ADVERTISEMENTA collection of artifacts linked with President Abraham Lincoln, including the blood-stained leather gloves he worn the night of his assassination, have been sold at an auction in the United States for $7.9 million (€6.9 million).A total of 144 items up for sale to pay off the remainder of a two decade old $8 million
ADVERTISEMENTUS content distributor King Features says it has fired a writer who used artificial intelligence to produce a story on summer reading suggestions that contained books that didn't exist.The list appeared in “Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of Summer," a special section distributed in Sunday's Chicago Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer last week.More
ADVERTISEMENTGorillaz, the famous virtual band created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, are marking their 25th anniversary with a new exhibition at London’s Copper Box later this year.The immersive showcase, titled House Of Kong, takes place for a limited run from 8 August to 3 September, and will allow fans to peek
ADVERTISEMENTCurtain up for Johannes Pietsch. Better known by his stage name JJ, the 24-year-old native of Vienna will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel in tonight's second semi-final. JJ has already made a name for himself with his exceptional range, heartfelt performances and distinctive voice that reaches soprano heights.With his song 'Wasted
ADVERTISEMENTThe man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, is scheduled to be sentenced today.A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February.Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said he will request the maximum 25 years
ADVERTISEMENT The Shroud of Turin is one of the most treasured ancient artefacts, attracting countless tourists to the Italian city - despite the fact that the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin only publicly displays it on special occasions. Also known as the Holy Shroud, the linen cloth bears the faint image of
ADVERTISEMENT Chris Columbus, the celebrated American director of both Home Alone films, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, has questioned the need to reboot the series with the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novels. The filmmaker is currently promoting his Netflix film The Thursday Murder Club, which is based on the