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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's representatives have criticized Tom Bower's new book as 'deranged conspiracy.' The book, Betrayal, was acquired by Blink in a six-figure deal.
Loie Hollowell's abstract depictions of pregnancy and the female body are commanding high six-figure prices at major auctions. Collectors and museums alike chase her sculptural canvases, blending erotic abstraction with glowing, three-dimensional forms.
Two influential books dismantle the image of mathematics as a cold, abstract pursuit, portraying it instead as a poetic tool for uncovering universal truths. Authors K.C. Cole and John Allen Paulos use everyday examples to show how math simplifies complex realities from risk assessment to cosmic patterns.
CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.
IBADAN, Nigeria (AP) — Fifty-eight out of 146 law students from the University of Ibadan clinched first-class honors in the 2024/2025 session, according to Idowu Olayinka, the university’s former vice-chancellor....
Muslims in Islamabad must finish their pre-dawn Sehri meal by 05:24 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, the first day of Ramadan. The deadline aligns with the Fajr prayer, marking the start of daily fasts through sunset.
Amanda Coday, owner of Pro27 North gym, received the Kiss Country Caught in the Act Award for her generosity and positive spirit. Harley Partington nominated her, praising Coday's daily acts of kindness that treat everyone like family.
Chicago packs art, music and cultural celebrations into this weekend. Highlights include the 66th University of Chicago Folk Festival, Winter Jazz Fair and Argyle Lunar New Year parade.
Akshay Kumar publicly condemned racist comments targeting people from India's Northeast states during a recent episode of his TV show Wheel of Fortune. He shared a personal story about a staff member from Manipur who faced similar abuse.
Libraries across Cheshire West and Chester are hosting fancy dress swaps to help children dress as book characters for World Book Day. The program accepts donations of gently used costumes now through March 6.
Igbo women from the Igbo Women Assembly will host Mother Tongue Day on February 20-21, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, to combat the declining use of the Igbo language among youth. The group warns the language faces extinction without immediate action from families and leaders.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh visited Shivneri Fort near Pune on Tuesday to mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. He urged young people to emulate the Maratha king's courage and sacrifices.
Mumbai offers a lineup of six diverse events this weekend, from Beatles vinyl sessions to Sri Lankan pop-ups and ghost story walks. Highlights include comedy at The J Spot and theater in Versova.
The 2026 Melbourne Art Fair kicks off Thursday at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring new works by recent Archibald Prize winner Julie Fragar alongside a debut high-end design section. Sales topped $14 million at last year's event, though the number of exhibitors has shrunk to around 60 from 100 two decades ago.
A World War II U.S. Air Force machete discovered in a northern New South Wales shearing shed has been traced to Sir James Rowland, the late governor of NSW and RAF bomber pilot. David Carrigan, who found the blade as a boy on his family's property, plans to donate it to a local museum.
Devotees turn to five powerful Hanuman slokas for courage and inner strength during tough times. The sacred verses from Hindu tradition honor Lord Hanuman, the deity embodying fearlessness and power.
Dr. Norman C. Francis, who led Xavier University of Louisiana for 47 years and steered New Orleans through post-Katrina recovery, died Wednesday at age 94. His family announced the death, with memorial service details pending.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans shuts down its flagship D-Day invasion exhibit on Feb. 25 for a yearlong renovation as part of a $300 million campaign. The overhaul, led by design firm Gallagher & Associates, aims to expand the display with immersive features and new artifacts by 2027.
Advice columnist Abigail Van Buren urged a 57-year-old woman to break free from her ex-boyfriend's stalking by changing routines and seeking low-cost counseling. In a separate letter, she warned an Idaho woman that a self-proclaimed pro wrestler soliciting Apple cards online is likely a scammer.