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Artful Crossroads: Venice’s New Awards Spotlight Memory and Tech

July 28, 2026

Venice, 2026 – The European Cultural Centre Italy has picked the top projects for its ECC Awards, part of the Personal Structures – Confluences show that runs alongside the Venice Biennale. The exhibition moves through Palazzo Bembo, Palazzo Mora and the Marinaressa Gardens from 9 May to 22 November

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Surprisingly Older Stars You Might Not Know About

July 27, 2026

It’s easy to think that the actors we see on screen are just like us—young, energetic and in their twenties or thirties. But the truth is that many of them are well into their fifties, sixties, and even beyond. Take Jim Parsons, for example. He’s 53 years old, yet he still plays a brilliant physi

celebrities

Hollywood Stars Pack the 2026 World Cup Stadiums

July 20, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup turned North American arenas into a celebrity hotspot, with famous faces cheering from VIP suites and stands. \ Fans saw the former “Fight Club” star Brad Pitt in a blue jersey, hanging out with Colin Farrell and later sharing moments with his partner Ines de Ramon and Spa

entertainment

Cactus Taquería’s Final Bite in Hollywood

July 17, 2026

The story of a small taco shop that lived for 34 years ends in the heart of Hollywood. The family who opened it, Mario and Martha, started selling simple tacos on Vine Street in 1992 while raising their kids nearby. The shop grew into a neighborhood staple, serving late‑night burritos and earn

finance

Rising From the Crash: How a 2008 Class Shaped Crypto and Equality

July 16, 2026

The year 2008 was a turning point for many young lawyers. One graduate, already promised a job at a big firm, found herself standing in the middle of a financial storm when Lehman Brothers fell. While most firms suffered mass layoffs, her firm survived, and she began to see the crisis as a doorway r

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Who Liked What About the 2016 Taylor Swift Drama

July 16, 2026

The feud that started in 2016 between Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian turned into a social media storm. A lyric in Kanye’s song “Famous” hinted at an earlier stage‑invasion incident, sparking accusations that Taylor had not approved the wording. Kim released a phone call on Snapchat wher

politics

Women Who Fought for America Behind the Scenes

July 5, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since the Declaration of Independence, most people think of the Founding Fathers and their speeches. But many women also played key roles that history often overlooks. Some were educated and outspoken, while others used quiet acts of kindness to keep the revolution

technology

Tesla’s Self‑Driving Gamble Faces New Legal Test

July 4, 2026

A fatal Texas crash has put Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system back in the spotlight, raising concerns for investors who link much of the company’s value to autonomous tech. On June 19, a 44‑year‑old driver named Michael Butler was driving a Model 3 in FSD mode when the car struck a house, killi

technology

Tesla Crash Probe Highlights Safety Questions

June 24, 2026

The U. S. auto safety agency has begun a special inquiry after a Tesla Model 3, equipped with its automated driving mode, struck a house in Texas and killed a 76‑year‑old woman. The incident happened near Houston on Friday, where the vehicle was reportedly traveling at high speed. The driver claime

crime

Hotel Staff Faces Long Jail Time Over Online Abuse

June 20, 2026

A young man from Westland, Michigan, was handed a serious prison sentence after he admitted to sending sexual messages to a minor while working at a local hotel. The case began when authorities received a complaint in November that the 23‑year‑old, Christian Jon Leo, was contacting a young person wi