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In an historic Brooklyn cemetery, a death educator and a professional knitter have been holding an event series called "Grieving & Weaving" to help people process loss through collective crafting.

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and began treatment Monday, Buckingham Palace says.

Gardens are blooming across the country, and while you’ll likely see plenty of roses and brightly-colored zinnias on porches and patios this summer, one much-hyped trend is very, very dark.

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

Louisville is wrestling over what to do with a statue of its colonial namesake, French King Louis XVI. Museums and the public are hesitant to put it back on display.

Transoceanic Dialogues: "Exotic" Arts at Imperial Courts, 1550–1750 Transoceanic trade in the early modern period brought an influx of global arts into cosmopolitan courts around the world. To contextualize and critique the resulting artistic dialogues, noting connections to imperialism and colonialism, we'll look closely at three monarchs: Elizabeth I in England, Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II in Prague, and the Qianlong Emperor in Qing China. We'll examine how these rulers influenced and responded to cross-cultural interactions at their courts - and how they used the arts to legitimize their rule. About Weili Jin Weili Jin has been passionate about the history of art ever since first seeing Botticelli in the second grade. Ten years later, he continues to specialize in the paintings of Renaissance Florence, particularly the patronage of the Medici. Most recently, he has worked to develop the YouTube channel “Narrative Art History,” a lecture series that contextualizes Renaissance art in a continuous, chronological narrative. For more information about The Close Looking Project initiative, visit closelooking.org/.

In episode 5, Daemon's dreams go from spooky to scandalous. Plus: Your choice of kings — original recipe or extra-crispy.

Wyoming lawmakers have given two years for the Grand Teton National Park to buy the Kelly Parcel for $100 million. But the pristine land has become a bargaining chip for other things, too.

The Del Mar Village Association and Del Mar Plaza are hosting a Winter Taste & Sip as part of a North Pole by the Sea holiday celebration. The Taste & Sip event will take place on December 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. A holiday tree lighting ceremony will follow at 5:00 p.m. Stroll the festively decorated streets of Del Mar while enjoying culinary creations from award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants, sips from local beverage partners at “Sip Stops” inside downtown Del Mar businesses, dance with the Grinch, listen to live music and get photos with Santa, and enjoy other holiday happenings as part of the North Pole by the Sea family-friendly festivities. The cost for admission is $50. Taste only tickets are available for $40 for those under 21 years old or who do not plan to enjoy the Sip Stop beverages. The local partners participating in the Winter Taste & Sip are Monarch Ocean Pub, II Fornaio, Tamarindo Del Mar, An’s Gelato, Pacifica Del Mar, The Cottage, Sunset Sunglass, SeaBiscuit, Urban Girl and Jennifer Croll. Tickets include: -Delicious tastes from Del Mar Village restaurants -Refreshing sips from local beverage partners, hosted inside Del Mar Village businesses -Live musical performances throughout the village -Commemorative GoVino tasting glass Net proceeds from the Winter Taste & Sip benefit the Del Mar Village Association so it can continue its mission supporting Del Mar small businesses to keep the downtown vibrant and welcoming to locals and visitors alike. This year, a portion of the proceeds will be used to help fund a new holiday tree that will be on display in Del Mar Village. For more information visit: visitdelmarvillage.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon.