9 h. ago This Washington Museum Sold Some of Its Art. But at What Cost?

The Phillips Collection sold three works and raised $13 million to buy contemporary art, but the decision has led to rancor within the 104-year-old institution.

Politics

11 h. ago Twin Peaks condo rekindled artist Windy Chien’s love for San Francisco

Twin Peaks condo rekindled artist Windy Chien’s love for San Francisco  The San Francisco Standard

Politics

12 h. ago Info to decipher secret message in sculpture at CIA HQ sells for close to $1M, according to RR Auction of Boston

The winner will get a private meeting with the 80-year-old artist to go over the codes and charts. The post Info to decipher secret message in sculpture at CIA HQ sells for close to $1M, according to RR Auction of Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

21 h. ago Khanna: Even People on Right Respect Mamdani Standing by 'Convictions on Gaza'

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said that New York City Mayor-Elect Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) has shown “when you stand on principle, Donald Trump and the world will bow to you” and people, even on The post Khanna: Even People on Right Respect Mamdani Standing by ‘Convictions on Gaza’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago New Crash Dummy Reflects Biological Differences Between Men and Women

Women are different than men — including crash test dummies — according to federal transportation officials who this week rolled out a female design they believe will make cars safer for females. The post New Crash Dummy Reflects Biological Differences Between Men and Women appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

27 h. ago Anchorage artists chosen to redesign People Mover bus stop signs

Anchorage artists chosen to redesign People Mover bus stop signs  Your Alaska Link

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30 h. ago The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet

After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.

Events

37 h. ago Large language models and research progress: Q&A with an aerospace engineer

The rapid expansion of large language models' (LLMs) capabilities—including web search, code execution, data analysis and even hypothesis generation and experimental design—is outpacing critical reflection of how the technology fits into academic research.

Politics

38 h. ago Artists respond to a cultural squeeze during the 'Fall of Freedom'

Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.

Culture

39 h. ago ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates

A new Australian study has smashed the myth that generative AI systems such as ChatGPT could soon replace society's most creative playwrights, authors, songwriters, artists and scriptwriters.

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40 h. ago Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men.

Events

40 h. ago Pras Michel of the Fugees sentenced to 14 years over illegal campaign donations

The Grammy-winning artist was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling foreign contributions to former President Obama's 2012 campaign.

Events

45 h. ago New ship power system keeps vessels running even if central control fails

The shipbuilding industry is on the verge of a major leap forward. Timo Alho's doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa introduces a pioneering power management strategy that prevents ship blackouts. In Alho's management principle, the vessel's electrical equipment is capable of independently supporting the ship's grid without centralized commands. This makes the vessel's power systems significantly more fault-tolerant than before.

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48 h. ago Frida Kahlo Portrait Sells for $55 Million, Setting Her Auction Record

The surrealistic self-portrait was made in 1940, a turbulent year in the Mexican artist’s life as her health and marriage deteriorated.

Economics

52 h. ago Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan gets a surprising Grammy nomination

Thirty-five years after the Recording Academy revoked Milli Vanilli's Grammy for best new artist, the awards show has nominated one of its members in an unexpected twist.

Politics

55 h. ago At this year’s Made in L.A. biennial, climate is top of mind for Southland artists

At this year’s Made in L.A. biennial, climate is top of mind for Southland artists  Los Angeles Times

Politics

56 h. ago Maria Corina Machado's Manifesto Offers Venezuela Its First True Conservative Choice After Years of Socialist 'Opposition'

Venezuelan opposition leader and recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize María Corina Machado this week published her "Freedom Manifesto," outlining a series of principles for a post-socialism Venezuelan constitution. The post María Corina Machado’s Manifesto Offers Venezuela Its First True Conservative Choice After Years of Socialist ‘Opposition’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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56 h. ago Lightweight design benchmark enables direct comparison of different methods

How can components be designed for an optimal balance of minimal weight and maximum robustness? This is a challenge faced by many industries, from medical device manufacturing to the automotive and aeronautics sectors.

Politics

57 h. ago After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo

The doubloons, dollars and denarii of the American Numismatic Society will leave their overlooked home in Manhattan for a more welcoming headquarters on the campus of the Toledo Museum of Art.

Politics

58 h. ago Paul Solka book portrays a real Alaskan miner, printer, artist, writer

Paul Solka book portrays a real Alaskan miner, printer, artist, writer  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Culture