1926–2026), a figurative sculptor working in bronze, terracotta, and…

• 10 Easy Crafts to Do With Your Mom You'll Both Love other

  A list of ten beginner-friendly crafts designed for mothers and children to enjoy together, emphasizing bonding over perfection. Projects include painting mini terracotta pots,…

• Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' filming locations span six countries other

  Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' was shot over 91 days across six countries: Italy, Greece, Malta, Scotland, Iceland, and Morocco. The production used a 35-meter…

• Faintest Exoplanet Ever Imaged From Earth Discovered Around Beta Pictoris other

  Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope and the Very Large Telescope have discovered Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever imaged from Earth. The planet is about…

• Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche grilled over Epstein files, tax immunity other

  On Wednesday, Todd Blanche, nominated by US President Donald Trump to be attorney general, underwent bipartisan scrutiny during a Senate committee hearing concerning the Epstein…

• Italian Tourism Minister Mazzi Unveils 'Ten Commandments' to Boost Sector other

  On July 15, 2026, Gianmarco Mazzi, the Italian Minister of Tourism, unveiled a ten-point plan to parliamentary committees, highlighting the significance of tourism as a strategic…

• Lomography Launches Half-Frame Simple Use Camera for Budget Film Shooting other

  Lomography has unveiled the Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Half Frame, a budget-friendly alternative to its traditional 35mm model. This half-frame camera captures images in a…

• Longaberger's Iconic Basket Building in Ohio Put Up for Sale other

  In 2018, the Longaberger Company, once a thriving basket-weaving business valued at a billion dollars and employing over 8,000 individuals at its height, declared bankruptcy due…

• Guerrilla Ads in London Mock Kylie Jenner's Meta Glasses Campaign other

  Activist group Everyone Hates Elon (EHE) installed a lenticular spoof ad at a bus stop near Meta's London headquarters, mocking Kylie Jenner's collaboration with Meta on its…

• Record Industry Proposes AI Labels for Music, Similar to Parental Advisory Stickers other

  The Recording Industry Association of America, along with the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, has introduced a new labeling system for music produced by AI.…

• Kalshi's Love Island Bets Surge to $24M as Prediction Markets Enter Reality TV other

  Kalshi, a prediction platform, experienced nearly $24 million in bets placed on the finale of Love Island USA season 8, indicating a notable shift towards pop culture wagering.…

• French Parliament Legalizes Assisted Dying for Incurably Ill Adults other

  A significant bill granting a legal right to assisted dying for adults facing incurable, life-threatening conditions has been passed by the French parliament. On Wednesday, the…

• Train Engulfed by Canadian Wildfires in Terrifying Video other

  A video taken from within a CN Rail train close to Armstrong, Ontario, depicts the train car encircled by fierce wildfires. This footage, posted by Canadian politician Sol Mamakwa…

• Actor Sam Neill, Star of 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano', Dies at 78 other

  Sam Neill, the renowned actor celebrated for his performances in the 'Jurassic Park' series, 'The Piano', and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', passed away at the age of 78 in Sydney,…

• Michael Sheen stars in Welsh UFO comedy film Out There other

  This August, the Edinburgh Film Festival will feature 'Out There,' a comedy from Wales starring Michael Sheen. The film follows a rebellious 16-year-old who loves astronomy and…

• V/V! A Crochet Visual Manifesto by Glaciar other

  Glaciar unveils V/V, a striking visual statement that intertwines crochet to create an extraordinary meeting between the Virgin Mary and the Vedette. This initiative merges the…

• Christopher Nolan's 'Odissea' Premieres July 16 with Bold Homeric Adaptation other

  Christopher Nolan's film 'Odissea', based on Homer's epic, premieres worldwide on July 16. The adaptation stays largely faithful to the original poem while incorporating elements…

• Pink Baskets Signal Singles in Finnish Supermarkets other

  In Finland, pink shopping baskets are used in supermarkets to indicate that a person is open to meeting someone romantically. Content creator Roya Fox highlighted the practice on…

• Vogue's Top Ultrasonic Skin Scrubbers for Decongesting Pores other

  Vogue has put together a list of top ultrasonic skin scrubbers, which are also known as ultrasonic pore extractors or skin spatulas. These handy devices work by using…

• Migrant Workers Fight Exploitation in Italian Textile Sector with Grassroots Union other

  In Prato, Italy, migrant workers producing clothing for international luxury brands like Montblanc endure extreme exploitation, including 84-hour weeks and violent attacks when…

• Scientists Observe Seafloor Spreading in Real Time for First Time other

  Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing seafloor spreading in real time at the Southeast Indian Ridge. Instruments, including underwater microphones,…