At 97, the Japanese artist leaves behind a body of work that transformed dots, repetition, and infinity into a language recognized around the world Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama pictured at her installation "The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away" at the David Zwirner gallery in New York in 2013. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Yayoi Kusama spent decades transforming what could have been perceived as a limitation into raw material for creation. Her dots, infinite nets, pumpkins, and m

At 36, the actress was found in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment. Her official cause of death has not yet been determined. IMAGE PRESS AGENCY / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP By all accounts, Hayden Panettiere appeared to be entering a new chapter of her life. The actress, who rose to international fame playing the seemingly indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet on NBC’s “Heroes,” had spent much of her adult life navigating challenges far removed from the strength

KYIV — August 19, 2026 Photo Disclosure A new political challenge is emerging for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov publicly called for presidential elections to be held despite the ongoing war with Russia. Fedorov’s intervention represents one of the most significant internal challenges to Zelensky’s leadership since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. His remarks come at a particularly sensitive moment for the

WASHINGTON — August 19, 2026 Photo Disclosure President Donald Trump has postponed a planned 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian goods, delaying the measures for three days as Washington and Ottawa work to finalize a trade agreement. The tariffs were scheduled to take effect at midnight Tuesday and would have affected approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. The proposed duties covered products including dairy, alcohol, furniture, clothing, plastics, industria

In an industry long driven by trends and aesthetics, a meaningful shift is taking place. Children’s fashion is evolving toward a more inclusive and human-centered approach, one that values dignity, comfort, and accessibility. At the center of this change is Benny Bee Wear, a company demonstrating that style and functionality can exist together. Photos By Livia Wippich For years, families of children with sensory and functional needs were forced into a difficult choice. They c

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — This May, Brazilian voices take center stage in Los Angeles with Made in Brasil – Solo Works, a two-night performance festival that brings together five solo artists in a bold cultural intervention. Held on May 8 and 9 at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, the event explores immigrant identity, cultural memory, and contemporary dialogue through experimental performance. Photo Credit: Carol Gherardi Produced by Leopold Nunan and directed by Bia

Los Angeles — The rise of Lucca Vieira has been swift, but far from accidental. At just 23 years old, the Brazilian-American director is set to release his debut feature film, The Midway Point, across all English-speaking territories on May 19, with distribution by Level 33 Entertainment. Written at 17 and directed at 20, the coming-of-age drama signals the arrival of a bold new voice in independent cinema — one that blends deeply personal storytelling with a polished, indust

Six months after a controversial statement by President Donald Trump, the U.S. healthcare system is still grappling with the consequences of a claim that sent shockwaves through the medical community. By suggesting that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol due to an alleged link to autism, Trump triggered a chain reaction now unfolding across hospitals, research institutions, and courtrooms. Photo by Hannah Beier/Reuters Preliminary findings published in The Lancet indicate a

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond trend status to become a true game-changer in how companies operate, make decisions, and scale productivity. For expert Claudio Teixeira, the current moment represents more than just another technological cycle—it is a structural transformation on par with the arrival of electricity in industries. Photos Disclosure “The most honest comparison is with electricity. When it reached factories, companies simply swapped steam power for

Embelleze has announced a strategic move to expand its presence in the digital landscape, appointing influencer and entrepreneur Evelyn Regly as its new Head of Social Commerce. The decision strengthens a partnership that has spanned more than a decade and signals the beginning of a new phase centered on performance, conversion, and scalable growth across social platforms. Photo Yuri Teixeira In her new role, Regly will lead initiatives that bridge content creation and digita