February 8, 2025

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European Fine art

Premier League news live: England vs North Macedonia build-up, Euro 2024 qualifier latest and more

The Metro Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram, has written to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters expressing his “concern” over the decision to deduct 10 points from Everton. On Friday, it was confirmed that Everton had been handed a 10-point deduction this season for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. The club was

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The EU AI Act Is a Cautionary Tale in Open-Source AI Regulation – Center for Data Innovation

The European Union’s window of opportunity to get the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) right is quickly closing. The European Commission is pushing to conclude its negotiations on the legislation with the European Council and Parliament before the year ends. There are several areas of disagreement left to hash out within the text, including which

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The World’s 25 Best Hotels for Art Lovers – ARTnews.com

Today’s luxury hotels are often thought of as microcosms, self-sufficient destinations with a wide range of experiences to offer—not only gastronomic, therapeutic, and recreational but also aesthetic. That’s why many of the world’s top hotels make room within their walls for temporary or permanent art displays. Some devote space to a specific creator; others invite

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Hit these holiday markets

Take the stress out of holiday shopping by forgoing shopping malls, long lines and combative consumers. Holiday markets offer one-of-a-kind gifts that show a level of care and extra thought, bypassing fast fashion for fair trade. There are unique finds for the person who has everything and the people on your list who are just

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Louvre Abu Dhabi Adds Regional Treasures to a Cartier Show

Jewelry and crafts from the Muslim world tell the story of one European jewelry house’s fascination with Middle Eastern culture and design in “Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design,” on display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition, through March 24, is a reimagined version of “Cartier and Islamic Art:

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US Autoworkers End Strike with Pay Raises and a Chance to Unionize EV Battery Plants

There’s been predictions that a transition to electric vehicles would hurt autoworkers. But this week U.S. autoworkers ended their strike after winning “significant gains in pay and benefits,” reports the Associated Press: The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, that along with a similar deal with General Motors will

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Artprice’s Standardized Marketplace® now accepts cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum for transactions on its platform

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2023 /CNW/ — According to thierry Ehrmann, Founder of Artprice and CEO of Artmarket: “After a period of very cautious observation, cryptocurrencies are now showing positive signals. Artprice by Artmarket now considers the circumstances favorable to integrate – as of today – the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum across the entirety of its famous Standardized Marketplace®, created in

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The IMF Launches ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ Handbook, Says CBDCs Could Someday Replace Cash

An anonymous reader shared this report from CNBC: Central bank digital currencies have the potential to replace cash, but adoption could take time, said Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday. “CBDCs can replace cash which is costly to distribute in island economies,” she said Wednesday at the Singapore FinTech Festival.

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The FSF Condemns Unauthorized Derivatives of GNU Licenses

The Free Sofware Foundation issued a clarifying blog post this week, saying the organization is “pleased when people use GNU licenses to distribute and license software.” But “we condemn the use of unauthorized, confusing derivatives of the licenses.” Unfortunately, some authors engage in confusing practices by drafting licenses using existing terms and conditions of GNU

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Where To Eat In Paris Right Now: The Best 10 Restaurants

Paris, the epicenter of culinary innovation, is abuzz with new dining destinations that are redefining the city’s gastronomic landscape. From the opulent revival of iconic Art Nouveau bastions like Maxim’s to the daring and adventurous flavors found at spots like Boubalé, showcasing the richness of Eastern European cuisine, the dining scene in the French capital

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