Art museums could change thinking process – study

Harriet Heywood BBC News, Cambridgeshire Jo Underhill Almost 190 people were part of the research at Kettle’s Yard gallery in Cambridge Visiting an art museum could change how we think about our lives, according to researchers. A University of Cambridge study found people’s ability to think in abstract ways was boosted by admiring art. The … Read more

Accused strike violator was subject to a ‘flawed’ and ‘improper’ discipline process, WGA trial chair says

A chair of a trial committee of the Writers Guild of America West has called out the union’s handling of disciplinary proceedings against one member accused of flouting the union’s rules during the 2023 strike. In a four-page letter , Jill Goldsmith, a former public defender from Cook County, conveyed profound concerns over the process … Read more

Barcelona points deduction? FIFA process explained as Osasuna appeal over ineligible player in LaLiga clash

“The club understands that the participation of Inigo Martinez in yesterday’s match violated article 5 of Annex I of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players,” Osasuna said in a statement. “(It) specifies that a player who does not join or leaves his national team for medical reasons may not play matches … Read more

The Grammy Museum’s Sonic Playground: Where accessibility meets creativity

The Grammy Museum’s second floor just got a little louder. Sonic Playground, its newest permanent exhibit, demystifies the music-making process for people of all ages. Its 17 different interactive installations — featuring soundproof recording booths, an instrument-filled stage and even a how-to-DJ booth — allow visitors to uncover their musical potential. “We hope people can … Read more