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Artist who taped a banana to the wall returns with critique on US gun culture
In the new work, the controversial Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan coated steel panels in 24-carat gold and blasted each of them with a 12-gauge shotgun.
Maurizio Cattelan, “Bones.” Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd./Gagosian
US can deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, judge rules
The ruling, which Khalil can contest, sets up a protracted legal battle over Trump’s heightened immigration crackdown.
Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
‘The Great Gatsby’ celebrates 100 years
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of Jazz Age decadence gained early popularity from “a series of accidents.”
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Exhibition shines fresh light on Claude Monet’s little-known stepdaughter
Blanche Hoschedé-Monet was the impressionist master’s assistant, mentee, and constant companion on his famous ‘plein air’ painting expeditions.
Claude Monet, “Morning on the Seine near Giverny,” (1897). Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, “Morning on the Seine” (1896)/Collection of Alice and Rick Johnson
Oil prices drop to lowest since 2021 amid fears of a global trade war
Oil prices fell by 8% Friday fueled by fears of an escalating trade war and a decision by OPEC+ to increase output.
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Mary, Queen of Scots biography reveals world of spies, conspiracy, and treason
‘Captive Queen’ reveals how the imprisoned Scottish monarch became entangled in several cloak-and-dagger schemes meant to win her freedom.
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Stellantis to temporarily lay off hundreds of US workers in wake of Trump tariffs
The automaker said US President Donald Trump’s 25% duty on cars assembled outside the US were the reason for the cuts.
US judge drops federal corruption charges against NY mayor
The federal judge ruled that the government’s case against Eric Adams could not be reopened.
Paywall removal sites mysteriously redirect to Kremlin-controlled media outlet
A cybersecurity analyst told Semafor that Russian hackers could be behind the issue.
US Attorney General directs prosecutors to seek death penalty in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione is set to stand trial after being charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December last year.
Podcast offers glimpse into rarely seen world of police informants
A gripping new podcast from The Boston Globe’s investigative Spotlight team delves into the illicit netherworld of police informants.
Kennedy announces 10,000 job cuts amid sweeping reorganization of US health agencies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is leading a sweeping reorganization of federal health and medicine agencies.
White House says Ukraine, Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire
The Kremlin said the truce was dependent on the lifting of farm export limits and other preconditions.
DHS Sec. Noem says will move to ‘eliminate’ FEMA, a long-time Trump target
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that her department would attempt to shutter the federal disaster relief agency but did not go into detail.
IOC elects Kirsty Coventry to lead sport’s top global governing body
Five-time Olympian Kirsty Coventry is the first African and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee.
US Supreme Court chief justice issues rare public rebuke of Trump over judicial threats
Chief Justice John Roberts said that the president’s calls to impeach a federal judge who ruled against the administration was “not an appropriate response.”
China, Iran, and Russia hold joint drills amid increased security cooperation
The three countries’ navies will carry out simulated targeting drills and search-and-rescue operations in the Gulf of Oman.
South Korean president released ahead of expected impeachment ruling
A court is expected to rule this week on whether South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed permanently from office or reinstated.