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• Nordic Knots, Viltier, Nantucket Historical Association, Tim Walker, David Chipperfield, and More in Design News other

  Nordic Knots has unveiled The Grand Open, a special rug collection inspired by the geometry of tennis courts, timed with the summer tennis season. In southeast London, Eltham…

• Amber Davies ejects audience member for filming Legally Blonde other

  Amber Davies, star of Legally Blonde The Musical, called out an audience member for filming during a performance at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The ex-Love Island winner…

• Cory Infinite wraps Adidas sneakers in recycled Ethernet cables for Teezo Touchdown other

  In a unique collaboration with Adidas Originals, American artist Cory Infinite has designed a custom pair of Adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 sneakers for musician Teezo Touchdown. Crafted…

• German Hospital Treats US Ebola Patient from DR Congo other

  A US citizen who contracted the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola while working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being treated at a German…

• Roman Tax Collection Funded Military Expansion and Economic Collapse other

  The shift from a citizen militia to a professional army in Rome necessitated a complicated taxation system, which played a role in its eventual decline. Initially, soldiers were…

• Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 70; Cause of Death Disputed other

  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday night at his Capitol Hill home from a sudden illness, according to his office. The preliminary cause of death was aortic…

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

  Actor Sam Neill has died at 78. He was known for his roles in Steven Spielberg's dinosaur film 'Jurassic Park,' Jane Campion's 'The Piano,' and the series 'Peaky Blinders.' An…

• Italian curator Patrizia Nitti dies at 82 other

  Patrizia Nitti, an Italian curator renowned for her role in bringing Renaissance art to the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris, passed away at the age of 82 on July 10, 2026, in Arezzo.…

• Amnesty report: Saudi reforms fail to protect Filipino domestic workers other

  A recent report from Amnesty International indicates that the labor reforms in Saudi Arabia, such as the elimination of the kafala sponsorship system, have not succeeded in…

• Vespasian Used Omens and Prophecies to Legitimize Flavian Dynasty other

  After Nero's death, Vespasian faced the challenge of establishing a non-Julio-Claudian dynasty. He employed omens, signs, and prophecies to claim divine favor, drawing on Roman…

• Met's Raphael Show Draws 500K+ Visitors; Guggenheim Legionella Scare; LACMA Panned other

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 'Raphael: Sublime Poetry' exhibition attracted over half a million visitors, averaging 6,800 per day, making it the museum's biggest hit since the…

• Seongsu-dong's pop-up frenzy and the rise of 'feel-conomy' keyrings other

  Seoul's Seongsu-dong district has become a hotspot for viral pop-up stores and select shops, driven by a 'feel-conomy' where Gen Z consumers prioritize emotional purchases. On May…

• Actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family confirms other

  Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at 78. His family announced his death was 'sudden and unexpected' in a statement posted to his…

• Italian Art Jobs: CSC, Ferrara Off, Lake Como, MART, Viscontea other

  Five Italian art job opportunities are now open. Centro Studi Criminologici (CSC) offers a biennial school in judicial archaeology for art experts, with 12 CFU credits, deadline…

• Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård Front Revived Valentino Vendetta Fragrance Campaign other

  Actors Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård have been announced as the faces of the revived Valentino Vendetta fragrances, marking their first collaboration. The campaign, shot…

• Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies at 78 other

  Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and also remembered for his role in The Piano, has died at age 78.

• Europe's late-June heatwave caused over 10,000 excess deaths other

  A recent analysis by EuroMOMO indicates that Europe faced over 10,000 additional fatalities due to an intense heatwave at the end of June. Of these, more than 9,000 deaths…

• Hedera-Based Bonzo Lend Loses $9 Million in Oracle Exploit other

  On July 11, 2026, Bonzo Lend, a lending protocol operating on the Hedera mainnet, experienced an oracle exploit that led to an estimated loss of $9 million. The event commenced at…

• Weekend Roundup: Typhoon Bavi, Wang Danhao Death, and More other

  A roundup of five news stories from the weekend includes Typhoon Bavi hitting eastern China, causing flight and rail disruptions, and the death of Chinese scientist Wang Danhao in…

• Gondwana-City's Rapid Modernization Attracts Real Estate Investors other

  Gondwana-City, the capital of Gondwana, is undergoing rapid modernization, drawing keen interest from real estate investors. The city's transformation is marked by significant…

