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Milan exhibit sheds new light on Renaissance altarpiece, reuniting far-flung panels after centuries

Milan exhibit sheds new light on Renaissance altarpiece, reuniting far-flung panels after centuries

MILAN (AP) — An unprecedented exhibition opening Wednesday at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan reunites for the first time in over 450 years eight surviving panels of the Augustinian Altarpiece by the early Italian Renaissance master Piero della Fra
Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts

Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rachael Lang and her husband share the same last name as their biological daughter, but are not listed on her birth certificate.
Al Purdy's widow Eurithe launches $10,000 prize for best new poetry book in Canada

Al Purdy's widow Eurithe launches $10,000 prize for best new poetry book in Canada

Eurithe Purdy, widow of Canadian poet Al Purdy, has launched a literary prize to recognize the best new book of poetry in Canada.
More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication - a significant jump since 2020

More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication - a significant jump since 2020

More than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medication, up from 53% in 2020, new research shows.
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who for almost four decades dazzled the fashion world with his luscious use of colors and fabrics, said Tuesday that he will step down as creative director of his namesake brand at the end of June.
Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation

Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation

Jonathan Majors' former girlfriend sued him Tuesday on civil allegations including assault, battery, defamation and infliction of emotional distress, three months after the actor was convicted in a criminal trial of assaulting her in New York City.

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Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, narrated by Chris Hill (Harriman House) 3.
Director Raoul Peck to receive Hot Docs festival's outstanding achievement award

Director Raoul Peck to receive Hot Docs festival's outstanding achievement award

TORONTO — Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck is set to be honoured at this year's Hot Docs festival with its annual outstanding achievement award.

Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn't done enough to prevent them.
Jon Rahm to serve up Spanish flavor at Masters Club dinner for champions

Jon Rahm to serve up Spanish flavor at Masters Club dinner for champions

Masters champion Jon Rahm is bringing plenty of Spanish flavor to the Masters Club dinner for champions next month, even before they find their seat at the table.
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