Third Way (h/t TPM), a Democratic pro-trade think tank, has released a new study, “Are Modern Trade Deals Working?” It examines the various “free trade” deals the U.S. has signed since 2000 to conclude that 13 of 17 have led to an improvement in our goods (not …
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
Oscars telecast: come for the music, stay for the …
Lady Gaga will perform in a sure-to-be eye-catching outfit, Tim McGraw adds a little country to Hollywood, Adam Levine brings rock-star swagger and pop duo Tegan and Sara team up with The Lonely Island for kid favorite “Everything Is Awesome.” No, it is not the …
The Whitworth reopens with Cornelia Parker exhibition following a £15 million expansion
The Whitworth, part of The University of Manchester, reopened its doors on 14 February 2015 following a £15 million redevelopment project by MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects), that has transformed the 125 year old Whitworth into a 21st century gallery in the park. The redevelopment, which has been supported by a major Heritage …
Pierre Huyghe Awarded Kurt Schwitters Prize
Pierre HuyghePhoto: The Art Newspaper Pierre Huyghe has won the 2015 Kurt Schwitters Prize, Hannoversche Allgemeine reported. The 52-year-old French artist, known for his "living art" installations, was awarded the prize for his "contemporary reinterpretation of Schwitters' principles of collage and the poetry of everyday life," the…
A second Mona Lisa?
Some say Leonardo’s masterpiece has a twin – another portrait of the Florentine merchant’s wife, painted when she was younger. Alastair Sooke investigates.
Here’s An Exclusive First Listen Of Van Morrison’s New Single ‘Real Real Gone,’ Featuring Michael Bublé
Van Morrison is back with a new studio album. RCA records will release “Duets: Re-working the Catalogue,” featuring songs from the artist’s fruitful repertoire redone with duet partners, including Michael Bublé, the late Bobby Womack and Natalie Cole. The album, which will focus on Morrison’s lesser known tracks, …
“American Sniper” As American Rorschach Test
J. Hoberman: “While American Sniper has drawn a large and diverse audience there is no consensus as to what the movie means. Rush Limbaugh hailed it as’an extension of the November elections’ … Jane Fonda saw it as a movie about the psychic cost of war … The …
In Performance: Luba Mason of ‘Pretty Filthy’
Ms. Mason sings a number from the new musical, from the troupe the Civilians, about people working in the pornography industry.
Prison Architecture and the Question of Ethics
Legality and morality are rising issues for architects who design solitary-confinement cells and death chambers.
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Google is going to end mobile wireless data charges for millions of new customers (GOOG)
Google is planning to end charges for data usage on Android apps in developing countries, according to a report from The Information. It’s in keeping with what we know of Google’s long-term strategy for dominance. The practice of waiving data charges is called a “zero rating.” It’s a …
European Stocks Shrug Off Greece Fears – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalEuropean Stocks Shrug Off Greece FearsWall Street JournalEuropean equity markets largely shrugged off the collapse of crucial negotiations over a new financing deal for Greece, with the euro chalking up strong gains as investors continue to bet that a deal will be reached to secure the country's …
Greece bailout talks collapse
Talks between Greece and eurozone finance ministers over the country’s debt broke down on Monday when Athens rejected a proposal to request a six-month extension of its international bailout as “unacceptable”.
Princeton receives record $300 million donation in rare books
Princeton University just received the largest gift in its 269-year history: $300 million worth of rare books and manuscripts, including the first printed editions of the Bible and the Declaration of Independence.
Oil Rises as OPEC Producers Signal Optimism Over Market Recovery
Futures advanced as much as 1.2 percent, gaining for the third time in four days. There’s a sense of optimism in rising prices and the trend has changed over the past two weeks, Qatar’s Energy Minister Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada said on Monday.
Just How Explicit Will ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Be?
In just a few short days, audiences will pack themselves like sardines into our nation’s movie theaters, eager to see "Fifty Shades of Grey" and all the steamy hot sexing contained within. They k… Read More >
Will Smith Thought After Earth Was a Failure, Too
Will Smith is not a fan of After Earth — and yeah, it’s probably for all the reasons you’re guessing. In an interview with Esquire, the dad/husband/actor talked about how he has always been hungry for having No. 1 movies. Although this drive sounds like it could be a…
Celebrated butcher carves out niche in L.A.’s culinary scene
Wolfgang Puck remembers the time he brought his butcher to Cannes. It was 1976, and the chef was catering an opening night dinner for the film festival. He decided he needed Harvey Gussman — and his beef.