An 18th Century oil painting at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery was reportedly damaged when a tourist tripped while taking a selfie in front of Ferdinando de’ Medici’s portrait. Museum director Simone Verde indicated that although repairs are feasible, stricter visitor behavior regulations may be necessary due to the growing trend of visitors prioritizing social media over art appreciation.
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U2 guitarist The Edge becomes Irish citizen
The Edge, U2's guitarist, was granted Irish citizenship at a ceremony in Killarney, County Kerry, marking a significant moment for the musician, who was born in England and had lived in Ireland since childhood. At 63, he celebrated this "monumental day" while wearing an Irish tricolour flag clip on his lapel, finally joining his bandmates as a legally recognized Irish citizen. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Edge, the guitarist from the famous...
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