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Trump Whitewashes George Washington’s Slavery History in New Display — The panels installed by the administration in Philadelphia come just six months after Trump ordered the removal of the outdoor exhibition Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.

Elliot McGucken Suspends Einstein's 'Light Cones' Over Desert Expanses — The sublime enigmas of nature form the basis of the physicist-photographer's explorations of landscape and light.

How important is pass protection for a running back? Ask Jaxson Dart — Dart was leveled after Tyrone Tracy missed a block, reflecting how important the underrated skill is for running backs.

Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker offers more than 40 hours of use per charge — Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker runs 40 hours on a charge and costs $250.

130+ Artists Illuminate the Vast Creative Possibilities of the Nightlight — On view through June 26, DUDD LITE is a collaboration between the design collective Dudd Haus and the gallery The Future Perfect.

Tanker Stops in Hormuz as Iran Raises Efforts to Control Strait — A fuel tanker trying to enter the Persian Gulf has made an erratic series of turns and come to a halt near Iran’s Qeshm Island, as the country steps up efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

International Aerial Photographer of the Year Contest Highlights the World from Above — 101 finalists were selected for the 2026 International Aerial Photographer of the Year, marking the second year of the competition.

Seth Meyers reacts to Trump mocking 'affordability' with new segment — "What do you mean, 'what's affordability?' You're the one who said it!"

30 Must-See Art Shows in New York City This Summer — Pierre Huyghe’s brain activity-inspired dreamscapes, Orientalism at The Met, a menagerie of mystical animals, and so much more.

I'm a Chicana Curator. This Is Why I Removed Cesar Chavez From My Show — The decision to remove a portrait of the labor leader from “Chicano Camera Culture” at The Cheech was not one I took lightly.

A24 Is Copyright Striking Backrooms Artwork Older Than The Movie — Kane Parsons assures that he is looking into it, and that it "should not be happening."

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record — Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

5 Life-Changing Levels of Not Giving a Fuck — Learn how to face your fears, stop worrying what other people think, and achieve the eternal bliss of a fuckless life.

Massimiliano Gioni Named Director of New Museum — The institution’s former artistic director succeeds Lisa Phillips, who announced her retirement last fall.

Deals: MacBook Pro, Series 11, AirPods, 25W MagSafe, more 9to5Mac — The Black Friday in July Apple deals roll on with discounts on AirPods Pro 3 and $100 off AirPods Max...

The Simple Elegance of the Integrated Timing Belt Loopback Fastener — I’ve recently been working on a mechatronics project that involves constructing an X-Y cartesian motion system. I opted to use stepper motors to drive each axis, and timing belts and pulleys for translating…

Betye Saar, Who Opened Portals Between Worlds, Dies at 99 — Her visionary assemblages recast the debris of American history into monuments of Black resilience and liberation.

Thai Long Bonds Draw Funds With Steepest Curve in Emerging Asia — Thailand’s yield curve has shifted to the steepest in emerging Asia, with some investors saying that makes its longer-dated bonds look attractive given a divergence in interest-rate expectations there versus region

Surreal Dreams Reign in Hieu Chau's Digital Illustrations — Working digitally, Vietnamese artist Hieu Chau compares his dense, dynamic compositions to his always active mind.

NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for July 9: Tips to solve Connections #654 — Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #654

This Beautiful 50mm f/1.1 Lens Is Based On An Ultra-Rare 'Masterpiece' — Beautiful, rare, and super soft.

How the GW Corcoran Is Rethinking Interaction Design Education — The Interaction Design program at the George Washington University Corcoran School of Arts and Design is utilizing partnerships across DC to encourage its students to develop more inclusive design practices.

Apple Watch Series 11 GPS Models Available From $299.99 on Amazon — Amazon this weekend has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $99 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, but cellular…

Heritage Groups Sue Trump Over “Garden of American Heroes" — The National Mall is “not a personal sandbox for each President to renovate however he likes,” preservationists argue.

A New Colossal Shop Collection Highlights Local Artists and Chicago-Made Goods — Discover one-of-a-kind and handmade objects from Chicago-based artists we're excited to share a city with.

