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In the realm of online bargains, an astute buyer stumbled upon what could be described as the deal of a lifetime in 2021. Initially labeled as a "fake" Degas, a pastel drawing caught the attention of a savvy thrifter. Upon closer examination with the assistance of expert Michel Schulman, it was determined that this masterpiece was likely éloge du maquillage (In praise of cosmetics) (1876), a renowned brothel scene painted by Edgar Degas, which had been missing for several decades.

Artwork Bought Online for $1,000 Turns Out to Be $13 Million Degas Masterpiece

It’s a beautiful day, the coffee is perfectly iced, and the news is spiced with variety. Let’s do this. 🌎 Can you guess which city was named UNESCO’s 2024 World Book Capital?. an awesome new YA anthology that equips teens to fight book bans, featuring Book...

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	After reaching a settlement, the Kunsthaus Zurich will put a Claude Monet painting in its collection up for sale. The museum reached a settlement with the heirs of Jewish textile manufacturer Carl Sachs, who fled Nazi Germany to Switzerland in 1939.12th-Century Pilaster Returned by the Art Institute of Chicago to Thailand's Phanom Rung Temple




	Monet’s L’homme a l’ombrelle (Man with Umbrella), 1865/67, depicts a man holding an umbrella walking through a forested area with a dog at his side.




	Sachs, with his wife Margarete, were considered important art patrons in their hometown of Breslau or present-day Wroclaw, Poland. The pair sent some...

Monet Painting Sold Under Duress During the Nazi Era Will Be Auctioned from Kunsthaus Zurich’s Collection

The Book of the Month July 2024 selections are here! Decide which of these books you want to add to your subscription box. Book of the Month is my favorite subscription box. Every month, I choose between their curated book selections, and voila! A blue box arrives at my door carrying one (or two or three) new books for me to read.

Book of the Month July 2024 Selections

Halifax, MA

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Get ready foodies in the Halifax area! Loco Larry's Tacos, a food truck renowned for its mouth-watering Mexican cuisine, has announced that it is opening a new takeout location inside Halifax Market (337 Plymouth Street). This venture comes as exciting news for food lovers in the Halifax area, marking an expansion from its original mobile setup, which has been delighting taste buds since its start in 2020.

Halifax's New Tasty Takeout Spot Announces Grand Opening

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Girls have officially become full choristers at St Paul’s Cathedral for the first time.The children, who are only being named as Lila, 11, and Lois, 10, took part in the final preparations for Sunday’s Choral Evensong service.It will be the first time in its 900 year history that girls will officially be a full part of the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir.Lila and Lois are now being “made up” to full membership after having been probationers in training within the choir since September 2023.There were all smiles on Saturday as they got to try on their surplice, which is the white gown...

Girls join the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir for the first time

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Morrisville, PA

Fox Business

FOX Business' Jeff Flock took "Mornings with Maria" viewers through a Pennsylvania facility which has recovered millions in tossed away coins over several years.

Pennsylvania waste management facility collects millions of dollars worth of tossed out coins

In his 2012 book, “Pox,” historian Michael Willrich looked at the politics of vaccination during the last great waves of smallpox in the United States. That’s when he discovered the case files of Harry Weinberger (1886-1944), a young, idealistic attorney who not only represented parents who refused to get their children vaccinated, but defended two of the best-known and most notorious anarchists of the early 20th century: Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman.

Pulitzer Prize finalist tells story of the little-known Jewish lawyer who tried to keep Emma Goldman out of jail

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, July 3rd

Aurora, CO

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The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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The earliest known recollection of Jesus' childhood was discovered at a university library in Germany. The 2,000-year-old text depicts the story of the 'vivication of the sparrows.'

Experts discover earliest record of Jesus' childhood after deciphering 2,000-year-old Egyptian manuscript

(The Conversation) — In 1915, Norwegian artist Emanuel Vigeland, one of the most respected Scandinavian artists of his time, created an image of Christ with golden hair and fair skin. Vigeland was well aware of a widely popular Bible illustrated by French artist James Tissot showing Christ as Middle...

Artists created images of Christ that focused not on historical accuracy but on reflecting different communities − a scholar of religious history explains

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The world has changed significantly in the past 100 years, and this is especially true for women. It’s easy to […]

15 Photos That Show What life Was Like for Women 100 Years Ago

Denver, CO

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

When considering a movie about the D-Day landings, The Longest Day is probably the first one that comes to mind. This 1962 film, directed by Darryl Zanuck and featuring stars like John Wayne, Richard Todd, and Henry Fonda, held the title of highest-grossing black-and-white film until Schindler’s List (1993) was released. Here are some lesser-known facts about The Longest Day, perfect for impressing your friends at your next dinner party.

12 Facts About the Making of The World War II Film, ‘The Longest Day’

Cornell researchers have refined the estimated sinking period of the Kyrenia shipwreck to between 286-272 BCE by overcoming dating challenges such as contaminant removal and revising the radiocarbon calibration curve, enhancing both historical understanding and broader scientific research. Historic shipwrecks often evoke dreams of sunken riches waiting on the bottom...

The Real Treasure Was Not Gold: Surprise Discovery Reveals Secrets of Ancient Greek Shipwreck

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Swiss Community Historical Society event on July 13th to feature the art of scherenschnitte

July 2, 2024, Press Release from the Swiss Community Historical Society: The Swiss Community Historical Society will hold its next Second Saturday event on July 13...

Swiss Community Historical Society event on July 13th to feature the art of scherenschnitte

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