Meta's Glasses for Betas — Plus, Betye Saar’s last word of advice, 2,000-year-old shipwreck found off the coast of Sicily, and how Trump’s unnecessary IndyCar race in DC might jeopardize art.
Striking Workers Shutter Three V&A London Locations — Unionized staff at the Victoria and Albert Museum staged a two-day strike last weekend, citing “Amazon-style” working conditions.
Claude comes for Gemini with its own take on Docs and Slides — Claude’s getting its own version of Google’s productivity tools.
New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images — The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
Bloomberg This Weekend 09/12/2026 — The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Fmr. Ambassador to NATO Nick Burns,…
YouTube Music testing fullscreen cover art for Now Playing — Following Now Playing’s split-view redesign earlier this year, YouTube Music is testing fullscreen cover art.
Mum says family 'lucky to be alive' after train crash — British Transport Police say a man who was in a van died at the scene on Saturday afternoon.
Android phones with microSD slots cost half as much and work just as well — It's harder than ever to find an Android phone with expandable storage, but a few solid options are still out there.
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Haaland header maintains perfect winning start for Man City — Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their…
Henry Wessel's Candid California Photos Underscore the Art of Noticing — An exhibition of more than 65 prints by Henry Wessel opens at The Grolier Club in New York City, highlighting several portfolios.
Simone Forti’s Dance of Life — Remembering the pioneering performance artist, who died on Wednesday at 91. Plus: Trump gives two gilded statues in DC a makeover.
Current Obsessions: Summer, Slower — <p>On our minds this first weekend of August? Limited-edition woven baskets, reasons to add stripes to your interiors, an appealing DIY light, and more. Read on: Floral arrangement inspo, summer edition (hat tip: Annie). ORCA debuted an…
'Absurdist Basketmaker' Lewis Prosser Weaves Contemporary Visions of Regional Heritage — Cardiff-based artist Lewis Prosser taps into storytelling, masking traditions, and public ceremony and celebration.
Texas' Colin Simmons penalized for miming urinating on field — Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for "simulating using the restroom" after sacking Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon.
Venezuelan Artists Come Together — Artists share stories of grief and community after deadly earthquakes; plus, Mamdani’s budget for culture in NYC.
Roberto Lugo’s Colossal Ode to Puerto Rico Rises in Madison Square Park — Hand-painted portraits of Bad Bunny, his parents, and other inspiring figures mix with sweet memories of boyhood summers in the artist’s latest work.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Whittles More than 65,000 Entries to the Top 100 — The prestigious contest invites photographers to showcase the world's diverse creatures and their habitats.
Ford History Repeats Itself at Alan Mann Racing — There’s barely room to squeeze between the race cars in the workshop at Alan Mann Racing. The Goodwood Revival is fast approaching, so much of the activity is focused on a Lotus Cortina and an AC Cobra, which will take to the…
James Brandon Lewis Is Here To Testify — The saxophonist discusses his new album 'Omni.' Plus: the best new jazz releases of the month.
Bacardi Struggles in North America Even as Wider Profits Rise — Bacardi-Martini NV’s sales in North America slid 14% in the past two years, the latest sign of the broader downturn in the sector.
UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says — Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
Female Life on Planet Earth — One year after the death you throw a party. they say grief needs a turn of seasons—one summer, fall, winter and spring—before the sadness lets go. If you survive the year, you celebrate. When a man…
Smithsonian to Show Historic Islamic Artworks From Louvre’s Collection — Opening September 26, the National Museum of Asian Art exhibition will feature 26 pieces spanning 12 centuries of Islamic art history.
Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea — This phase of the war could be the start of another protracted conflict rather than a decisive campaign, say analysts.
A View From the Easel — “I feed pistachios to neighborhood crows and jays.”
Misan Harriman to Step Down From Southbank Centre — Thousands had expressed their support for the artist and activist after right-wing tabloids accused him of antisemitism.
John Galliano Withdraws From Met Show — The British designer was convicted of antisemitic and anti-Asian hate speech. Also: What was Peter Thiel doing at a VIP preview at the British Museum, and should we be scared?
Lesbian Art Novels You Should Read — Sarah Schulman's fiction about lesbian artists, Vaginal Davis's new catalog, and more.
Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals — World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.
