South Africa Has Halted an ‘Unfathomable’ Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings in New York
Guernsey’s auction house in New York has called off an auction of Nelson Mandela’s possessions. The South African government objected…
Looking to See Some Art Beyond a Fair Booth? Here Are 16 Museum and Gallery Shows to Visit During Art Basel Miami Beach 2021
During Miami Art Week (November 29–December 5), there will be plenty more to see beyond the Miami Beach Convention Center,…
The American Artist Chuck Close, Who Created Larger-Than-Life Photorealist Portraits, Has Died at 81
Chuck Close, whose distinctive, monumental portraits and self-portraits toyed with viewers’ perception, has died of complications from a long illness…
G7 showed that post-Trump, the world has shifted
What a difference a year makes in international diplomacy. A year ago, then-US President Donald Trump was obliged to abandon…
With diplomacy all but abandoned, Israel and the Palestinians are teetering on another war
The latest violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces should come as no surprise. The issue of Palestinian statehood has been…
How Australians Will Celebrate Diwali Differently Amid COVID-19
For the first time in many years, Amit Tuteja’s Diwali celebrations this weekend will be rather intimate. He won’t be…
Obama Makes Surprise Visit to ‘Crip Camp’ Virtual Workshop | NowThis
Watch Pres. Obama surprise attendees of this virtual workshop led by disability rights activists. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe »…
Joe Biden & Barack Obama Talk Trump and America’s Future | NowThis
‘I have faith in the American people.’ — Watch Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, sit down with former Pres.…
President Obama Speaks Out on George Floyd Protests, Black Lives Matter | NowThis
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How Fox News Reacted to Obama’s North Korea Policies | NowThis
President Trump just became the first president to step into North Korea. Fox News had a very different reaction to…
Man With Pride Turban Catches Obama’s Attention | NowThis
‘To wear a turban is to really show the world that you stand for equality and justice.’ — Sikh PhD…
President Barack Obama’s ‘More Perfect Union’ Speech in Full | NowThis
We’re re-posting Barack Obama‘s major speech on race in America, entitled ‘A More Perfect Union,’ in honor of Black History…
The Ecologist on a Mission to Count New York’s Whales
The first thing you notice about ecologist Arthur Kopelman is his giant white beard. The second is the gold whale…
This photo of a lesbian couple’s newborn baby is a powerful lesson in love & hardship
Packer Family Photography After four years of struggles, Patricia and Kimberly O’Neill celebrated with an unusual photo of their newborn…
Behind the Scenes at the World’s Most Fascinating Workshops
In 2015, German-born photographer Katrin Korfmann was living in China; her husband, sculptor Jens Pfeifer, was doing a three-month artist’s…
The Mighty Honeybee Is Fighting Poverty and Deforestation in Zanzibar
Honeybees are industrious little creatures, schlepping pollen and nectar from flower to hive all day to feed their queen. But…
Provincetown Family Week: S’mores, bonfires, pride & freedom from discrimination
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Chris Bull Each summer, Provincetown welcomes Family Week. Young people parented by gay, lesbian,…
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review
There are no secrets in consumer electronics anymore. Sometimes it’s the fault of flubs and flaws and leakers. Sometimes it’s…