Georgia O’Keeffe bought a small Ghost Ranch home in 1940 and spent decades painting the surrounding desert; a conservation plan is now protecting 6,000 acres from development

For the unversed, Ghost Ranch sits amid the dramatic red and yellow cliffs of the Piedra Lumbre, about 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe along U.S. 84. The region became closely associated with O’Keeffe, whose paintings transformed its cliffs, mesas, bones and expansive skies into some of the most recognizable images in American art. Long…

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‘Festivals are inclusive’: Amruta Fadnavis opposes VHP call to bar Muslims from Navratri events | India News

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, his wife Amruta Fadnavis (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, said there was nothing wrong with Muslims participating in Navratri and other festivals, after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) called for Muslims to be barred from the upcoming Navratri festivities, a demand endorsed by…

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In 1989, a Canadian couple bought 187 acres on Ontario’s Wilson Island as a family sanctuary; 36 years later, they donated it so its forests, wetlands and wildlife would stay protected

Jim and Anne Purvis donated their 187-acre Wilson Island property after 36 years of stewardship. (Photo: Northumberland Land Trust) A Canadian couple who spent 36 years protecting a 187-acre island property as a private family sanctuary have donated the land to conservation, ensuring its forests, wetlands and wildlife remain protected for generations to come.Jim and…

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‘Crushing those who question’: Rahul Gandhi demands Punjab FM’s resignation over Gulzar Singh’s death | India News

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Aam Aadmi Party of “crushing those who question” the Punjab government after a man died by suicide following alleged pressure to apologise for publicly questioning the state’s finance minister over the drug menace in the state.In a social media post on X, Rahul…

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Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD eyes first state government since the Nazi Party

Demonstrators hold banners during a protest after AfD’s victory, in Berlin. Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its strongest-ever result in a state election, raising fears that the party could make further gains in upcoming polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.The protests followed the…

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Copenhagen’s £200m underground Natural History Museum, under construction since 2019, to open in 2027 with eight galleries, 14m specimens, dinosaur skeletons, 3D exhibits and Ocean Hall

Copenhagen’s £200 million Natural History Museum will open its new underground galleries in 2027. (Photo: Natural History Museum Denmark) A huge new underground attraction is set to open in one of Europe’s most popular cities, promising visitors immersive experiences, dinosaur fossils and access to millions of specimens collected over centuries.The new Natural History Museum in…

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A Napa art center is giving up development rights on 162 of its 217 acres; the deal protects 75% of the estate while directing up to $1.85 million back to the arts

A major conservation agreement in California’s Napa Valley is set to permanently protect much of the sprawling landscape surrounding the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, while potentially providing the institution with up to $1.85 million to support its cultural operations. Announced August 25 by the Land Trust of Napa County, the deal brings together…

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Archaeologists were excavating a Roman cemetery in Poland when they found a much older man buried with two decapitated human heads, 42 animal teeth and a battle axe

Ancient Polish burial reveals man with 2 skulls, 42-tooth necklace and battle axe (Image Credit: X/ @sputnik_brasil) Archaeologists investigating a Roman-period cemetery in Poland made an unexpected discovery when they came across a burial that was thousands of years older than the surrounding graves. Instead of a Roman-era burial, they found the nearly complete skeleton…

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Indians trust the classroom, see better opportunities abroad: Global survey | India News

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. Not because the Ipsos Education Monitor survey mirrors the plot of the Shah Rukh Khan-Juhi Chawla film, but because the title neatly captures the contradiction in its India findings. Indians may believe better opportunities for growth and prosperity lie offshore, yet they remain remarkably bullish about their education system, their…

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N3on vs. Sneako explained as AI streamer controversy leads to accusations of betrayal, clout chasing and fake friendship

The friendship between Kick streamers N3on and Sneako has taken an unexpected turn after a disagreement over artificial intelligence spilled into a very public clash. What began with N3on unveiling an AI version of himself quickly became a debate about friendship, loyalty, money and the future of streaming. Their exchange has since grown sharper, with…

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