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A “devil-like figure” featured in a painting by a renowned artist that’s more than 230 years old has been rediscovered after a recent restoration. The discovery came as a result of conservation work done by the National Trust on a painting of a Shakespearean scene by 18th Century artist Joshua Reynolds, who died in 1792. Referred to by the Trust as a “fiend,” an evil spirit or demon, the painted figure proved to be controversial at the time. The figure, covered by layers of paint and varnish, was included in Reynolds’ painting based on a Shakespearean death scene, which was titled “The Death of Cardinal Beaufort.” Specifically, the painting shows a scene from Shakespeare’s “Henry VI, Part 2” with the king witnessing the death of Cardinal Beaufort. 300-YEAR-OLD PAINTING STOLEN BY US SOLDIER DURING WWII RETURNED TO GERMAN MUSEUM 80 YEARS LATER The figure, which included fangs and a sinister expression, was painted at the head of the bed, just above the dying Beaufort’s head. “It didn’t fit in with some of the artistic rules of the times to have a poetic figure of speech represented so literally in this monstrous figure,” said John Chu, the Trust’s senior national curator for pictures and sculpture.  “While it was considered acceptable in literature to introduce the idea of a demon as something in the mind of a person, to include it visually in a painting gave it too physical a form. There were even people who argued that it should have been painted out, although records of conversations with the artist show he resisted such attempts to alter the work.” The painting by Reynolds, first revealed at the Shakespeare Gallery in 1789, is one of four that the National Trust has conserved to mark the 300th anniversary of the artist’s birth. The artwork by Reynolds was created at the end of his career as a commercial commission for the Shakespeare Gallery in London’s Pall Mall, which paid 500 guineas for the painting, according to the Trust. CLIMATE ACTIVISTS TAKE HAMMERS TO FAMOUS PAINTING IN LONDON MUSEUM “The gallery also created prints for sale and export, something Britain was dominant in at the time. Engraver Caroline Watson produced the plates for prints of the Reynolds painting, the first copies showing the fiend, although a second print run in 1792, after the artist’s death, showed an attempt to remove it from the printing plate,” the Trust noted. “It perhaps isn’t a surprise that it had receded so far into the shadows of the picture. It appears it was misunderstood by early conservators,” Chu said of the figure’s disappearance. “Some decades after the painting was done, that area seems to have deteriorated into small islands of paint and become less clear due to the constituent parts of the paint. Degradation of successive varnish layers over the years made it even less visible.” After being examined by painting experts at the National Trust, it became clear that the fiend in the artwork had been painted over by several people and included six layers of varnish. “Reynolds is always difficult for conservators because of the experimental way he worked, often introducing unusual materials in his paint medium, striving for the effects he wanted to achieve,” said Becca Hellen, the Trust’s senior national conservator for paintings.  “The area with the fiend was especially difficult. Because it is in the shadows, it was painted with earth browns and dark colors which would always dry more slowly, causing shrinkage effects. … With the layers added by early restorers, it had become a mess of misinterpretation and multiple layers of paints. “This is a large painting, and we wanted to ensure that it still represented what Reynolds originally painted, which included allowing the fiend to be uncovered through removing all the non-original darkened varnishes and ensuring it still correctly showed its form and perspective with the work we did.” The painting is now back on display at Petworth House in West Sussex after treatment.



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With the holidays up ahead, most people will have an excess of food in the house left over after Thanksgiving and beyond.  Plus, holiday time or not, cooking large meals can be a way to stretch your budget — and then take a break from cooking and enjoy the leftovers for a few days. So how exactly should you store all this food — and how long can you safely eat leftovers?  AFFORDABLE, NO-FUSS WEEKNIGHT MEAL: STUFFED PEPPERS ARE ‘HEARTY, HEALTHY AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY’  Two food experts shared some smart leftover food safety guidelines. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe — and to waste as little food as possible.  If you’re creating a meal with meat or seafood, be sure to refrigerate leftovers in a timely fashion to preserve the meal.  The leftovers should be fine for a few days.  “Our general rule is that all cooked food is safe in a refrigerator kept at 40F for up to four days,” said Jesus Garcia, public affairs specialist with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, in Washington, D.C. FROM SALMON TO SHARK, HERE ARE THE BEST AND WORST FISH FOR YOUR HEALTH “By the fourth day, you should consume, freeze it or discard it,” he said. All perishable items, including raw and cooked meat and poultry, should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the refrigerator or being cooked, said Garcia. “After two hours in the ‘danger zone,’ which is temperatures between 40F and 140F, bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels and cause the food to become unsafe,” Garcia told Fox News Digital.  It’s important to break down large meals like turkey or roast beef into smaller portions and store them in shallow containers so that items may cool faster, said Garcia. Other smart strategies are to cover leftovers, wrap them in airtight packaging or seal them in storage containers, he said.  