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Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

Vanguard Acquires Fintech Platform Altruist in $4 Billion Deal

Vanguard has agreed to buy fintech platform Altruist for about $4 billion, expanding its reach into the independent financial advice market.

Druckenmiller Warns Bessent Will Lose Battle to Suppress US Bond Yields

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller warned on August 25 that his former protege Scott Bessent cannot win his effort to suppress US bond yields.

US Core Inflation Rises 3.3% in July, Clouding Fed’s Rate Path

US core PCE prices rose 3.3% annually in July, below forecasts but above the Fed's 2% target, clouding the outlook for September interest rate decisions.

Treasury Yields Hold Flat After Sticky PCE Data Ahead of Jackson Hole

The 10-year Treasury yield held flat Wednesday after core PCE inflation came in as expected, keeping Fed rate-hike bets intact before Jackson Hole.

Reviving Ancient Greek Traditions: The Prometheia Festival on Mount Olympus

Dressed in white robes and colorful tunics, devotees of polytheism gather annually on Mount Olympus to honor the gods with ceremonies they believe can...

Japan’s Ama Divers Struggle to Keep Ancient Tradition Alive Amid Aging Population

Bearing torches that illuminated the night, Japan's revered "ama" divers performed a ceremonial swim into the ocean, praying for an abundant catch. This tradition,...

Cyprus Reclaims Priceless Antiquities Looted After 1974 Conflict

Cyprus has successfully reclaimed priceless antiquities looted following the 1974 war that split the island, continuing its efforts to trace and repatriate thousands of...

BBC Apologizes for Negative Experiences on “Strictly Come Dancing”

The BBC issued an apology on Tuesday to contestants who experienced negative incidents on "Strictly Come Dancing" following allegations about the training methods of...

Brazilian Artist Swaps British Museum Coin to Highlight Controversial Holdings

A Brazilian conceptual artist, Ilê Sartuzi, has executed a provocative act by swapping a historic British coin for a fake in the British Museum....

Tokyo Sake Brewer Innovates with Music and Energy Efficiency to Combat Industry Challenges

The gentle lilt of a flute fills a cramped second-story space in Tokyo, home to a bubbling vat of fermenting sake. The bacteria in...

“Apologies” by James T. Hong: A Deep Dive into Political Contrition

On December 7, 1970, German chancellor Willy Brandt fell to his knees at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw, Poland, a gesture...

HK Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Tarmo Peltokoski as New Music Director

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has announced the appointment of 24-year-old Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski as its new music director, succeeding the...

Discover Chez Trente: Hong Kong’s Hidden Jazz Haven

Tucked away in an alley off Peel Street in Hong Kong’s Central district, Chez Trente is a jazz club not easy to find, but...

Wesley Jamison: From Paris to Hong Kong, Championing R&B and Hip Hop

Wesley Jamison grew up in a musical household in the suburbs of Paris. Despite his passion for singing, his introverted nature and his parents'...

“Red Swan”: A Global Melodrama Unfolds on Disney+

"Are you lonely?" These opening words set the stage for Disney+’s globetrotting melodrama "Red Swan," where a trophy wife dreams of escaping a nightmarish...

“Barbie: The Exhibition” Opens in London Celebrating 65 Years of Iconic Doll

A new exhibition exploring the evolution of Barbie opens in London this week as the iconic Mattel doll celebrates her 65th birthday. "Barbie: The...

Roger Waters Rules Out Pink Floyd Reunion, Focuses on New Album and Memoir

Roger Waters has firmly dismissed the idea of a Pink Floyd reunion, stating that he is "busy doing other things," including working on a...

Jay Chou Impersonators Spark Controversy with Tours Across China

Two mainland impersonators of Taiwanese pop singer Jay Chou have embarked on tours across China, with one charging as much as 6,000 yuan (US$830)...

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