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The Art Market’s Ethics Illusion: Professional Associations Talk Standards But Offer Few Protections
In practice, the ethical codes published by art associations are more ceremonial than enforceable. Getty From all the professional codes of ethics that exist in the numerous associations of people involved in the arts, one might guess that the art sphere is a well-policed realm of integrity. And perhaps it is, the periodic reports of…
Read MoreBeyond Elon: 10 Leaders Shaping the Future of SpaceX
From left to right: Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk and Tim Hughes. Getty Images Once a far-fetched dream in Elon Musk’s head, space travel is now a high-stakes reality and big business. What began as a bold experiment in 2002 has grown into SpaceX, a powerhouse of over 13,000 employees and a $427 billion valuation. In…
Read More'Cat Tree' hotel project proposed in San Marcos
AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — A Houston-based developer may build a $40 million hotel in San Marcos on the campus of Texas State University. The project is expected to help bring more tourism to the downtown of the fast-growing college town between Austin and San Antonio. Midway Development Group LLC on July 1 will be…
Read MoreState Department pulls visas issued to British punk-rappers Bob Vylan after antisemitic ‘hateful tirade’ at Glastonbury
The US government has pulled visas issued to British punk-rappers Bob Vylan Monday after their antisemitic “hateful tirade” at Glastonbury over the weekend. “The State Department has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants,” Deputy…
Read MoreAustin misses out on WNBA franchise as league announces expansion cities
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030. The city of Austin will miss out during this round of expansion. A group, led by former Texas Longhorn and professional basketball player Fran Harris, previously…
Read MoreA$AP Rocky May Have Just Revealed the Sex of His, Pregnant Rihanna’s Baby
Rihanna might not be the only girl in A$AP Rocky‘s world for much longer. The “F–kin’ Problems” rapper—who shares sons RZA, 3, and Riot Rose, 22 months with the Fenty Beauty founder—may have accidentally revealed the sex of their third baby. While attending the Smurfs world premiere in Brussels June 28, A$AP looked over to pregnant Rihanna when…
Read MoreTropical Storm Barry dissipates; new area of low pressure could form in Gulf
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Barry has dissipated over eastern Mexico, the National Hurricane Center announced. Heavy rain was still expected to continue throughout Monday, but there were no coastal watches or warnings in effect. The remnants of Barry are moving toward the northwest at 12 mph. The maximum sustained winds are 30 mph.…
Read MoreReview: Trust the Darkness, But Follow the Light in Spooky ‘Viola’s Room’
Punchdrunk’s latest production turns a coming-of-age narrative into a tactile, psychological journey. Photo: Marc J. Franklin For all the sensory stimuli enveloping audiences at Punchdrunk’s latest immersion, Viola’s Room, the most mysterious to me was smell. What exactly was that scent hanging about as we carefully trod from bedroom to shadowy maze and dining hall…
Read MoreRyan Lochte’s Ex Kayla Rae Reid Shares Message on “Betrayal” Amid Divorce
Kayla Rae Reid is maintaining a positive outlook. The real estate agent shared a cryptic message amid speculation that estranged husband Ryan Lochte cheated on her. “Reminders I’m telling myself right now,” Kayla—who shares kids Caiden, 7, Liv, 6, and Georgia, 23 months, with Ryan—wrote in a June 28 Instagram carousel post. “You’re stepping into the best chapter…
Read MoreA Modern Traveler’s Guide to San Diego
San Diego is known for its sunshine, beaches and laid-back vibes. But there’s so much more to the city than swells and swimsuit weather. The SoCal destination, located two hours south of Los Angeles, has ample outdoor attractions, from hiking trails in Torrey Pines Nature Reserve to the La Jolla tidal pools—not to mention a…
Read MoreCharlize Theron Jokes Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding Guests “Suck”
Charlize’s lighthearted dig about the guest list, at least, doesn’t come without merit. After all, many celebrities made the guest list for Jeff and Lauren’s big weeklong celebration. Earlier this week, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, as well as Tom Brady, Usher and many more stars were seen arriving at the occasion. Fresh off his…
Read MoreIn a Milestone for Manhattan, a Pair of Coyotes Has Made Central Park Their Home
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For six years, two photographers have carefully followed the canines and documented their secret lives David Lei and Jacqueline Emery Photographs by David Lei and Jacqueline Emery June 30, 2025 8:00 a.m. One of the Central Park coyotes trots by with the New York City skyline as a backdrop. David Lei Key takeaways: What you…
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