BEST FOODS TO EAT FOR RADIANT, AGELESS SKIN AND WHAT TO AVOID, ACCORDING TO NUTRITIONISTS “These practices help keep bacteria out, retain moisture and prevent leftovers from picking up odors from other food in the refrigerator. Immediately refrigerate or freeze the wrapped leftovers for rapid cooling,” Garcia said. Vanessa Imus, MS, RDN of Integrated Nutrition for Weight Loss (inutritioncenter.com) in Bothell, Washington, told Fox News Digital that leftovers should always be put away into a storage container with a well-fitting lid or covered sufficiently in airtight packaging to keep bacteria out.  She also said it’s very important to cool food rapidly.  “This means that if you have a big pot of soup or a large cut of meat, you’ll need to break it down into smaller portions before placing it in the refrigerator,” Imus said. As anyone can imagine, a whole turkey placed in the fridge will take longer to cool than sliced meats put away in several small containers, she said. You should not rely entirely on sight or smell to determine if leftovers are edible and safe, Imus pointed out. SPINACH VS. KALE: WHICH IS ‘BETTER’ FOR YOU? NUTRITIONISTS SETTLE THE GREAT DEBATE “Although I’ve seen friends do the ‘sniff test,’ that is not an accurate way to measure the safety of your leftovers. Your food may look perfectly fine, but that doesn’t mean it is perfectly fine,” she said. Instead, she agreed with Garcia to stick to the four-day rule.  “If you didn’t label your food and you can’t remember when you originally prepared it, then it’s time to throw it out,” Imus said.  “You would much rather be safe than sorry as the risk of food poisoning goes up after four days in the refrigerator.”  Always make sure to reheat leftovers to 165 degrees, said Imus.  “Yep, that means you’ll need a thermometer to check. Since microwaves can cause some cold pockets, be sure to stir and turn food as you reheat it,” she added. “The problem that people run into is that they’re busy hosting and entertaining and not paying attention to how long food is sitting out,” Imus told Fox News Digital. THESE ARE THE WORST COOKING OILS FOR YOUR HEALTH, EXPERTS SAY “Plus the guests might be coming and going or lingering over the food table throughout the evening.”  She warned that this usually leads to food sitting out far beyond the recommended two-hour time limit.  “Be sure to check the time when you set the food out and get it put away into the fridge within two hours. Better yet, set a timer to remind yourself,” added Imus. Garcia with the USDA said Thanksgiving leftovers will sustain you from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.  “Reheating in an oven or a microwave will take longer for dense foods such as turkey or roast beef than for less dense foods like breads and small vegetables,” he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER “Leftovers should reach a safe internal temperature of 165F as measured by a food thermometer,” he also said. The experts again emphasized breaking down the turkey or other large dishes into smaller portions and storing those smaller portions in shallow containers. Handwashing is the first step to avoiding foodborne illness, said Garcia.  “Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after handling food. Then pat dry with clean paper towels,” he said.  Anyone can email MPHotline@usda.gov to reach a food safety expert or chat live at ask.usda.gov at certain times. There is also a hotline to call for those interested: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.



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Police in Ocoee, Florida, are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to who is responsible for shooting and killing a veteran.  Gregory Reed, 60, of Apopka was driving his vehicle through a BP convenience store parking lot off Clarke and Silver Star roads around 8:20 p.m. Nov. 9 before he was shot and killed, police said. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds prior to being taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Family members of the Army veteran held a news conference on Veterans Day.  FLORIDA SHERIFF’S OFFICE RAISES MONEY FOR DEPUTIES INJURED BY MAN WHO ‘INTENTIONALLY’ PLOWED CAR INTO THEM “For someone to hurt this man like they did is wrong. He didn’t deserve that. He deserves to be here today,” Tyrone Scott, Reed’s cousin, said.  Reed’s daughter, Deidre Anderson, also pleaded for information regarding whoever is responsible for her father’s death.  “He was not doing anything to anybody,” Anderson said, according to the Orange Observer. “This is devastating, because we just celebrated a birthday. He was a family man. He loved his family. He loved his kids. He sacrificed a lot for the people in his family.”  Ocoee Police Department has released videos and pictures of the suspect’s vehicle, all showing what appears to be a silver SUV.  FLORIDA MEN CAPTURE MASSIVE 17-FOOT, 200-POUND INVASIVE PYTHON IN EVERGLADES Investigators believe the shooting may have been a “random act,” according FOX 35 Orlando, as the shooting does not appear to be a result of an armed robbery. Detectives also do not believe that the suspect and victim knew each other, but there may have been a verbal exchange between Reed and the suspect(s) before he was shot.  “He was a proud veteran and today of all days on Veterans Day, we need the public’s help,” Ocoee Police Lt. Mireya Iannuzzi said. “We desperately want to bring justice to this family. This is just such a violent encounter, seemingly with no explanation and no reason why.” Anyone with information is asked to call Ocoee police at 407-905-3160. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS(8477).



