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Investment Funds Are Obsessed With Old Rock And Pop Songs – Why?

It’s not because they’ll live forever; think of the precipitous decline of Elvis’ music and memorabilia. It’s because they’re hot right now and for the next few years. And if you’re a young singer? Well. “The future of the music business is in fashion, make-up, booze, shoes—almost anything except the music itself. If you’re looking for the next Dylan, you are advised to forget about songs entirely. See who has the best side deals, because the sides are now the main course.” – Culture Notes of an Honest Broker

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Smithsonian Is Using AI To Help Interpret Its Collection

The goal is to allow the public and scholars to both search the institution’s collection and draw connections across the Smithsonian and other organizations, such as the Library of Congress, to gain a deeper sense of how communities formed and functioned at the nation’s birth. - AP News
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How Ravinia Reconfigured Itself

The pavilion reopened partway through the 2026 summer season after two seasons of design and construction, then quickly began demonstrating its newfound flexibility. - Architect Magazine

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