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March 17, 2026

Italy Buys Rare Caravaggio Portrait for $35 Million

After more than a year of negotiations, the Italian state has bought a rare portrait by Caravaggio, the Baroque painter behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. The purchase, which clocked in at a whopping €30 million (about $35 million), stands as one of the country’s largest state investments for a single artwork, according to a statement from the Culture Ministry. But the acquisition is not just significant because of its price tag.

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February 19, 2026

RIP Jesse Jackson: Legendary Civil Rights Leader Dies at 84

On February 17, 2026, Jesse Jackson, one of the most prominent civil rights leaders in the United States, died at 84. Throughout his legendary career within activism and politics, Jackson advocated tirelessly for racial and economic justice, worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and eventually launched his own presidential campaigns in the 1980s. Born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, S.C.

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February 11, 2026

Countries Across Europe Are Considering Social Media Bans for Kids Under 16 Years Old

A push for a teenagerless internet is gaining ground in Europe. It wouldn’t exactly be teenagerless, but if regulators in countries such as Spain and the Czech Republic are successful, young people under 16 years old would be banned from social media apps, including Instagram and Snapchat. On February 3, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his country’s plans to implement an under-16 ban from social media.

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January 29, 2026

Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde Among Celebrities Condemning ICE at Sundance Film Festival

During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, held in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, several high-profile actors condemned the actions of ICE amid its lethal and continued attacks on Minneapolis communities. Earlier this month, ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good, an act that the Trump administration has consistently deemed as self-defense. Last week, Border Patrol agents also killed anti-ICE protestor Alex Pretti, sparking increased outrage and protests throughout the Minnesotan city.

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