Monthly Archives: May, 2026
Sketching a recovery: China’s art market puts next-gen buyers in the frame amid slowdown
China’s art market is showing tentative signs of recovery despite economic pressures, according to UBS, which cited rising participation from the next generation of wealthy families. “We have been seeing a rebound, with more trips for auctions and purchases [in China],” said Amy Lo Choi-wan, chairman of UBS Global Wealth Management Asia and CEO of
Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic
Last week, a friend and I chatted about our children’s favourite art pieces after happening upon an auction house’s exhibition in a building in the heart of Hong Kong’s business district. We both recalled stopping to look at Yayoi Kusama’s Mount Fuji prints. “I pass by the space twice every day,” my friend said...
ADC will lose Presidential election if Peter Obi is not on Party ballot — Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks losing the 2027 presidential election if former candidate Peter Obi is not on its ticket. Fayose made the remark while also assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Sunday at the PDP national convention in Abuja...
NiMet predicts three-day dust haze, sunshine from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. The agency released its weather outlook in Abuja on Sunday. NiMet said moderate dust haze was expected over parts of Kebbi and Kano States in the northern region on Monday...
Netflix’s Biggest Action Anime of 2026 Confirms Part 2
Image Courtesy of Netflix The exciting Winter 2026 anime season is finally over as fans await a new slate of incredible series to watch next. Just like each quarter, Crunchyroll remains undefeated when it comes to seasonal lineups, as most of the series of Spring 2026 will begin streaming on the platform...
On Notice: Albo (and Israel’s ambassador) speaks, daylight savings ends, and Kevin Rudd departs
Plus it's time to get ready for Easter! The post On Notice: Albo (and Israel’s ambassador) speaks, daylight savings ends, and Kevin Rudd departs appeared first on Crikey...
Comedian Alex Duong made a heartbreaking comment on social media just weeks before succumbing to cancer at 42
The "Blue Bloods" star had a positive attitude about his cancer battle just two months before he died...
Magnesium Magic: New Drug Melts Fat Even on a High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
Science & Nature Researchers have identified a small-molecule compound that appears to counteract weight gain and metabolic damage in mice exposed to a long-term...
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Three Observations from Bayern Munich’s 3-0 DFB-Pokal win over Stuttgart – Bavarian Football Works
Bayern Munich earned the domestic double in a 3-0 win over Stuttgart in Berlin. It was scoreless at halftime, but Bayern’s quality eventually prevailed in the form of another hat-trick from Harry Kane, his fifth of the season. Bayern’s postgame celebration was full of smiles, hugs, and dancing before most of the squad heads to
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AT&T Stadium is finally going to get curtains for a football match
It is happening. Soon enough there will be afternoon football played at AT&T Stadium and curtains will be hung to combat the sun’s infamous glare within the building. Finally. Oh. The thing is. It’s for futbol. Not football. The curtains at AT&T Stadium will be up during an afternoon football game this year — just
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USC’s Jayden Maiava Snubbed From Key Preseason Watchlist List
As the USC Trojans head into what they hope to be a very successful season, one of the more interesting storylines will be the performance of quarterback Jayden Maiava. Across the college football landscape, there are several quarterbacks that I’ve shown the ability to take over games, and Maiava has also shown that promise. However
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Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel
‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza By Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor Published: 22 May 2026 15:30 An artificial
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Jennifer C. Jeffers’ Faith-Filled Characters Come to Life in Christ on the Pages of Her Books, to be Featured in Times Square
Three adventures featuring Sonny the Cat head to one of New York citys most recognizable screens. Lawrence Township, NJ, USA – WEBWIRE – Saturday, May 23, 2026 Author Jennifer C. Jeffers works are set to be featured on a billboard at 1560 Broadway, New York, between 46th and 47th Streets directly above the Pel store