New Mysterious Art Fair “The Island” Seeks the Opposite of Buzz
Dozens of mega-collectors are reputed to be attending the super-secretive fair slated to take place in the US Virgin Islands.
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List of Failed Business Ideas Found Beneath Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch”
An X-ray analysis revealed plans for backup careers in face painting and other pursuits beneath layers of paint in the Dutch Master’s magnum opus.
How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans
Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre, intelligent creatures likely originated deep in the ocean over 100 million years
Survey Finds 51% of Men Think Mona Lisa “Should Smile More"
A new visitor experience survey reveals a surprising amount of criticism lobbed at Lisa del Giocondo.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Rebrands Again as "PhArt"
The institution renamed itself in honor of a readymade whoopee cushion by Marcel Duchamp discovered in its archives.
5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative
Qualifications include a malleable moral compass, and compensation is sometimes guaranteed.
Curator’s Shoes Steal the Show at MoMA Reception
“It is rare to see something so marvelous in a gallery,” said one of the VIP guests.
Ancient Statues at The Met to Receive Patrons' Noses
Thanks to the inaugural Smellowship program, your nose could end up on a marble sculpture in the museum's Greek and Roman Art wing.
Shared energy stakes call for greater China-India cooperation
Speaking in Beijing on March 26, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of “immeasurably serious consequences” if energy and nuclear facilities are targeted amid the expanding Middle East conflict. The
JD Vance Unveils Incel Statue at the White House
"Ich bin ein Incel," said the vice president in the presence of manosphere influencers, UFC fighters, and crypto bros.
Why has it taken so long to return to the moon?
At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles southeast of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the moon.
Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, gutting his exit options
For all their claims of military success in their war with Iran, the United States and Israel have yet to clearly define their rationale for starting the conflict, their goals and their exit strategy. With the Iranian regime having mounted a robust response, the Middle East has
NASA’s asteroid Bennu sample reveals a hidden chemical patchwork
Scientists studying Bennu samples have discovered that its chemistry is far from uniform. Organic compounds and minerals cluster into three distinct types of regions, each shaped differently by past water activity. This uneven pattern shows that water altered the asteroid in a
Indonesia demands UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths, official says
JAKARTA, April 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia has called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a foreign ministry official said in a statement published on Wednesday. The
Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition
Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of Vietnam recently.
Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks', with or without deal
US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran could end in 'two weeks, maybe three', adding that 'whether we have a deal or not, it's irrelevant.' The White House announced Trump will address the nation with an update on Wednesday night.
Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi in Fiery Speech at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’
Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening night in Minneapolis, after starting the show with a cover of Motown singer Edwin Starr’s fiery 1970 hit “War,”
Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments for birthright citizenship case
President Trump is set to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, according to his public schedule, making him the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court. Before his schedule was released, the president told
'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
It's peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world's most polluted.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized After Becoming ‘Very Ill’ Amid ‘Moulin Rouge’ Broadway Performance
The rapper's "symptoms are currently being evaluated" a spokesperson said in a statement
Scientists turn MXene into tiny nanoscrolls that supercharge batteries and sensors
Scientists have transformed a groundbreaking 2D nanomaterial called MXene into an even more powerful 1D form—tiny scroll-like tubes that are incredibly thin yet highly conductive. By rolling flat sheets into hollow nanoscrolls, they’ve created structures that act like fast
Japan moves to approve commercial flying car passenger service as early as 2027
Operations are expected to begin with sightseeing flights, before expanding to point-to-point services.
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
Mamdani says Iran war 'should be opposed on every single ground'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) expressed deep disapproval of the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran in an interview released Wednesday. “It's a war that should be opposed on every single ground, not just procedural, but also moral, but also political, and also a war
Hong Kong’s ‘hero trees’ lose their glory as climate warms
Green leaves that should shed during winter are increasingly staying put even as seasons change.
Iran war shows dollar’s grip starting to slip on Asia
For years, markets have treated geopolitical tension as a one-way trade: buy dollars, sell Asia. The logic has been simple and, until now, largely reliable. Conflict pushes oil higher, capital rushes into US assets and Asian currencies weaken under the combined weight of
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Russia could prove to be an unlikely supplier for some Asian countries after the United States issued a temporary waiver of sanctions for its attack on Ukraine.
Amazon says its Fallout series has now been watched by 100 million people, 'with season two now joining season one as two of our top four biggest seasons we've ever launched'
Only Reacher had a more popular second season on the service.
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Nintendo Sequel?
It’s time to leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind. Illumination and Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” opening in theaters April 1, sends Mario and Luigi on their biggest adventure yet — into outer space. Inspired by the fan-favorite “Super Mario Galaxy” games, the sequel
When will Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom? AI can help answer that
AI is helping to analyse decades of temperature data and to deliver maps and “bloom meters” for trees.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized in New York After Exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Mid-Performance
Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized in New York City after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway and was forced to exit mid-show. “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local
Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid
The kingdom is also battling accumulated haze, which could further worsen public health.
Hegseth ends suspension for Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's estate
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth ends suspension for Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's estate Hegseth ended the suspension and the investigation into Army pilots who flew
Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft
On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape a franchise for years. Carnegie Mellon University experts said those intense moments offer a
Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
By Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, which is now in its fifth week, and the United States will have to reexamine ties with NATO after the
Only China can end the Iran war
There is a certain dark comedy in watching Washington once again discover — after the bodies have piled up and the treasury has been bled — that the war it started cannot be won on the battlefield. The US conflict with Iran, like so many of its predecessors in the region, was
S. Korea police to arrest daughter, son-in-law after woman’s body found in suitcase
The murder is believed to have occurred sometime before March 18.
Chemicals in plastics linked to newborn deaths, premature births: Research
Two chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible are connected to newborn deaths and premature births, according to a study released Monday. According to the study, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, two chemicals, di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.
Machado meets Rubio in Washington, says her return to Venezuela is near
Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado met Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington. It was the second meeting between the two since the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás
AI giant Anthropic ‘exploring’ Australia data centre investments
Australia has touted itself as a prime location for the power-hungry data centres needed to power AI.
Why a social media ban for teenagers misses the point
Taylor Little became so badly addicted to her smartphone that she felt she had lost many of her teenage years. "I was literally trapped by addiction at age 12 and lost my teenage years because of it," she said. Her addiction was to social media, which led to suicide attempts
Argentina: court demands university salary restoration amid faculty strikes
Argentina's Federal Administrative Litigation Chamber on Tuesday upheld an injunction ordering President Javier Milei's government to immediately enforce Law 27,795 on University Funding, which mandates salary adjustments for teaching and non-teaching staff at public
Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (Reuters) - Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday, following a push from the Trump administration for allies to do so. Argentina
Tokyo buildings shaken by magnitude 5 earthquake; no tsunami warning
The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.
'One Plant Health Concept' connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa
An article published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience calls for a diverse, participatory approach that combines indigenous, local knowledge systems with modern technologies to tackle plant diseases and strengthen food security in Africa. This comprehensive review proposes a
Japan raises tobacco, corporate taxes to finance boost in defence spending
The tax increases are expected to add $10.5 billion annually in revenue.