Sports
January 28, 2026

Free Climber Alex Honnold Successfully Scales 1,667-Foot Tower in Taipei Without Safety Gear

On January 24, 2026, Alex Honnold embarked upon a remarkable—and gravity-defying—challenge. He found himself standing before Taipei 101, a glass, steel, and concrete building that towers some 1,667 feet above the Taiwanese city. His goal was to scale all of the skyscraper’s 101 floors without ropes, harnesses, or safety equipment, as part of Netflix’s Skyscraper Live special.

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Art
January 28, 2026

Littlest Art Fair Spotlights Local Creatives on the Fringes of the Miami Art Scene [Interview]

When Miami Art Week comes to a close and the biggest names in art have gone home, local artists carry on with their lives, creating work year-round as they support their communities. It’s those very creators who often feel left out by the glamour of larger fairs taking place in their own backyard. Aiming to create a space for Miami-grown artists, Daniel Fila (aka Krave)

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Toys
January 27, 2026

Adorable Mini-Robots That React To Sound and Touch Are the Latest in Bag Charms

Labubus were all the rage in 2025, taking over every single handbag and backpack seen on the street. But while the fever for the creepy looking dolls has slowed down, the bag charm craze is here to stay. Taking these furry companions to the next level, Yukai Engineering has released Mirumi, an adorable mini-robot that can react to sound and touch.

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Painting
January 27, 2026

Indigenous Artist’s “History Paintings” Capture Perspectives of Marginalized People Instead of Colonizers

In the 17th century, the French Royal Academy coined the term history painting to describe large-scale works that were generally understood to depict an important event or action involving many people. The happenings could be historical, religious, or even mythological in nature. This genre was particularly influential between the 15th and 19th centuries—even before there was a name for it.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.