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Explore the fascinating process of using a balloon to create abstract art with acrylic paint. The video reveals how carefully placed paint drops can produce dynamic and colorful patterns on canvas.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road ...

Pouring acrylic on canvas is one of the most satisfying ways to create abstract art filled with smooth movement, bold color, and unpredictable patterns. In this video, you will watch an abstract ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 26, 2025—Santa Clara University has named Davina Hurt as the director of the Government Ethics Program at the university’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Hurt will lead ...

The 2025 college football season ended with No. 1 Indiana's victory over No. 10 Miami (27-21) in the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The ...

The NFL and The Associated Press have announced the finalists for their annual accolades for the 2025 NFL season. Award winners will be announced at NFL Honors presented by Invisalign, an Align ...

The offseason has arrived for 30 NFL teams while the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are preparing for Super Bowl LX. With that in mind, we're taking a look at what lies ahead over the next ...

CBS News has significantly expanded its knowledge base and on-air presence with the addition of 19 new contributors, who will appear across all of the network's broadcasts and digital platforms. The ...

The former Chargers quarterback was announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 on Thursday evening at NFL Honors. Brees was eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for ...