UK’s National Gallery will use 0 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection

UK’s National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection

LONDON — Britain’s National Gallery announced Tuesday that it will use a whopping 375 million pounds ($510 million) in donations to open a new wing that, for the first time, will include modern art. Founded in 1824, the gallery has amassed a centuries-spanning collection of Western paintings by artists from Leonardo da Vinci to J.M.W…

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Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks

Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks, with the president calling the famous actor “destructive” and “WOKE.” Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award on Sept. 25, but the U.S. Military…

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What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

“Only Murders in the Building” returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album “Play” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The Netflix…

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In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says “violence or threats of violence” against judges shouldn’t be the cost of public service. But in an interview at the court with The Associated Press about her new book, “Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution,” Barrett was not willing to join other…

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‘The Penguin’ snags top Creative Arts Emmy awards for technical performance

‘The Penguin’ snags top Creative Arts Emmy awards for technical performance

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Penguin” made a splash during Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, taking home eight awards for the “Batman” spin-off’s craft and technical work. The show, which is up for outstanding limited or anthology series at next weekend’s main Primetime Emmy Awards, took awards for hairstyling, costumes, prosthetic makeup,…

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