Arts

FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, the FBI has identified North Korean hackers as the masterminds behind the largest theft in crypto history, amounting to billions of dollars stolen from the Binance exchange. This unprecedented breach occurred in...

Welcome to November: Here’s what you’re doing this month

November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. Most of Milwaukee’s festivals are now over. By now, your Halloween costume has been washed and stored away for later use. On paper, November doesn’t offer much beyond Thanksgiving. It’s the continuation of one season and the precursor to another....

MKE Music Rewind: Faux Fir, ‘Fashionable Life’ (2013)

In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. In this installment: Faux Fir’s 2013 album Fashionable Life. I‘ve found myself thinking about the early 2010s lately. It makes sense, as pretty much every (non-Milwaukee...

Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

As the clock struck midnight on Halloween in 1926, the world lost one of its most enigmatic figures—Harry Houdini. The legendary escape artist, known for his death-defying stunts, left behind a legacy that still captivates audiences today. This year marks the centennial of Houdini's death, and a...

Milwaukee Brewers: Thank you, Wisconsin

Thank you, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Following Friday’s Milwaukee Brewers Championship Celebration, the Brewers extend their deepest gratitude to everyone whose extraordinary effort and collaboration made this historic day possible. The Brewers are especially grateful to the Milwaukee Police...

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Ahead of 2027 opening, Milwaukee Public Museum’s interior takes shape

On a crisp autumn afternoon, the sound of construction reverberates through the air as workers diligently hammer away at the future home of the Nature Culture Museum of Wisconsin . Just blocks away from the bustling heart of Milwaukee, the anticipation surrounding the museum's opening in 2027 is...