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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement
Lonnie G. Bunch III will retire as Smithsonian Secretary at year's end after a 38-year career, highlighted by founding the National Museum of African
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Snoopy in Style NYC Exhibition Highlights Fashion
A free New York City exhibition, 'Snoopy in Style NYC', shows the cartoon beagle's fashion collaborations and explores his rise from comic strip character
Food, sport & everyday culture
The Whale museum opens in Norway in 2027
A new museum dedicated to whales, called The Whale, will open in Andenes, Norway, on June 4, 2027. It will feature life-size sculptures, immersive exhibits on whale biology and culture, and serve as a hub for whale-watching tours.
News
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30 to conduct three major surveys over five years, aiming to find exoplanets and study dark
Internet & language
Historic pollution damaged Murujuga rock art
A new government report concludes that historical sulfur dioxide emissions, not current industrial activity, are likely responsible for increased porosity
Living & behaviour
Missing Picasso Found by Landlord
A Milwaukee landlord discovered an original Pablo Picasso etching, missing since 2018, in a vacant apartment. The artwork, 'Torero,' valued at up to $50,000, was returned to police on August 5.
Food, sport & everyday culture
Maradona Ball Sells for $3.35M
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball fetched $3.35 million at auction, well below its $10 million estimate, according to Heritage Auctions.
Internet & language
Dolly Parton: Remembered as a Songwriter
Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80, was a towering figure in country music. Though celebrated for her performances, she insisted her legacy should rest on the songs she wrote, drawing from a humble upbringing and a lifelong love of storytelling.