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Ex-Bond girl Halle Berry doesn’t think making 007 a woman is ‘the right thing to do’
Former “Die Another Day” Bond girl Halle Berry weighed in on whether the iconic James Bond character should ever be played by a woman. While serving on the jury for the Cannes...
Harvard’s cheap copy of Magna Carta turns out to be extremely rare 13th-century royal document
Harvard University for decades assumed it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta in its collection, a stained and faded document it had purchased for less than $30. But two...
Trump border czar fires back at AOC over DOJ probe remarks: ‘Why doesn’t she pass some legislation?’
Trump administration “border czar” Tom Homan fired back at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., after she responded to questions Tuesday about the potential of being investigated by the Department of...
Rhode Island man bummed out by ‘RUMP’ typo on $640 ‘limited edition’ president-themed watch: report
What time is it? “RUMP” time. A Rhode Island man was left crestfallen when a pricey pink President Trump-themed watch he purchased for his wife arrived with a conspicuous...
Sam Altman’s OpenAI Is Mulling a Data Center in the Middle East
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman waits to meet the Saudi Crown Prince at the Royal Court in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. AFP via Getty Images As President Donald Trump’s...
At Sotheby’s, a $70M Giacometti Fails to Sell While Works By Munch and Cézanne Ignite Buyer Excitement
Sotheby’s Modern Evening Auction saw a headline lot by Giacometti falter dramatically, casting a shadow over an otherwise solid $186.4 million result. Brendon Cook/BFA.com If the prevailing art market...
Six Decades On, Joan Jonas Is Still Leaving Space for Mystery
Joan Jonas’ evolving practice explores a wide variety of themes without ever reducing them to simple narratives. Photo: Toby Coulson To experience the work of renowned multimedia artist Joan...
Observer Expert Insights: Contributor Guidelines
FAQ Can a single Expert Insights column feature more than one byline? Yes, and this is not uncommon. Many contributors collaborate with industry peers on their Observer columns.Does Observer...
A $20K Electric Pickup Truck Made by a Jeff Bezos-backed Startup Is Surprising Popular
The EV company offers a low-cost pickup truck. © Slate Automotive Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup based out of Troy, Mich., has garnered the attention of high-profile investors...
Billionaire Edward Zeng On Building a Tech-First Art Foundation to Confront What Comes Next
Each show in “ARTECHISM” explores the intersection of art, technology and the future of humanity. Artech Art Foundation In recent years, the possibilities at the intersection of art and...
