As the Taliban surges across Afghanistan, al-Qaeda is poised for a swift return
The imminent fall of Afghanistan is more than a national disaster. It is not just that the gains made in…
The Victoria and Albert Museum Says It Has Spotted Michelangelo’s Thumbprint, Preserved in Wax, on One of His Sculptures
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum believes it has discovered Michelangelo’s thumbprint on the surface of a small wax sculpture by the…
See the Colorful, Artist-Designed Bat That Mets Star Pete Alonso Used to Bang Out Another Home Run Derby Win
The first baseman for the New York Mets, Pete Alonso, defended his title as Major League Baseball’s home run derby…
Do you answer emails outside work hours? Do you send them? New research shows how dangerous this can be
What could be so bad about answering a few emails in the evening? Perhaps something urgent pops up, we are…
Editors’ Picks: 9 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From a Show of Cringeworthy Art to a Christie’s Conference on NFTs
Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events. In light of the global health…
The FBI Has Busted a Man for Hawking Fake Basquiats After Catching Him Red-Handed During a WhatsApp Sting
Authorities in New York have arrested a 49-year-old Mexican man accused of selling fake artworks he claimed were by Jean-Michel…
As Sydney’s lockdown continues, what support is available — and needed — for people losing income?
Greater Sydney is in its third week of lockdown, with no clear end in sight. The situation calls for support…
‘The stars aligned’: Ash Barty’s Wimbledon win is an historic moment for Indigenous people and women in sport
Over the weekend in London, the stars aligned in the most remarkable way. On the 50th anniversary of Evonne Goolagong…
A Leonardo da Vinci Drawing the Size of a Postage Stamp Sold for $12.2 Million at Christie’s (But It Only Got a Single Bid)
A 20-year-old record for the most expensive drawing by Leonardo da Vinci fell at Christie’s London, where Head of a Bear,…
Grifter Heiress Angela Gulbenkian Has Pleaded Guilty to Scamming Collectors Out of Payments for Art They Never Received
Art dealer and grifter heiress Angela Gulbenkian pleaded guilty to stealing funds from clients last week at London’s Southwark Crown…
Scientists Tracing Leonardo da Vinci’s Family Tree Have Tracked Down 14 Living Relatives—Including a 62-Year-Old Artist
Historians dedicated to tracing Leonardo da Vinci’s family tree have uncovered 14 living relatives of the Renaissance great in a…
Families Living Near Notre Dame Are Suing Paris For Allegedly Downplaying Lead Pollution That Resulted From the 2019 Blaze
Families whose children lived in or attended school in the neighborhood surrounding the Notre Dame cathedral have teamed up with…
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Barnaby Joyce on net zero 2050, a coal-fired power station – and how resources is (sort of) in cabinet
Barnaby Joyce’s sudden elevation to deputy prime minister has put a significant obstacle in the way of Scott Morrison’s creep…
BYOD? Here Are Possible Risks if You Are Bringing Your Own Device to Work
The shift to remote work during the pandemic brought with it a more relaxed approach to how employers view the…