António Lobo Antunes, Esteemed Portuguese Writer, Dies at 83
António Lobo Antunes, a revered Portuguese novelist, has died at 83.
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Elton John praises sons Zachary and Elijah in heartfelt portrait unveiling
Elton John expressed pride for his sons during the unveiling of a family portrait at London's National Portrait Gallery.
Cause of Death Confirmed for Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short
Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for Martin Short's daughter Katherine as suicide by gunshot wound to the head.
Loie Hollowell Mania: The Trippy Body Paintings Everyone Wants On Their Wall
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.
Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths
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.
THE GOOD STUFF: Nancy Pheasant blends artistry with history – The Cherokee One Feather
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.
58 UI Law Students Graduate With 1st Class In The 2024/2025 Academic Session – Education – Nigeria
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....
Islamabad Sehri Time Today – 1st Ramadan, 19 February
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 Wins Kiss Country Award for Community Kindness
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 Weekend Guide: Folk Fest, Jazz Fair, Lunar New Year Events
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 Condemns Racist Slurs Against Northeast Indians on TV Show
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.
Cheshire West Libraries Launch Costume Swap for World Book Day
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 Assembly Plans 2026 Mother Tongue Day to Save Igbo Language
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.
Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort for Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
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.
6 Events Spice Up Mumbai Weekend: Comedy, Food, Theater
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.