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A small oil portrait of a Maine lighthouse has just set a new record, fetching $4. 1 million in an auction that surprised many experts. The piece, measuring only nine by twelve inches, was sold by Sotheby’s in New York for a final bid of $3. 3 million; after adding the buyer’s premium, the total cli

The Hidden Pulse Behind a Shock‑Chasing Song

A 1994 track from a famous industrial band is often talked about for its loud shock tactics, but digging deeper shows many layers of sound and meaning. The beat is built on hard, mechanical drums that feel like a factory line, yet it also carries strange, experimental sounds that hint at art‑gall

art

Festival Lights and Art: A Weekend of Makers in Northampton

The summer’s first big arts event arrives in Northampton this Memorial Day weekend, bringing more than 200 creators together under one roof. Visitors can wander through booths that showcase furniture, jewelry, glass art, garden sculptures, ceramics, fashion pieces, and paintings. The three‑day show

South Philly’s New Sports Hub: A Rooftop, Concerts, and a Fresh Take on Dining

The Stateside Live! complex is getting a major makeover that will turn it into a year‑long hotspot for food, drinks, and live entertainment. A $20 million upgrade has added two outdoor stages, a beer garden, and an upscale rooftop lounge that offers sweeping views of the Sports Complex parking lots.

politics

Trump Moves to Regulate AI with New Executive Order

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d

crime

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

A New Giant Dome Coming to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel

celebrities

Living With ALS: A Timeline of Famous Voices

ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a relentless nerve condition that steals muscle control over time. The story of public figures who have faced it begins with the legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig in 1939 and stretches to recent actors, musicians, and athletes who have spoken out. \ Each name b

Music speaks louder than silence: why artists should use their voice

Cleveland buzzed with excitement when a rock legend took the stage, but this time fans weren’t just talking about the performance. They were asking the musician to stop sharing opinions. Behind the cheers, critics argued artists should only entertain. But music history shows that’s not how powerful

opinion

Turning graffiti targets into neighborhood art