Garland's "Oz" Slippers Fetch Record $30 Million at Auction
Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $30 million at auction, exceeding the previous record held by Marilyn Monroe's dress, highlighting the film's enduring cultural impact and the rarity of surviving props.
Garland's "Oz" Slippers Fetch Record $30 Million at Auction
Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $30 million at auction, exceeding the previous record held by Marilyn Monroe's dress, highlighting the film's enduring cultural impact and the rarity of surviving props.
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Israeli Minister Grants Residency, Highlighting Filipino-Israeli Cultural Symbiosis
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granted permanent residency to Enrico Basilio, father of slain Filipino-Israeli soldier Sgt.-Maj. Cydrick Garin, showcasing the positive relationship between Filipino and Israeli cultures and the valuable contributions of Filipino workers in Israel.
Israeli Minister Grants Residency, Highlighting Filipino-Israeli Cultural Symbiosis
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granted permanent residency to Enrico Basilio, father of slain Filipino-Israeli soldier Sgt.-Maj. Cydrick Garin, showcasing the positive relationship between Filipino and Israeli cultures and the valuable contributions of Filipino workers in Israel.
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40% Bias Score
"Tesis sobre una domesticación": A Film Exploring Transgender Success and Societal Constraints
"Tesis sobre una domesticación", a film directed by Javier van de Couter and based on Camila Sosa Villada's novel, portrays the journey of a successful transgender woman navigating personal and professional achievements while confronting societal expectations and internal conflicts. The film premier...
"Tesis sobre una domesticación": A Film Exploring Transgender Success and Societal Constraints
"Tesis sobre una domesticación", a film directed by Javier van de Couter and based on Camila Sosa Villada's novel, portrays the journey of a successful transgender woman navigating personal and professional achievements while confronting societal expectations and internal conflicts. The film premier...
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44% Bias Score
Martin Parr's Ironic Lens: A Fujikina Barcelona Highlight
Martin Parr, a Magnum Photos president from 2013-2017, was the guest of honor at Fujikina in Barcelona, showcasing his work, which is known for its humorous and ironic perspective on society; he also premiered his documentary, "I Am Martin Parr", at the DART festival.
Martin Parr's Ironic Lens: A Fujikina Barcelona Highlight
Martin Parr, a Magnum Photos president from 2013-2017, was the guest of honor at Fujikina in Barcelona, showcasing his work, which is known for its humorous and ironic perspective on society; he also premiered his documentary, "I Am Martin Parr", at the DART festival.
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Helmut Schmidt's Portrait: A German Reunification Story
Following a Bild-Zeitung advertisement, over 200 artists applied to paint Helmut Schmidt's official portrait; the choice fell on Bernhard Heisig, a Leipzig painter, in 1984, influenced by political considerations and artistic lineage, reflecting post-reunification Germany.
Helmut Schmidt's Portrait: A German Reunification Story
Following a Bild-Zeitung advertisement, over 200 artists applied to paint Helmut Schmidt's official portrait; the choice fell on Bernhard Heisig, a Leipzig painter, in 1984, influenced by political considerations and artistic lineage, reflecting post-reunification Germany.
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44% Bias Score
Bourke Street Mall's Southern Side Undergoes $150 Million Revitalization
Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall's southern side is undergoing a $150 million transformation with the opening of the Melbourne Walk hotel and retail development and Mecca's flagship beauty store, aiming to revitalize a previously neglected area and attract more visitors.
Bourke Street Mall's Southern Side Undergoes $150 Million Revitalization
Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall's southern side is undergoing a $150 million transformation with the opening of the Melbourne Walk hotel and retail development and Mecca's flagship beauty store, aiming to revitalize a previously neglected area and attract more visitors.
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"Emilia Pérez" Wins Best European Film
The French-Mexican musical comedy "Emilia Pérez," directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Karla Sofía Gascón, won Best European Film at the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, marking a shift with the inclusion of documentaries and animated films in the category.
"Emilia Pérez" Wins Best European Film
The French-Mexican musical comedy "Emilia Pérez," directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Karla Sofía Gascón, won Best European Film at the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, marking a shift with the inclusion of documentaries and animated films in the category.
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West Bank Olive Harvest Marked by Violence; Palestinian Cookbook Released
In December 2023, the West Bank olive harvest ended, marked by unprecedented violence against farmers by Israeli settlers, as reported by UN experts; concurrently, chef Fadi Kattan released a cookbook celebrating Palestinian cuisine, while a 10-year-old Gazan girl uses social media to share recipes ...
West Bank Olive Harvest Marked by Violence; Palestinian Cookbook Released
In December 2023, the West Bank olive harvest ended, marked by unprecedented violence against farmers by Israeli settlers, as reported by UN experts; concurrently, chef Fadi Kattan released a cookbook celebrating Palestinian cuisine, while a 10-year-old Gazan girl uses social media to share recipes ...
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"Tears in H Mart": A Memoir of Food, Grief, and Korean Identity
Michelle Zauner's memoir, "Tears in H Mart," details her grief after her mother's death, using Korean cuisine to explore themes of memory, identity, and the mother-daughter relationship, intertwining specific recipes and personal anecdotes.
"Tears in H Mart": A Memoir of Food, Grief, and Korean Identity
Michelle Zauner's memoir, "Tears in H Mart," details her grief after her mother's death, using Korean cuisine to explore themes of memory, identity, and the mother-daughter relationship, intertwining specific recipes and personal anecdotes.
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"Chanel's 19M Showcases Lesage's Centennial, Addressing Luxury Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage"
"Chanel's 19M artisan center in Aubervilliers opened in 2022 and currently hosts an exhibition celebrating the centennial of the embroidery house Lesage, showcasing its 75,000 embroidery samples and collaborations with various brands and artists, addressing the luxury industry's skilled labor shorta...
"Chanel's 19M Showcases Lesage's Centennial, Addressing Luxury Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage"
"Chanel's 19M artisan center in Aubervilliers opened in 2022 and currently hosts an exhibition celebrating the centennial of the embroidery house Lesage, showcasing its 75,000 embroidery samples and collaborations with various brands and artists, addressing the luxury industry's skilled labor shorta...
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South African Spirits Tap into Safari Tourism
Triple Three Distillery and The Bushcamp Company partnered to create Luangwa Gin and Vodka, locally-sourced spirits highlighting Zambia's Luangwa River valley, enhancing the safari experience and potentially boosting South Africa's spirits exports.
South African Spirits Tap into Safari Tourism
Triple Three Distillery and The Bushcamp Company partnered to create Luangwa Gin and Vodka, locally-sourced spirits highlighting Zambia's Luangwa River valley, enhancing the safari experience and potentially boosting South Africa's spirits exports.
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24% Bias Score
Veteran Journalist Becomes Social Media Book Influencer
74-year-old Laure Adler, a former director of France Culture, has become a book influencer on TikTok and Instagram, promoting literature in short videos, demonstrating the adaptability of seasoned professionals in the digital age and challenging ageist stereotypes in social media.
Veteran Journalist Becomes Social Media Book Influencer
74-year-old Laure Adler, a former director of France Culture, has become a book influencer on TikTok and Instagram, promoting literature in short videos, demonstrating the adaptability of seasoned professionals in the digital age and challenging ageist stereotypes in social media.
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44% Bias Score