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.