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• Adrian Wong's 'Carton' Sculpture Featured on Booooooom other

  Artist Adrian Wong's work 'Carton' has been highlighted on the art blog Booooooom. The piece is part of Wong's ongoing exploration of materials and form. Booooooom, founded by…

• July 2026 Calls for Artists: Residencies, Grants, and Exhibitions Across the US other

  Artists are invited to apply for various opportunities with deadlines in July 2026, including: - Wassaic Project, NY: Residencies for Winter (Jan–April 2027) and Summer…

• Kitsch Kiosk's Handmade Murano Glass Pendants other

  Kitsch Kiosk offers handmade Murano glass pendants, shaped by hand over an open flame. The product recommendation comes from issue 132 of frankie magazine.

• Isometric Graphics: A Visual History from Zaxxon to Baldur's Gate 3 other

  Isometric graphics, a technique creating 3D illusion in 2D environments, debuted in 1982 with Sega's arcade shooter Zaxxon. The angled viewpoint allowed greater depth and scale…

• BBC Radio London host Eddie Nestor steps away for cancer treatment other

  Eddie Nestor, who is 62 and hosts a show on BBC Radio London, has announced that he will be leaving his program due to a recent cancer diagnosis. He took to social media to share…

• July 2026 Film Releases: Coming-of-Age, War, and Protest Documentaries other

  July 2026 brings a diverse slate of films. Imran Peretta's debut feature follows two friends from Luton, Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), whose bond is tested by…

• Antwerp apartment fire kills 5, injures many other

  On Wednesday, a tragic fire in an apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of at least 5 individuals, with numerous others injured. The fire ignited…

• AI Era Reshapes US-China Power Dynamics Around Adaptability other

  A new analysis argues that in the age of artificial intelligence, geopolitical competition between the United States and China depends less on traditional metrics like territory…

• EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on Rules for Musical Instruments on Planes other

  The European Parliament and the Council have reached a tentative agreement aimed at easing air travel with musical instruments, following nearly 15 years of advocacy by the…

• Vintage Furnishings Emerge as Fashion's New Muse other

  Historic design objects have appeared on recent runways globally, signaling a deepening relationship between fashion and vintage furnishings that goes beyond mere aesthetics. The…

• 8 Anti-Inflammatory Fruits for Gut Health other

  Harvard has listed cherries as one of the best anti-inflammatory fruits, rich in polyphenols and fiber. Berries contain anthocyanin, which may increase probiotic bacteria. Apples…

• US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Qatar to End Middle East War other

  Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran commenced in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. A diplomat confirmed that discussions are taking place based on a memorandum of…

• Alpine A110 petrol sports car production ends in 2026 other

  The last petrol-powered Alpine A110 will roll off the Dieppe production line in early July 2026, after approximately 30,000 units built. Debuted at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the…

• Liberty London and Vinterior Launch Five-Piece Midcentury Furniture Collection other

  Vinterior, a marketplace for second-hand furniture, has teamed up with Liberty London, a renowned British design firm, to unveil a five-piece capsule collection on July 1, 2026.…

• Memory Care Costs: National Averages and Key Factors other

  In the U.S., memory care expenses are generally higher than those of assisted living facilities but lower than nursing homes, with costs differing by region, staffing levels, and…

• Automation as a Must-Have for Modern Compliance Training Platforms other

  The article argues that automation is essential for modern compliance training platforms due to increasing regulatory demands. Manual processes lead to errors, inefficiencies, and…

• Lectric XPress2 Ebike Review: Nimble Cruiser with Powerful Motor other

  The Lectric XPress2, an update to the XPress, is a versatile ebike priced at $1,784. It comes standard with a 750-watt motor (up to 1,310 watts peak) and is available in Commuter…

• John William Godward's 'Under the Blossom' Featured as Eye Candy other

  John William Godward's 1905 oil painting 'Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough' is highlighted as an eye candy feature. The Neo-Classical Victorian painter, known for…

• Spain records 1,029 heat-related excess deaths in second-hottest June other

  Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths in June 2024 attributable to heat, according to official data from the Health Ministry's MoMo mortality monitoring system. A five-day heatwave…

• Victor Willis, Village People frontman, dies at 74 other

  Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, died Tuesday at age 74 from a brief but aggressive illness, his wife and the group announced on social media. He would have…

• Why the Maginot Line Failed to Stop Germany's 1940 Invasion other

  Constructed by France in the late 1920s and completed by 1938, the Maginot Line was unable to thwart the German invasion of 1940, primarily due to strategic weaknesses and the use…