Meet the 'Fire Amoeba,' a Newfound Blobby Organism That's Defying Expectations About How Much Heat Complex Life Can Handle — The newly described species, found in Northern California's Lassen Volcanic National Park, can still reproduce at 145 degrees Fahrenheit and move around…
In Minor Keys, Khaled Sabsabi, Louvre Heist Film — Also, why did a New York gallerist use AI on an Ansel Adams photo?
What’s Your Favorite Automotive Mispronunciation? — Let’s be clear on one thing: This question isn’t about mockery or ridicule, nor is it snobbery or superiority. Instead, today we are embracing how a word winds up diverging significantly from its initial…
Atmospheric Scenes and Layered Interpretations Top the 2026 Hasselblad Masters Contest — This year, photographers in 160 countries submitted more than 108,000 images to the prestigious Hasselblad Masters competition.
watchOS 27.2 includes hidden overhaul for Apple Watch screenshots - 9to5Mac — watchOS 27.2 is coming next month with new Apple Watch features, and leaker pdfu just found a big change in the works for screenshots too.
Apple Announces 'Indie Games Week' on App Store — Apple today announced it is Indie Games Week on the App Store, in celebration of the "incredible catalog of imaginative games made by independent teams with big dreams". Apple said seven acclaimed indie games are debuting on the…
U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussions — Britain announces a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting warnings of US repercussions and an angry response from Israel.
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Strange Pains Shares New Song "Lucifer Disguised": Listen — The Providence-based musician Ted Bradley plays in former Cymbals Eat Guitars frontman Joseph D’Agostino’s band Empty Country, and he also makes his own music as Strange Pains. D’Agostino produced, engineered, and…
Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI? — The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development to be slowed down.
James Wagner, Insatiable Art Collector, Dies at 85 — “His pursuit of knowledge knew no bounds, and he represented the very best of what might be considered the true collector’s spirit,” says artist Man Bartlett.
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital — Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels…
A Guerrilla Girl Drops Her Mask — Joyce Kozloff becomes the first public member of the feminist collective. Also: Why is an AI company stamping its name onto an art school?
Earth extremophile can grow in near-Mars-like conditions — A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be found just under the Martian surface
Celia Paul, Edward Hopper, Saif Azzuz — Deep cuts at Pace gallery, artists threaten to sue the Venice Biennale, and the importance of reintegrating art with life
Behind a Victorian Townhouse in East London, a Lush Garden and Natural Pool Await — <p>When homes come with their own slice of nature, fluid indoor-outdoor living is often the goal—but that wasn’t the case for one traditional Victorian in East London. “We…
𝕆𝔹𝔼𝕃𝕀𝕊𝕂 — Come, let us build a tower that reaches to the heavens.
Emory Douglas’s Lifetime of Revolutionary Art — At age 83, the former Black Panther Party culture minister continues to explore the possibilities of unapologetically political art.
Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text — Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome.
5 beginner-friendly ESP32 projects that pay for themselves — Save more than you spend.
These 50-year-old Linux commands still beat modern alternatives — Older commands can still be faster—and more flexible, powerful, and accessible too!
Simone Forti in Her Own Words — A never-before-published interview with the late performance artist, police arrest anti-ICE protesters in DC, and an artist’s scented toilets for Frieze London.
VentureBeat names Rob Strechay as its first Lead Analyst, expanding its enterprise AI research push — <p>Rob Strechay, until recently managing director and principal analyst at theCUBE Research, has joined VentureBeat as our first Lead Analyst and a founding analyst of…
England's Hardcastle announces international retirement — England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.
Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal — One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
Remembering Geles Cabrera, Helch, and Jay Maisel — This week, we honor a sculptor who explored the body, a street artist who upset Queen Elizabeth, and a commercial photographer who shaped the medium.
Uncanny Landscapes in Pen and Ink Span Wooden Panels by John Buck — The Bozeman-based artist is known for his eccentric wooden sculptures that draw on folklore, personal memory, and daily observations.
Met Museum Announces Free Memberships for NY SNAP Recipients — Millions of residents across New York State are now eligible for the "Explorer" program, which offers perks like streamlined entry and special previews.
Artists at Spring Break Art Show Tackle Life's Crushing Burdens — Fair participants touch on politics and current events through their own lens and invite others to do the same.
Ask the Experts: How to Ask Your Landscaper to Implement Nature-Based Land Care — <p>This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. For more than 80…