Jimmy Kimmel gleefully roasts footage of Trump talking about his $400 million ballroom — A gaffe-filled tour for the media.

Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's nomination as key Republicans withhold support — The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination. But resistance from two Republican senators threw his confirmation into doubt.

Beyond the Batter: The Hidden Ingredients of Who We Become | Kinisha Kohli | TEDxThe Orchid School — This talk uses baking as a way to explain how our experiences shape who we become. It shows that failure, patience, hard work, and consistency are important parts of growing.…

Belgium’s Magritte-Inspired Soccer Jersey Mirrors a Surreal World Cup — The pink-and-blue shirts feature one of the painter's lesser-known motifs, along with the phrase “This is not a jersey" in an homage to the artist.

First Amendment Auditors are Taking Their Right to Film in Public to the Extreme — Some call it harassment.

Artist Claire Valdez Is Ready for Congress — The New York State assembly member talks politics and painting in a Hyperallergic interview.

State of multi-player Wayland — I've been fascinated by the idea of attaching multiple mice to one computer, and then having multiple mouse cursors inside of one desktop environment!

Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? | TechCrunch — Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.

We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic | TechCrunch — On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.

Legionella Bacteria Found in Cooling Tower at NYC Guggenheim — A spokesperson said there was no present danger to the public at the museum, which is located in one of three zip codes where people have contracted Legionnaires’ disease.

How American Tanks are being Destroyed in Ukraine — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies? — OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI.

U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too — The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.

How Betye Saar Set Black Dolls Free — Nearing the occasion of her upcoming 100th birthday, an exhibition at the New York Historical celebrates Saar’s promised gift of her collection of dolls to the institution.

We've made the world too complicated — https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/WildJungle%2842249210%29.jpeg We've made the world too complicated. I'm writing this with technology I...

Vibrant Folded Canvases Form Garment-Like Sculptures by Susan Maddux — Susan Maddux often stacks the bunches of painted, folded canvases several feet high, mirroring human proportions.

GLM-5.3 is here with advanced cyber capabilities — and reportedly already found a 'serious vulnerability' in Cursor — <p>Chinese AI startup Z.ai, known internationally for its growing lineup of powerful, largely open source GLM series of language models, <a…

iPhone Air 2 Expected to Launch Early Next Year With Five New Features — Apple plans to release a second-generation iPhone Air in the first quarter of 2027, according to Jeff Pu, an investment analyst who covers Apple. In a research note with GF Securities today, Pu said the…

Atlas Obscura Lists — Curated lists of wonders.

“Gravity is worth asking about.” – Unsung — A blog about software craft and quality

Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties — Watch highlights as Enzo Maresca loses his first match in charge of Manchester City following a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong.

Replacing the Kobo Libra H2O battery. – EI3LH

TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It — For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.

Joyce Kozloff Reveals Herself as Guerrilla Girls Founding Member — After decades of anonymity, the feminist artist and activist disclosed in an interview that she is the woman behind the mask of “Liubov Popova.”

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 15 — Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race — The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.

Anti-war protesters demand end to US use of UK airbase to strike Iran — Anti-war activists have protested outside a UK airbase over US forces using it to bomb Iran

NBA schedule 2026-27: Opening night, Christmas and must-see games — Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war — At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.

Girlguiding unveils first major uniform redesign since 1990 — Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

An Exhibition Lets Self-Taught Artists Speak for Themselves — At the Folk Art Museum, “Self-Made” overcomes the problem of “insiders” ventriloquizing self-taught artists.

These 5 new performance cars are fantastic — but I would never buy them — Sometimes all it takes is something small to stop you from spending money on a sports car.

A 700-Year-Old Hummus Recipe from Egypt — Recipe in the Tasting History Cookbook - TASTING HISTORY COOKBOOK: https://amzn.to/42O10Lx Support the Channel with Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/tastinghistory Merch ► https://crowdmade.com/collections/tastinghistory Instagram ►…

India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits — The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

China’s AI Push Reshapes Its Economic Future — New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says China is taking a practical approach to AI, rapidly deploying the technology in factories and seeking to expand its use across emerging markets rather than…

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