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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning. Here’s your daily AJ newsletter. It didn’t make our top five list, but I was particularly intrigued by the story of scientists tracking eye movements while participants were watching movies to figure out how people experience stories. Turns out there are big differences from one person to the next.

  1. What DeSantis Arts Funding cuts in Florida are Doing
    Governor Ron DeSantis’s arts funding cuts are hitting education hard, forcing over 600 organizations to slash programs, particularly in rural areas. Read more on The Washington Post.
  2. Newport Art Museum Layoffs
    The Newport Art Museum has laid off all its curators amid severe financial challenges, leaving its future uncertain. Read more on Hyperallergic.
  3. Ken Ludwig’s £1 Million Donation
    Playwright Ken Ludwig has donated £1 million to preserve Hall’s Croft, the historic home of Shakespeare’s daughter. Read more on Time Out UK.
  4. Bellevue Arts Museum Closes
    Bellevue Arts Museum has shut down indefinitely after a failed fundraising campaign, with no clear plans for reopening. Read more on The Seattle Times.
  5. Giller Prize Drops Scotiabank from Name
    The Giller Prize has cut ties with Scotiabank amid controversies over the bank’s investments in an Israeli arms manufacturer. Read more on The Toronto Star.

See you tomorrow.

Doug

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