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March 19, 2025

$11 Million Sale of Famed Stradivarius Violin Establishes Largest Scholarship Endowment for Boston Music Schoolโ€™s Students

Would you part with a priceless heirloom to support future generations? The New England Conservatory is answering that question with a remarkable endowment they are bestowing on their studentsโ€”and itโ€™s all thanks to the $11 million sale of a violin previously in their collection. A Stradivarius violin, to be exact. Created by renowned violin maker Antonio Stradivari in 1714, the instrument was made during what is considered Stradivariโ€™s โ€œgolden period.

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February 24, 2025

National Park Service Ranger Impacted by DOGE Firings Speaks Out

As part of President Donald Trump's goal to curb government spending, thousands of federal workers have been fired under the direction of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). These sweeping cuts have hit all government agencies, including the National Park Service. Though not officially announced by the administration, about 1,000 employees were impacted by these layoffs. According to the Associated Press, this number has been confirmed by Democratic Senators and House representatives.

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February 6, 2025

Annie Leibovitz and Lisa Saltzman Launch Inaugural Photography Prize Celebrating Emerging Photography Talent

Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has launched a new photography prize to promote emerging talent. Organized in collaboration with philanthropist and photographer Lisa Saltzman, the Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize has just announced the six international photographers who have been shortlisted for their talent and visual storytelling abilities. The photographers, who hail from Ukraine, Nigeria, Romania, the Netherlands, the United States, and France, will have the opportunity to win a share of the $20,000 prize fund.

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