Theaster Gates Acquires Pickard China Factory in Illinois
Artist Theaster Gates buys struggling fine china manufacturer Pickard China, aiming to revive American artisanal manufacturing.
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Artist Theaster Gates buys struggling fine china manufacturer Pickard China, aiming to revive American artisanal manufacturing.
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences, a 200-year-old museum, closes due to financial struggles.
In a surprising turn of events, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, defying conventional wisdom that an American would never become pope.
The US has introduced a new global health strategy, requiring countries to co-invest in healthcare programs and share data in exchange for funding.
Germany's political center struggles to stay relevant amid gains by far-right and far-left parties, sparking concerns about the country's stability and economy.
Zimbabwean music legend Thomas Mapfumo has confirmed receiving his full US$1 million performance fee from businessman Wicknell Chivayo before his death in a helicopter crash.
U.S. employers add only 29,000 jobs in September, much less than August
WestProp Holdings aims to contribute towards easing Zimbabwe's housing shortage with large-scale residential developments.
Zimbabwe in shock after businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash, sparking debate on politics of patronage and philanthropy.
US added only 29,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected
Wicknell Chivayo's helicopter crash death sparks reflection on Zimbabwe's weakened institutions
Netflix series The Polygamist sparks global conversation on African culture