• JK Simmons leads gangland thriller 'The Westies' set in 1980s New York other

  The Westies is a crime thriller centered on warring Irish and Italian mafia factions in early-1980s New York. JK Simmons stars in the lead role, anchoring a narrative packed with…

• Design toolkits as epistemic artifacts for participatory workshops other

  Sheng-Hung Lee, an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, emphasizes the significance of toolkits in design workshops for fostering collaboration. Lee, who has worked…

• Mustafa Groener: From Shift Worker to Left Party Candidate in Magdeburg other

  Mustafa Groener, a shift worker who once avoided neo-Nazis in Magdeburg, is now running for a direct mandate for the Left Party (Die Linke) in the upcoming state election in…

• Hong Kong urged to swiftly replace resigned lawmaker Wong other

  Hong Kong must promptly fill the legislative seat vacated by lawmaker Wong, who resigned after arrest for suspected drink-driving and hit-and-run. His resignation is seen as…

• Arkademie Custom Leather Desk Pad Review other

  A review of the Arkademie leather desk pad highlights its customizability and quality. The reviewer, a Singapore-based user, previously owned two Galen Leather desk pads that were…

• Chaoshan Clan Networks Dominate Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei Electronics Market other

  Merchants from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province have established a commanding presence in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, the world's largest electronics market, through family…

• Laojun Mountain Hires Influencer to Boost Tourism other

  Laojun Mountain, a famous peak in China, is hiring a content creator to produce short videos about its 'sea of clouds' phenomenon to attract tourists.

• US Launches More Strikes Against Iran After Strait of Hormuz Attack other

  The US military has intensified its offensive against Iran to weaken its capacity to target commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. These latest strikes took place overnight…

• Mitch McConnell Reveals Fall Led to Hospitalization, Pneumonia other

  US Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, broke weeks of silence on his health, revealing that a fall led to his hospitalization. In a statement on Sunday, he said the fall left him briefly…

• Europeans urged to adopt napping culture for better health other

  A Monocle article argues that northern Europeans should embrace napping, citing health benefits and cultural precedents. The piece notes that 72% of Chinese take daily half-hour…

• Natalie Erika James on Saccharine: Body Horror Meets Diet Culture in Ozempic Era other

  Natalie Erika James's third feature, Saccharine, premiered at Sundance and opens in Australian cinemas on 9 July. The Melbourne-shot body horror film follows medical student Hana…

• Summer reading recommendations from ArtSpecialDay other

  ArtSpecialDay's Marta Merigo offers a curated list of five classic books for summer reading, including Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', Victor Hugo's 'Notre-Dame…

• Beyoncé Wears Giuseppe Di Morabito Capri Suit at Jay-Z's Anniversary Show other

  At Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary concert on Friday, Beyoncé performed the opening song "Can't Knock the Hustle" wearing a custom Giuseppe Di Morabito suit. The navy…

• German man charged with kidnapping after Berlin supermarket hostage incident other

  A 29-year-old German man has been charged with kidnapping for ransom, attempted aggravated extortion, and dangerous bodily harm after allegedly holding a female supermarket…

• Tomi Adeyemi Won't See Film Adaptation of Her Novel After Feud other

  Tomi Adeyemi, author of the bestselling fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone, has decided not to watch the forthcoming film adaptation, despite having co-written the…

• Jannik Sinner Defeats Alexander Zverev to Retain Wimbledon Title other

  On Sunday, Jannik Sinner clinched his second consecutive men's singles title at Wimbledon, overcoming Alexander Zverev with scores of 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 at the All England…

• Celebrities spotted at Wimbledon finals other

  Wimbledon, the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, concluded on Sunday evening with Jannik Sinner winning for the second consecutive time. The women's final on…

• UK faces exceptional wildfire risk as heatwave persists other

  The ongoing heatwave in the United Kingdom presents an unprecedented threat of wildfires, particularly in southern England and the Midlands, which are deemed the most vulnerable…

• University of Portsmouth School Show Features Modular Activewear and Cassette Tape Project other

  The School of Architecture, Art and Design at the University of Portsmouth is showcasing a school exhibition that features student projects from the BA (Hons) courses in Fashion…

• Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Reboot Reckons with Frontier Mythmaking other

  Netflix's new eight-episode adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House on the Prairie,' released July 11, 2026, reexamines the frontier fantasy by centering marginalized…