Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial installation involving a banana duct-taped to a wall is once again sparking discussion about the value of art. This month, the renowned auction house Sotheby’s will auction off one of the three editions of the artwork in New York, with an estimated price of between US$1m and US$1.5m. The winning … Read more
The University of Chicago has received a $75 million donation to support the construction of a new cancer pavilion at UChicago Medicine, the university announced Thursday. The gift comes from the AbbVie Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing health inequities, and will help fund an $815 million, 575,000-square-foot freestanding cancer center that will combine research, … Read more
Brazilian football star Neymar da Silva Santos, Jr. has purchased an empty waterfront lot in Miami for $26 million, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The property is located in the upscale Bal Harbour area. The land, which is less than an acre in size, has been listed for sale before at higher prices, … Read more
50 Cent recently disclosed that he declined a $3 million offer to join Donald Trump at his controversial New York rally. The rapper, who has previously expressed admiration for the former president, discussed the opportunity during an interview on The Breakfast Club. He confirmed that he had received a call and was also invited to … Read more
The STEM Careers Coalition, based in Charlotte, NC, has exceeded its goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule. Since its inception in 2019, the Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, with 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, with 65% from Title I schools. Student STEM … Read more
Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and a rainforest, Secret Bay is a luxury hotel that is consistently ranked as the best in the region. With rates ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per night, guests can enjoy private plunge pools, access to pristine beaches, and relaxation in natural thermal springs in the resort’s secluded and lush … Read more
James Conroy, a 54-year-old executive, is set to join the well-known retailer Ross Stores next month. He will be taking over the role of CEO from Barbara Rentler, who has been with the company since 1986 and has been serving as CEO since 2014. Conroy will officially start on December 2, 2024, and will report … Read more
Washington and Lee University has received a generous gift of $132 million that will enable the institution to adopt a need-blind admissions policy, in addition to its current commitment to meeting the full financial needs of students without requiring them to take out loans. The university made this announcement on Thursday. The donation from William … Read more
The California Department of Education has announced the recipients of $470 million in grants for the Golden State Pathways Program for the third time on Friday. The program is aimed at high schools creating career pathways in fields such as STEM, education, and health care, but it has faced challenges in its rollout. The initial … Read more
Matthew Garrett, a former professor at Bakersfield College, recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit with his former employer. The settlement, which includes a $2.4 million payment from the Kern Community College District, also resulted in Garrett’s resignation. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleged that the … Read more