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New-look 76ers were pretty happy to ‘be a little spoiler’ during Knicks’ banner night
The Knicks began the night with a celebration 53 years in the making, raising their first championship banner since 1973.  The new-look 76ers were the ones celebrating by the...
How ‘Dancing With the Stars’ acknowledged Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension drama on ‘Dedication Night’
“Dancing With the Stars” addressed pro Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension head-on during Tuesday’s emotion-packed “Dedication Night” episode. “As you can see, Alan Bersten is with Jenna Dewan because Val is...
Woman causes deadly three-car crash in Utah — while watching porn on her phone: police
It was an erotic accident. A California driver caused a fatal car crash in Utah while watching porn on her phone, police said.  A woman crashed her vehicle while...
University of Chicago hit with second fraternity sexual assault lawsuit in a week 
A second young woman claims she was raped at a frat party near the University of Chicago, according to an explosive new lawsuit — over a week after the...
Washington Post columnist reinstated after being canned for Charlie Kirk posts brags her victory
A columnist took a victory lap Tuesday as The Washington Post was ordered to give her back pay after she challenged her firing last year. “POV: Channeling my inner Rihanna because...
Investors eagerly await key Anthropic filing to see blockbuster IPO will stoke demand
With investors likely to get more details of Anthropic’s pending initial public offering as soon as Friday, the question is whether the official disclosures for the AI giant will...
Observer’s Guide to the Must-See Paris Art Week Shows
Following London’s busy art week, the French capital reclaims the spotlight, showcasing an ever-expanding ecosystem of galleries, institutions, fairs and private foundations. The latest arrival is Large, an art...
As Google and OpenAI Race to Automate Work, Trust Is the Next A.I. Battleground
From proposals and contracts to customer communications, enterprise A.I. requires more than impressive demonstrations: it needs clear permissions, consistent standards and systems that keep businesses accountable for the outcome....
Inside Karim Crippa’s Vision for an Even More Parisian Art Basel Paris
Art Basel Paris returns on October 23-25, 2026, for its fifth edition—the first under director Karim Crippa. Courtesy of Art Basel Since its launch in 2022 as Paris+ par...
Exclusive | ‘American Pickers’ alum Frank Fritz’s loved ones head to trial for bitter $6M estate battle 2 years after his death
“American Pickers” alum Frank Fritz’s father, Bill Fritz, and three of his friends are heading to trial in their battle over his $6 million estate two years after his...
Asia Now, Paris Internationale and Post-Fair Open the City’s Art Week on a Confident Note
Paris Internationale opened with Asia NOW and Post-Fair on October 19, 2026. Photo: Elisa Carollo for Observer Paris Art Week starts earlier every year, as collectors and art professionals...
Democrat’s mom urges Ohio to vote against ‘liar’ daughter in brutal ad — but Amy Acton’s family says truth is even more jarring
WASHINGTON — A jarring new ad in the Ohio governor’s race features Democrat Amy Acton’s birth mother denouncing her and calling her a liar — but Acton says her...