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The Oscar winner donated $35,000 to create a computer center in the LA library that replaced his childhood home. Nearly 30 years later, he's still quietly supporting the Los Feliz branch with surprise visits and five-year subscriptions.
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After five centuries apart, nearly 2,000 pages from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks have been digitally reunited for the first time since they were cut up and scattered across the globe. Researchers matched watermarks, dimensions, and materials to reconstruct 50 complete pages that reveal the Renaissance genius's creative process.
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For just five weeks during the Winter Olympics, visitors can climb scaffolding to see a hidden Leonardo da Vinci mural up close at Milan's Sforza Castle. The rare viewing opportunity happens before the masterpiece closes for 18 months of final restoration work.
A Renaissance ferry designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1513 is helping modern commuters skip traffic jams in northern Italy. The engine-free boat runs solely on river current and costs just €1.50 to cross.
Over 113,000 people across 141 countries are joining together to create a digital photo mosaic of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, one tile at a time. The project, inspired by the Renaissance master's own struggles with finishing work, invites a million people to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Italy's Leonardo will deploy the first field test of its revolutionary "security dome" in Ukraine by late 2026, combining satellites, sensors, and AI to protect against threats from land, sea, air, and space. Twenty countries are already evaluating the technology that could unlock $21 billion in new opportunities.
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a public building designed by Vitruvius, the legendary Roman architect whose work inspired Leonardo da Vinci. Researchers have been searching for this exact structure for over 500 years.
Archaeologists in Italy discovered a basilica designed by Vitruvius, the legendary engineer whose work inspired Leonardo da Vinci and shaped architecture for 2,000 years. After five centuries of searching, researchers found the building exactly where his ancient writings described it.
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After centuries of searching, archaeologists in Italy have discovered a basilica designed by ancient Rome's most famous architect, matching his 2,000-year-old blueprints with stunning precision. The find in Fano marks the first physical evidence of a building created by Vitruvius, whose ideas inspired Leonardo da Vinci.
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first woman to officially declare an Olympic Games open at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 nations gathered for a spectacular multi-city celebration featuring star performances and Leonardo da Vinci-inspired Olympic cauldrons.
Paul Thomas Anderson's nuanced drama about everyday revolutionaries swept the 98th Academy Awards, beating crowd favorite 'Sinners' with a message about finding hope in life's gray areas. In a divided world, the film's celebration of both dreamers and doers resonated with voters looking for unity over anger.
The United States kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in front of 70,492 roaring fans at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice as the co-hosts delivered a dominant performance that has the entire nation buzzing with hope.
Bear, an Australian koolie who saved over 100 koalas during the devastating 2019 bushfires, has retired after a decade of life-saving work. Now conservationists are searching for the perfect ball-obsessed pup to continue his legacy protecting endangered koalas.
After years of militia violence drove elephants away, nearly 500 have returned to Congo's Virunga National Park, transforming the landscape back to its original state. The park also celebrated the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins, one of nine healthy gorilla births this spring.
A new clean energy startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power massive AI data centers without straining local electric grids. The technology stores solar energy as heat and converts it to electricity on demand, solving one of tech's biggest climate challenges.
A startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power AI data centers with clean energy around the clock, using innovative solar technology that stores energy as heat. The approach could fuel America's AI boom without straining local power grids.
The United States launched its first home World Cup in 32 years with a stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay, delivering its biggest win ever in the tournament. Houston fans celebrated the thrilling performance at watch parties across the city, which will host seven World Cup matches this month.
A £1 billion government contract just secured 600 new jobs and saved a historic helicopter factory from closure. The Yeovil facility will become the global home of military helicopter production for decades to come.
A charity curling tournament in Duluth raised nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger, then received a stunning $300,000 surprise donation that brought the total to $470,000. The event honors a late curling champion who believed in choosing joy even during his battle with brain cancer.
Italy defeated England for the first time in rugby history, winning 23-18 in Rome after 32 straight losses. The victory marks a turning point for Italian rugby and proves the team's remarkable growth over recent years.
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