Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme
A central Florida art museum that was raided last year by the FBI over an exhibit of what turned out to be forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings has sued its former executive director and others, claiming they were part of a scheme to profit from the sale of the fake artwork
2023-08-17 05:54
Heir to Venezuela TV Empire Drops Soap Operas for Satellites
Adriana Cisneros has been obsessed with satellites ever since she was a child in Venezuela. Now, after a
2023-08-17 05:25
11 Weirdly Spelled Words—And How They Got That Way
Ever wonder why there’s a ‘k’ in ‘knead,’ or a ‘d’ in ‘Wednesday’? While there isn’t always a good reason for why some English words are spelled the way they are, there are reasons.
2023-08-17 05:22
The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed
Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.
2023-08-17 05:19
4 of the Best Ergonomic Office Chairs, According to Experts
The best ergonomic office chairs on Amazon and other sites can be pricey, but experts say these picks are well worth the investment.
2023-08-17 04:25
10 Frightening Facts About Shirley Jackson’s ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’
Shirley Jackson is best remembered for “The Lottery” and 'The Haunting of Hill House,' but her gothic mystery 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' is regarded as her greatest literary achievement.
2023-08-17 04:24
11 Facts About John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’
John Steinbeck’s 1939 book ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ humanized the “Okies,” captured history as it was happening, and earned its author so much personal trouble that he started carrying a gun for protection.
2023-08-17 03:28
Orlando, Florida, debuts self-driving shuttle that will whisk passengers around downtown
There is going to be a new way to get around downtown Orlando, Florida, and it’s not going to require any human drivers
2023-08-17 03:25
Trouble in paradise? AP data analysis shows fires, other disasters are increasing in Hawaii
Hurricane-fueled flash floods and mudslides
2023-08-17 03:25
Tuohys' lawyers to respond to Michael Oher's accusations as he fights conservatorship
Lawyers for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy plan to speak with reporters about former NFL player Michael Oher's petition to end the couple's conservatorship over his finances in a now-public dispute involving those who inspired the movie “The Blind Side.”
2023-08-17 02:51
Time Traveler’s Guide: Verb Tenses in 8 Languages From Around the World
If you've ever felt that English could use a couple more tenses to truly capture the nuances of the past, present, and future, this exploration of languages that have taken verb tenses to fascinating new heights is for you.
2023-08-17 00:20
Hollywood Strikes Pose a Credit Risk for $113 Million Muni Deal
Municipal-bond investors have to assess an unusual risk as part of a $113 million bond offering next week:
2023-08-17 00:16