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Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration.

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/.

Sam McAlister was the BBC booker who persuaded Prince Andrew to go on record about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's the subject of new Netflix movie Scoop.

San Diego County and UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health join forces to train 1 million San Diegans in hands-only CPR.

The rains will weaken Wednesday and dwindle away completely by Thursday.

The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend created indelible roles: Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie and Velma Kelly in Chicago.

The 23-year-old was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she protested the demolition of homes in Gaza in 2003. Her memory remains cherished among Palestinians, including the family she lived with.

A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood An art show featuring Award-winning artist: Natasha Monahan Papousek (painted paper collage) September 1 – 15, 2023, Studio 23, Southwestern Artists Association, Spanish Village Arts Center, Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is an art show featuring painted paper collage landscapes and portraits of wildlife from Southern California. The pieces aim to capture the essence of the local wildlife and landscapes that make our region unique. Deeply influenced by Matisse and Monet, Natasha loves bright colors and expresses joie de vivre in all her pieces. Natasha’s work is a testimony to Nature's enduring power and resilience. “I hope to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the incredible diversity of life that exists right here in our backyard. By showcasing the beauty of our local landscapes and wildlife, I aim to foster a greater sense of appreciation and stewardship for our beautiful neighborhood.” The show opens on September 1 and closes on September 15 Held in conjunction with featured artist exhibits by Sneha Craig and Deanne Tiffany Multi-artist reception, Saturday, September 9 at 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: people experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

Women working full-time, year-round jobs earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, and part-timers make even less. Women have to work well into March before they earn what men made the year before.