In Rome, the National Gallery of Ancient Art at Palazzo Barberini is hosting a blockbuster exhibition titled “Caravaggio 2025,” showcasing the artist’s career from his humble beginnings to his controversial legacy, with over 60,000 tickets sold. The show features 24 works, including pieces loaned from American museums, allowing for unique comparisons and scholarly insights into Caravaggio’s artistry and authorship, as well as the emergence of recently discovered paintings like the portrait of Maffeo Barberini and an “Ecce Homo” painting that may be attributed to Caravaggio, making it a significant event for art historians and enthusiasts alike.
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Man attacks Ohio police, steals cruiser before being shot dead
Bodycam footage from the Ohio State Patrol reveals DeShawn Leeth, 30, attacking a trooper after a rollover crash on April 4, 2025, before stealing the patrol car and later being shot dead by Pennsylvania State Police. The incident escalated after Leeth pushed the officer while shouting threats, leading to a physical confrontation where the officer sustained minor injuries. Leeth, a community leader and executive director of a nonprofit for at-risk youth, had a prior criminal...
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