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The Mysterious Donor Who Fled Communism and Left Millions to the Art World
Aso O. Tavitian grew up poor — but at age 64 he began an ‘‘explosion of buying.” Under the radar, he amassed old masters, leaving 331 to the Clark. How did he do it?
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Chaz Ebert on “Podtalk with Patrick McDonald”
Chaz Ebert appeared on “Podtalk with Patrick McDonald” this week to discuss her book It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness with the CFCA member and lead critic at HollywoodChicago.com. The full interview is embedded below and click through to the previous link for more information.
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10 Holiday Movies That Roger Ebert Loved (and Where to Watch Them)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We dug into the catalog and found 10 holidays movies that Roger Ebert gave a thumbs up and looked into where to watch them too! Get the family together and watch one of these season favorites, and check out Roger’s full reviews, quoted and linked below. “A…
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Attempt the Closest Ever Pass of the Sun’s Surface
The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.
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The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.
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The Golden Age of American Bakeries Is Upon Us. Here’s Why.
A combination of economics, taste and the post-Covid restaurant landscape is making this a great time for craft carbs in America.
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Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.
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Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time
In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.
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5 Lesser-Known Churches in Rome to Visit During the Jubilee Year
During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places. Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience.
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5 Getaways for a Cozy Winter Escape
From Austria to Montana, we found a tempting array of hotels, resorts and other getaways for the perfect winter vacation.