American leaders have been given ornate gifts over the course of the nation’s history.
Gifts to U.S. Presidents: A Long-standing Tradition The White House is currently facing scrutiny over President Trump’s potential acceptance of a luxurious jumbo jet from the Qatar government, a plane valued at around $400 million that might serve as a new Air Force One. However, this situation isn’t unique; U.S. leaders have a long history […]
Trump’s 2023 mugshot spotted hanging in ornate frame near Oval Office
A copy of the front page of the New York Post featuring a mugshot of President Donald Trump was found hanging from a gorgeous gold frame near the White House oval office at a press conference this week. The photo was taken at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia after Trump turned himself on August […]
Ganavya: Like the Sky, I’ve Been Too Quiet review – ornate Tamil vocals, flutes and Floating Points | Music
THis complex vocal acrobatics of North Indian classical music have become fertile ground for exciting fusions in recent years. Singer Arooj Aftab’s delicate variations on Urdu poetry provide the perfect accompaniment to the ambient synth soundscapes and expansive strings of 2021’s Vulture Prince and 2023’s Love in Exile. It also provides the perfect accompaniment for […]