7 h. ago A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction

The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.

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12 h. ago Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know

At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.

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41 h. ago One of Bob Dylan’s earliest recordings, and slew of other gems, are up for auction in Boston 

Dylan’s 1966 tour harmonica, artwork, photos, and a Rolling Thunder Revue pillowcase are among the items. The post One of Bob Dylan’s earliest recordings, and slew of other gems, are up for auction in Boston  appeared first on Boston.com.

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42 h. ago French Lawmaker Accuses U.S. Counterparts of Surrender to Trump

Washington lawmakers should toughen up, be like their brave French counterparts and challenge President Donald Trump rather than surrendering all the time. So says a French politician from 3,800 miles away in Paris. The post French Lawmaker Accuses U.S. Counterparts of Surrender to Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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59 h. ago State orders Southwick schools to take ‘corrective actions’ after ‘mock slave auction’ last year

State officials found that the district failed to comply with the Civil Rights Act "because the school knew, or should have known, of a hostile environment based on race." The post State orders Southwick schools to take ‘corrective actions’ after ‘mock slave auction’ last year appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Bishop Barron comes to Washington, speaks with EWTN ahead of Trump’s address to Congress

Bishop Barron comes to Washington, speaks with EWTN ahead of Trump’s address to Congress  Catholic News Agency

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6 d. ago Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires

The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.

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6 d. ago Christie's first AI art auction sees hits... and plenty of misses

Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant clues as to the future of the new and controversial medium.

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7 d. ago Trump officials mark hundreds of federal properties, including Boston office tower, for potential sale

The Boston tower is more than 800,000 square feet and houses offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Labor Department and others. The post Trump officials mark hundreds of federal properties, including Boston office tower, for potential sale appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Editorial: Bishop Barron goes to Washington. Will it be word on fire or a smokescreen?

Editorial: Bishop Barron goes to Washington. Will it be word on fire or a smokescreen?  National Catholic Reporter

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1 week ago Founder of Catholic ministry Word on Fire to attend Trump address to Congress

Bishop Robert Barron has accepted Rep. Riley Moore's invitation to attend President Trump's joint address to Congress.

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1 week ago Bishop of Los Angeles denounces Trump policy on Ukraine a "disgrace"

Bishop of Los Angeles denounces Trump policy on Ukraine a "disgrace"  Anglican Ink

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1 week ago 'Must be stopped': Dems say over 800 fired from top weather agency amid DOGE audits

Hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were reportedly laid off this week as part of DOGE's federal workforce cuts.

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1 week ago Fabric giant Joann is closing down. What happens to those who relied on the retailer?

Joann, the major national retailer of fabric and craft supplies, is going out of business and closing all of its roughly 800 stores. What does that mean for professionals who relied on the chain?

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1 week ago U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World

Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

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2 w. ago Woman behind bogus Graceland auction plot pleads guilty to federal charge

The Missouri woman accused by federal authorities of trying to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion pleaded guilty to a federal charge Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all of its 800 stores

The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.

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2 w. ago Estate of Harry Belafonte Headed to Auction at Julien's in Los Angeles, Lots Include Art, Awards, and Civil Rights Ephemera

Estate of Harry Belafonte Headed to Auction at Julien's in Los Angeles, Lots Include Art, Awards, and Civil Rights Ephemera  Culture Type

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2 w. ago Former Patriots running back is selling his Super Bowl ring for more than $100,000

LeGarrette Blount’s ring is currently up for sale on Heritage Auction — with the price tabbed at $122,000.  The post Former Patriots running back is selling his Super Bowl ring for more than $100,000 appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Lenders push back foreclosure auction for San Francisco’s largest mall

Lenders push back foreclosure auction for San Francisco’s largest mall  The Real Deal

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