The opposition mayor, who was sentenced to jail in Istanbul, appeared in court on Friday, with one targeting him. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Siliviri prison west of Istanbul and the hearing is taking place. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been in Silivry since March 23. The case said he threatened a prosecutor and was…
A story about two headdresses: In a serious collection of high-stakes world, the true value of jewelry lies not only in its glitter, but in its story. Bettmann Archives/Getty Images Diamonds have been more than just decorations for centuries, they have been used as currency, symbols of power, and even as instruments of diplomacy. Today,…
North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday that it had sent troops to fight Russia in the war against Ukraine under the orders of leader Kim Jong-un and made a significant contribution to the liberation of Ukrainian-occupied Russian territory. The victory end of the victory struggle between North Korea and Russia shows that…
It seems we are entering the crazy era of mobile phones. This week, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S25 Edge, its slimmer smartphone. Is there actually a little point, or is it the rumored ultra-thin iPhone that Samsung is just trying to beat Apple? Engadget's Sam Rutherford sneaks into the S25 Edge with us, as…
An old video of a mob climbing up an apartment building was misrepresented online as Muslims attempted to attack Hindus at home in Tlangana, India. The actual footage was shot in Pakistan in August 2022. “This scene is not from Afghanistan or Pakistan, but from Telangana. They were forced into Hindus houses with slogans like…
Art customers Agnes Gund and Sarah Arison. Matteo Prandoni/bfa.com The history of art has long been underpinned and shaped by generous acts. From big customers in Europe to visionaries who set up collections of great American museums, supporting art is often synonymous with public duty, an obligation that is closely linked to wealth, power, and…
Another exciting day of basketball is upon us and there are a number of attractive betting options on tonight's NBA schedule. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on every game to expertly determine our best player prop bets for the night. 1. Royce…
[Source] A Seattle woman offered a $20,000 reward to find a motorcyclist who beat her parents on a crosswalk earlier this month, killing her mother and seriously injuring her father. what happened The couple walked around the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Way near Columbia Light Railway Station at…
Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader, attention2022. Photos of Ron Amstutz Artist Christine Sun Kim once said, “Everyone has spoken or spoke on my behalf for me.” But at Whitney, in an exhibition spanning four floors, the sound we perceived in signature images and charcoal symbols that fill the walls. For Kim, the deaf, art…
A California couple learned the difficult ways to discuss travel plans with strangers, which can have dire consequences, especially when these plans involve transporting the remains of protected sea turtles in their carry-on luggage. More than a year ago, two officers from California Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) were flying back to Northern California from San…