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Protesters Throw Soup At Mona Lisa Painting In France, Here’s Why
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Protesters Throw Soup At Mona Lisa Painting In France, Here’s Why

[ad_1] Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the most iconic paintings of all time. The world-famous masterpiece is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it attracts countless admirers from across the globe every year. While the museum boasts several legendary artworks in its collections, the fascination for the Mona Lisa remains unmatched. It is perhaps for this reason that two protesters chose this painting in order to send a message. According to reports, around 10 am local time on January 28, 2024, two people threw pumpkin soup at the Mona Lisa. They crossed the barricade and gave a short speech to the stunned onlookers.The "Mona Lisa" was the target of a 'soup attack' recently. Photo Credit: AFPIn video footage that has since gone viral, the two activists can be ...
Apple joins Acumen to boost clean energy innovation in India
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Apple joins Acumen to boost clean energy innovation in India

[ad_1] Apple will expand its social initiatives in India to boost clean energy innovation. The tech giant has joined Acumen, a global non-profit organization, for an initiative that aims to transform the lives of people living in poverty and also focus on protecting the environment. The organization has designed an Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator program for social entrepreneurs which will continue for 12 weeks starting in September.“Apple is committed to helping ensure everyone can share in the benefits of a greener economy. We're demonstrating the transformative potential of clean energy in everything we do, and excited to support social innovators who share that goal,” said Sarah Chandler, Apple's vice president of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation. About the initiativeThis ...