• Vogue's Top 12 Cordless Lamps for Summer Entertaining other

  Vogue has curated a list of 12 cordless lamps ideal for outdoor entertaining, emphasizing design and functionality. The article features insights from designers Leah Ring of…

• M.I.A.'s Ohmni Anti-Surveillance Streetwear Tested other

  Musician M.I.A. launched a clothing line called Ohmni in 2025, designed to block electromagnetic frequencies and protect personal privacy. The collection includes items like the…

• Venus Williams Returns to Wimbledon with Sister Serena for Doubles other

  Venus Williams, 43, is making a Wimbledon return in 2026 alongside her sister Serena, with the pair receiving a wild card entry for women's doubles. Their first match is scheduled…

• Lamborghini Unveils 800 HP Urus SE Performante SUV other

  Lamborghini has unveiled the Urus SE Performante, their most powerful SUV yet, featuring a plug-in hybrid that combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a synchronous electric…

• My Modern Met Store Fourth of July Sale: 15% Off Storewide other

  My Modern Met Store is offering 15% off all products from July 1 to July 5, 2025, using code FIREWORKS26 at checkout. The discount ends at 11:59 p.m. PT. Featured items include…

• Alaïa Opens New Flagship in Miami Design District, and Other News other

  Alaïa has launched a flagship store in Miami's Design District, featuring a design by Halleroed that incorporates pink mosaic tiles and furnishings from Martin Brûlé, Reinhard…

• J Hannah returns to bench with JH Editions collection other

  Jess Hannah Révész, founder of fine jewellery brand J Hannah, has launched JH Editions, a series of hand-carved one-of-a-kind rings in 14ct and 18ct gold with antique diamonds and…

• Actress Daveigh Chase Dies at 35 from AIDS Complications other

  Daveigh Chase, the American actress known for her roles in 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch', has died at age 35 from complications of AIDS. In 2003, she won the MTV Movie Award for…

• Édouard Baer stars in Cyrano de Bergerac at Théâtre du Gymnase other

  Édouard Baer takes on the iconic role of Cyrano de Bergerac in a new production directed by Anne Kessler at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris. The play, a masterpiece of French…

• Hailey Bieber Debuts Modernized '90s Lob other

  Hailey Bieber has debuted a fresh haircut, a modernized version of the '90s lob, as revealed on Instagram. Her hairstylist Justine Marjan described the cut as a "soft point blunt…

• Apollo-Soyuz Test Project: A Soviet-American Handshake in Space other

  On July 17, 1975, the American Apollo spacecraft successfully docked with the Soviet Soyuz capsule, enabling astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Alexei Leonov to greet each other in…

• Bangkok's Wattana Panich Simmers Same Broth for 52 Years other

  Wattana Panich, a Bangkok restaurant on Ekkamai Road, has been serving beef noodle soup from the same continuously simmering broth since 1974. Third-generation owner Nattapong…

• Entertainment venues lure visitors away from traditional art museums other

  As traditional art institutions struggle to boost attendance, entertainment-focused venues like the Museum of Ice Cream are attracting audiences who might have previously visited…

• Ray-Ban and C41 Document Shanghai's Underground Nightlife other

  Ray-Ban has partnered with C41 magazine to document Shanghai's underground club scene in a photo essay titled 'C41 x Ray-Ban Ends Up In the Club.' The project captures the city's…

• Photographer Mackenzie Calle Joins Mars Simulation as Crew Journalist other

  Mackenzie Calle, a photojournalist and National Geographic Explorer, took part in the World's Biggest Analog (WBA), the largest-ever space simulation aimed at assessing human…

• Grand Junction, Colorado: A Haven for Innovative Businesses other

  Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope, is attracting entrepreneurs with its Colorado lifestyle, cheaper labour and land (house prices 60% of state average), and 300 days…

• Chris Brown ordered to pay $13m over dog attack on housekeeper other

  A jury in Los Angeles has found singer Chris Brown liable for a 2020 dog attack that severely injured his housekeeper Maria Avila. The jury awarded Avila $12.9 million for…

• Neon to distribute Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman film 'Artificial' other

  Neon, the independent US distributor, has acquired Luca Guadagnino's film 'Artificial' about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the project. The film, written…

• The 1898 US Invasion of Puerto Rico and Its Lasting Impact other

  In 1898, the United States invaded Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, securing the island with minimal casualties. The campaign, led by Major General Nelson A. Miles,…