My Modern Met - July 22 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Google Pays Tribute to Uvalde School Shooting Victim’s Colorful Artwork](=)​ [Google Pays Tribute to Uvalde School Shooting Victim’s Colorful Artwork] In March, when she submitted her drawing to the Doodle for Google contest, 10-year-old Alithia Haven Ramirez was hopeful that her art would be recognized. Unfortunately, the young artist saw her life cut short in May at the devastating school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Alithia was one of the 21 victims of a mass shooting […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Painting Looted by the Nazis Is Returned to 101-Year-Old Dutch Woman]()​ [Painting Looted by the Nazis Is Returned to 101-Year-Old Dutch Woman] As the Nazis swept across Europe in the late 1930s and into the 1940s, precious art began to vanish from the homes of Jewish families and European museums. Many Jewish collectors fled, leaving behind their treasures. Others fell victim to the horrific genocide orchestrated by Hitler's forces. Museums and other private collections were pillaged by […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Getty Gives Public Access To 30,000 Images of Black History and Culture](=)​ [Getty Gives Public Access To 30,000 Images of Black History and Culture] Embed from Getty Images Getty Images recently announced an initiative that aims to uncover Black stories that are traditionally left unseen and untold. With the launch of its new Black History & Culture Collection (BHCC), the global visual media company will now provide free non-commercial access to more than 30,000 historical images that highlight the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Asks Twitter for 104 Birthday Wishes for His Dad’s 104th Birthday, Receives Thousands of Sweet Messages](=)​ [Man Asks Twitter for 104 Birthday Wishes for His Dad’s 104th Birthday, Receives Thousands of Sweet Messages] What birthday gift do you give the man who has everything? Kevin Mills was asking the same question as his father, Gerald Mills' 104th birthday was approaching. He ultimately decided on a unique gift, certainly one his father had yet to receive across 103 birthdays. Mills took to Twitter, asking for 104 happy birthdays wishes, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Purrsonality-Filled Cat Portraits Show the Surprisingly Silly Side of Felines](=)​ [Purrsonality-Filled Cat Portraits Show the Surprisingly Silly Side of Felines] Cats and dogs generally have very different temperaments. Whereas canines are known to be silly or crack a smile at any moment, felines are associated with being aloof and unwilling to take commands. (There’s the phrase “…like herding cats” for a reason.) Photographer Elke Vogelsang, known for her pictures of gregarious pups, highlights this difference […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Unveils ‘The Office’ Set With 15 Characters From the Beloved TV Series](=)​ [LEGO Unveils ‘The Office’ Set With 15 Characters From the Beloved TV Series] We’ve seen some highly requested LEGO sets of beloved films, TV series, and fictional characters—including Batman, Harry Potter, Friends, and Baby Yoda—and now there's another fan favorite that will be LEGO-fied: The Office and over a dozen characters from the very quotable show. Thanks to the efforts of Jaijai Lewis, you can now recreate your […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Missing Rescue Pup Returns Home Wearing a Winner’s Ribbon From a Dog Show](=)​ [Missing Rescue Pup Returns Home Wearing a Winner’s Ribbon From a Dog Show] — kayeinglis (@kayeinglis) July 14, 2022 When Peter and Paula Closier’s dog Bonnie escaped through an open gate, the family was afraid they’d never see her again. Luckily, the 5-year-old beagle mix was found shortly after she vanished. But she didn’t come home empty handed. Bonnie returned as a ribbon winner from a dog […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stunning Photo of Lightning Bolt Framed by a Double Rainbow](​ [Stunning Photo of Lightning Bolt Framed by a Double Rainbow] Living within striking distance of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, photographer Jason Rinehart is lucky to have a spectacular landscape at his fingertips. This has allowed him to hone his storm photography skills over the years, and he's become quite adept at knowing what weather conditions will yield him the best results. Recently, this experience paid […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Detect Shocking Radio Signals From Billions of Light-Years Away](=)​ [Scientists Detect Shocking Radio Signals From Billions of Light-Years Away] NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently rocked the internet. From it's perilous multi-step launch to its stunning images of deep space and planets, the telescope is already revolutionizing astronomy by showing humans just how much we do not yet know about the universe. As scientists continue to push these new frontiers, they discover fascinating […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Paper Quilling Artist Celebrates Courage of Refugees in a Fiery Masterpiece](=)​ [Paper Quilling Artist Celebrates Courage of Refugees in a Fiery Masterpiece] As the war in Ukraine continues, many refugees have had to flee their home country and find safety elsewhere. Bogdan Rohulskyi was one such person, who escaped the conflict by arriving in England. There, he made an unexpected friendship—which blossomed into a creative collaboration—with paper quilling artist Yulia Brodskaya. It turned out that Rohulskyi was a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Designs Chandeliers for Your Ears That Actually Light Up](=)​ [Artist Designs Chandeliers for Your Ears That Actually Light Up] There are many ways to make a statement with your accessories. But of them, few are as noticeable as light-up jewelry; yes, real, illuminated pieces! Designer Diana Caldarescu creates chandelier ear accessories that are their own light source. With a battery pack that stays hidden behind the earlobe, the pieces are made with brass, dollhouse […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354