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Blake, Wm. God Judging Adam. 1795.

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Biden released his first ad of 2024, pushing the idea that “extremists” are of risk to democracy, specifically J6ers.

Biden: “I've made the preservation of American democracy the central issue of my presidency. I believe in free and fair elections and the right to vote fairly and have your vote counted. There's something dangerous happening in America. There's an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs in our democracy. All of us are being asked right now, what will we do to maintain our democracy? History's watching. The world is watching. Most important, our children and grandchildren will hold us responsible. The Vice President and I have supported voting rights since day one of this administration. And I ask every American to join me in this cause. America is still a place of possibilities, where the power resides with we the people. That's our soul. We are the United States of America. There is nothing beyond our capacity when we act together. I'm Joe Biden and I approve this message.”

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Blake, Wm. The Progress of Poesy. 1797.

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Apple's market value plummeted by over $100 billion in a single day, which is more than the combined worth of Ford and GM.

The sharp decline was primarily due to the “lackluster” sales of the iPhone 15, with concerns that the upcoming iPhone 16 will follow suit due to a lack of new features.

Barclays analyst Tim Long downgraded Apple shares, leading to an immediate 4% slide in the stock price to a seven-week low of around $184.

Although a significant amount of Apple sales are from China, they are also dwindling due to the rise of local competitors like Huawei and government restrictions on iPhone usage.

Amid these challenges, Apple is diversifying its manufacturing base, moving some production from China to India.

Tim Long, Barclays Analyst: “We see no features or upgrades that are likely to make the iPhone 16 more compelling.”

Danni Hewson, Top Financial Analyst: “Once again Chinese competition is a factor but as high interest rates do the job they were designed to do and consumers continue to think carefully about big-ticket purchases, tech like iPhones are the ultimate nice to have that many potential customers may end up putting off buying until their budgets are less constrained.”

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Blake, Wm. The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. 1808.

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Over 125,000 people signed a petition opposing the replacement of the historic Notre-Dame windows with modern art.

President Macron had suggested moving the original Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's 1859 windows to a museum and installing contemporary artworks in a sign of the 21st century.

The 2019 fire spared the windows but damaged two-thirds of the roof and spire, and is now under restoration.

Public outcry previously influenced the decision to keep the 19th-century spire design.

The letter, published by La Tribune de l’Art, reads: “How can we justify restoring stained glass windows that survived the disaster and then immediately remove them? Who gave the head of state the mandate to alter a cathedral that does not belong to him, but to everyone. Emmanuel Macron wants to put the mark of the 21st century on Notre-Dame de Paris. A little modesty might be best. We will not be cruel enough to remind you that this mark already exists: fire.”

The roof and spire should be completed by the Summer Games in July 2024.

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Blake, Wm. Christ Healing the Woman With an Issue of Blood. 1780.

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Piper-Kohl, once predicted never to walk due to spina bifida, is now running like other 5-year-olds after undergoing prenatal spinal surgery.

Her parents, Georgia Axford and Tyler Kelly, decided to pursue surgery in the womb in Germany, costing around $11,500

Born in July 2018, Piper-Kohl has made remarkable progress, even participating in her school's sports day.

Despite some challenges, such as getting tired over long distances, Piper-Kohl walks independently and is enjoying a life filled with coloring, arts, crafts, and school.

The family maintains a close connection with Dr. Thomas Kohl, the surgeon after whom Piper is named, sharing regular updates and celebrating their shared birthday.

Georgia Axford, Mother: “Seeing her run on the tracks was amazing. I never thought she’d be able to do something like that.”