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Quote of the day by Michael Wright: ‘People who are artists want their art to get out. And once it’s appreciated…’

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Michael Wright's reflection on art and recognition has taken on a timeless perspective on creativity and purpose after the acclaimed actor's death at 70. (X | @TorraineWalker)

“People who are artists, they want their music, their art, their acting craft to get out. And once it’s appreciated, that seems to be, unfortunately, enough.” — Michael Wright Michael Wright’s decades-long career included acclaimed performances in The Five Heartbeats, New Jack City, and HBO’s Oz. Michael Wright’s reflection on art and recognition has taken … Read more

Panama Canal is running low on water, and it’s rationing ships to cope: What that means for global shipping

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A container ship navigates the Agua Clara locks of the Panama Canal. (Bloomberg)

The auction bid to skip the queue at the Panama Canal last week was $4.6 million. It was paid by an empty liquefied petroleum gas supertanker, the G. Arete, and it was the highest fee the waterway has ever charged for a slot, Bloomberg reported. Days earlier, a container ship had paid $4 million for … Read more