Posts by Sophie Clearwater
50 Years of Groundbreaking Work: Kunstmuseum Basel Puts Helen Frankenthaler Front and Center
Helen Frankenthaler in her studio on East 83rd Street in New York, with April Mood (1974) in the background. Photo: Alexander Liberman, © J. Paul Getty Trust, Works © 2026 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc / ProLitteris, Zurich. In 1950s New York, The Irascibles was the name given to a group of Abstract Expressionists who protested…
Read MoreOil prices dip amid optimism over potential US-Iran deal
Oil prices decreased early Monday amid negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the Middle East conflict. West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the benchmark for North American markets, dipped by more than 6.1 percent to $90.68 as of early Monday. Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, dropped…
Read MoreOver 200 people died in national parks last year: Where most were reported
Few of the deaths involved wildlife. Source link
Read MoreThe highest-paying job in every state, according to federal data
Cardiologists are the highest-paid occupation in 14 states, while orthopedic surgeons lead the way in eight others. Source link
Read MoreInjured Yamal and Williams in Spain's World Cup squad, no Real Madrid players named
MADRID (AP) — Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included Monday in Spain’s World Cup squad. Yamal and Williams sustained muscle injuries late in the season but coach Luis de la Fuente said he expects them to be fit for the start of the World Cup. Spain opens its campaign against Cape Verde…
Read MoreKrause Springs: One of Central Texas' most drought-resilient swimming holes
Open most of the year, Krause Springs remains one of Central Texas’ most popular swimming holes, having never gone dry even in years of extreme drought. Source link
Read MoreFrom Midnight Casts to Authorized Editions: Understanding the Market for Posthumously Produced Art
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Entombment (detail), 1654. Etching and drypoint; plate: 8 5/16 x 6 3/8 in. (21.1 x 16.2 cm.), sheet (cut nearly to platemark): 8 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (21.5 x 16.5 cm.), framed: 20 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (51.8 x 39.1 cm.). Courtesy St. Louis Art Museum, public-domain content This…
Read MoreBlue Hole: A historic oasis in Williamson County with a striking hue
A tranquil lagoon on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River, Georgetown’s Blue Hole Park has been a staple for locals and tourists to cool off during the hot summer months. Source link
Read MoreLovable’s Revenue Chief Ryan Meadows on the Swedish Startup’s Explosive Growth
Ryan Meadows is steering Lovable’s go-to-market strategy as demand for A.I. coding tools surges. Courtesy Lovable As interest in “vibe coding” spreads rapidly, so is the footprint of Lovable, a Swedish startup known for its A.I. coding tools for non-technical users. After raising $330 million at a $6.6 billion valuation last December, the company opened its first…
Read MoreHamilton Pool: Rain can help waterfall flow but brings bacteria problem
Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of Central Texas’ most historic and iconic swimming holes, best known for turquoise water surrounded by limestone, a towering 50-foot waterfall and a collapsed rock grotto. Source link
Read MoreBarton Springs: Recent rain has helped water flow, but it's not enough to alleviate drought
April and the beginning of May brought much-needed rainfall to Central Texas, helping improve water levels at Barton Springs, but the drought still continues. Source link
Read MoreWhat to Know About Türkiye’s Deepening Democratic Crisis
As Özel left the party headquarters, T24 reported that chanters outside yelled, “Fallen Kemal,” “Traitor Kemal,” and “Kılıçdaroğlu is the hope of the AKP.” The CHP’s role in Türkiye The CHP is a center-left socialist party first established in 1923 by Türkiye’s founding father, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. A military coup in 1980 closed down several…
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