August 27, 2026
Living
Odds and ends Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
Today In History
People evacuate office buildings after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Beijing Monday, May 12, 2008. A 7.5-magnitude quake struck central China on Monday and was felt as far away as Thailand and Vietnam. Thousands of people evacuated buildings in Beijing, some 900 miles (1,500 kilometers) from the epicenter. The quake struck 57 miles
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2026. There are 233 days left in the year.
Odds and ends The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
Midnight Milestone
Sponsors offer support to after graduation event at Mall
Church News
Panther Park Missionary Baptist Church of Morristown, will begin Revival services beginning Sunday, May 10 beginning at the 11 a.m. service. Evangelists are Carl Crigger and Michael Crigger. Evening services with services at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. weeknights. Everyone welcome. Pastor is Terry Cozart. Church is located on Cameron Road near Panther Creek State Park in Morristown.
Odds and ends Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased a soccer ball, as well as a larger dream of competing at the global level. Children shrieked in joy as they watched a goalie dive to block an attempt with her remaining hand.