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200 Years of Photos Reveal History of Mining and Industry in America

15 May 2026 at 10:44

A black-and-white photo shows a miner working underground near a wooden barrier and train tracks; next to it, a sepia portrait of a man in a hat holding a pickaxe and shovel, framed in ornate gold.

A new exhibition will examine how generations of photographers have captured mining and industry in the United States, from early daguerreotypes depicting the California Gold Rush to images of rapid industrialization in the 20th century.

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Receives Major Gift of Nearly 2,000 Important Photographs

27 May 2026 at 14:34

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has announced that it has received a major gift of nearly 2,000 photographs, including important works by Nadar, Alfred Stieglitz, and Cindy Sherman.

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Photographer Bitten by β€˜Shark or Sea Lion’ During Surf Competition

26 May 2026 at 10:35

A sea lion swims underwater, illuminated by sunlight streaming through the water's surface, creating rays and reflections around the animal.

A photographer was bitten by what may have been a β€œshark or a sea lion” during the finals of a surf competition in New Zealand, forcing the event to be paused for several hours.

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Press Photographer Releases 30-Year Archive of Iconic Celebrity Images

30 May 2026 at 11:00

A woman in a fur coat sits on a stairwell holding a drink, while another black-and-white photo shows a couple passionately kissing in the front seat of a car.

One of Britain’s longest standing and most celebrated press photographers presents an intimate look at three decades of images covering celebrity, entertainment, and major events in a new book.

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Smart Glasses in Pennsylvania May Soon Legally Require a Visible Recording Light

10 June 2026 at 10:55

A pair of Ray-Ban and Meta AI glasses is displayed on a white stand with the price tag €329.00. The background features branding for Ray-Ban and Meta with the text "AI GLASSES.

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are pushing for legislation that would require devices like smart glasses to visually indicate when they’re recording.

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Japan’s Top Volleyball Competition Bans All Photography Over Fears About β€˜Inappropriate’ Images

8 June 2026 at 11:24

A woman in a pink bikini jumps to hit a volleyball over a blue net on a sunny day, set against a clear blue sky.

Japan's top beach volleyball competition banned all photography after players raised concerns about voyeuristic and "inappropriate" images being taken during matches.

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Photojournalist Hit and Dragged by Car While Covering Delaney Hall Protests

8 June 2026 at 10:33

A large group of people gathers on a street at night near police vehicles with flashing lights; some people are taking photos or videos, and a high fence is visible in the background.

A photojournalist was hit and dragged by a car while covering the protest outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center this weekend.

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Macro Photographer’s $10K Specialist Camera Gear is Stolen from Locked Car

12 June 2026 at 14:07

A man in a cap and shorts sits on a stone ledge in a forest, holding a butterfly on one hand and photographing it up close with a camera in the other hand. Lush green plants surround him.

Police have launched an investigation after a popular macro photographer had over $10,000 worth of his specialist camera gear stolen from his locked car.

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ACLU Sues ICE for Failing to Turn Over Records on Threats to Photographers Who Film Federal Agents

12 June 2026 at 10:11

Two law enforcement officers, one in a helmet and one in a cap with "ERO" on a vest, confront a person in a red hoodie and black backpack while photographers capture the scene outdoors.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing it of failing to turn over records of its practice of threatening and surveilling photographers who film federal agents.

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