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A 70-year-old car aficionado is raking in millions on YouTube, joining the “granfluencers” that are ditching retirement and taking off on social media.  “Once I got going on YouTube in one month, I would make more money than we saved in 40 years,” YouTube star Scotty Kilmer told Fox News. “It makes a big difference. It makes it convenient and self-sufficient, so you don’t have to worry about anything.”  WATCH MORE FOX NEWS DIGITAL ORIGINALS HERE A wave of seniors — termed “granfluencers” by marketing agencies — are rising to fame on social media and making big bucks off brand deals. Seniors 65 and older using social media increased from 11% to 41% between 2010 and 2021, according to the Pew Research Center, and some, like Kilmer, started using the apps to profit and pursue their interests.  “Most people hate their jobs,” Kilmer said. “I’m having fun. I’m meeting a lot of people. I’m helping a lot of people out. It’s kind of rare that anybody can do that.” DAUGHTER TURNS FATHER’S 11-YEAR-OLD THRILLER NOVEL INTO A BESTSELLER WITH VIRAL TIKTOK Kilmer hasn’t considered retirement yet after becoming famous on social media. The car enthusiast learned about mechanics from his grandfather and later owned a repair shop. He then hosted his own television show “Crank It Up Scotty” about cars for a local Houston TV station.  In 2007, Kilmer started a side career on YouTube to share his knowledge about cars, filming videos at his Houston auto shop. The YouTube star has nearly 6 million subscribers and his posts have garnered billions of views. The channel has brought in nearly $24 million, according to Kilmer. “There are literally over a billion people who have cars and don’t know anything about them,” Kilmer said. “I thought, ‘Well, there’s a market,’ and I just went to help people out and gave them what they wanted.” The YouTube star can be heard busting out a hearty laugh while fixing vehicles and offering advice on car purchasing in his videos. In one video, “Here’s Why Broke People Buy Used BMWs and Rich People Buy Toyotas,” Kilmer explains the disadvantages of owning a luxury car over a cheaper vehicle.  FLORIDA WOMAN, 90, GOES VIRAL ON INSTAGRAM AFTER GIVING THIS PIECE OF LIFE ADVICE “I don’t know how many billions of dollars I’ve saved people by telling them to buy this car, not that car,” Kilmer said with a chuckle.  The mechanic loves using his 56 years of experience to help people.  “I just have a knack for fixing machines,” Kilmer said. “People get ripped off so badly by mechanics these days. Cars are so complex that most people can’t touch them themselves, and they’re just getting totally ripped off by people who know it.” The car aficionado posted a few videos explaining the do’s and don’ts for tires and oil filters in November. In an older video with over 20 million views, Kilmer sits inside a car describing five things a car owner with an automatic transmission should never do. “I control it all,” Kilmer said. “I do my own scripts in my head, film it, edit it. I do what I want when I want, and I don’t have to be at somebody’s beck and call.” Kilmer is not the only “granfluencer” who has found success. Mae Karwowski, founder of Obviously, a marketing agency that connects companies with social media influencers, told the New York Times that “older influencers have popped in popularity.”  “It’s really been accelerating‌,” over the last year, Karwowski said in June. A 67-year-old retired engineer, Lynn Davis, for example, started posting cooking videos on YouTube in 2020. She has since expanded and has over 17 million TikTok followers.  NEW JERSEY GRANDMOTHER GOES VIRAL FOR RANKING HER 10 GRANDKIDS: ‘JUST BE CAREFUL!’ Davis, known as “Lynja,” cuts a watermelon with an ax in one video. The social media star dresses like a turkey while making the Thanksgiving delicacy in another video. “Fans are drawn to their authenticity, humor, wisdom and unique personalities,” Influential CEO Ryan Detert told The Wall Street Journal.  Detert, a marketing head that has worked on “granfluencer” campaigns, said the older content creators have a multi-generational fan base that’s enticing to brands. “They are like unicorns in the social-media world, and they touch all generations,” Detert said.  Kilmer said age doesn’t matter. He attributes his success to telling people the truth through his skills and humor. “If somebody has got some kind of a skill and they’re good at it and they want to give it a try, it costs nothing to make YouTube videos,” Kilmer said. “If you have knowledge that other people want and you could share it with people, that’s basically what the internet started out for.”



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There are a few intriguing NFL matchups in Week 10 of the season this weekend.  The league returns to Germany for a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. And the week ends with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Denver Broncos. On Thursday night, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Chicago Bears to get things started. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles all have a bye. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Here are some important notes about Week 10. For 23 years, the thought of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick being on the hot seat was laughable. How could a coach who has won six Super Bowls be fired — even if his team is one of the worst in the league this season? The Boston Globe reported this month that Belichick may not finish out the season. His fate reportedly depended on whether the team lost to the Washington Commanders at home and then the Indianapolis Colts in Germany ahead of the bye week. The Pats already lost to the Commanders, suggesting Belichick may be coaching for his job. Belichick said Monday his focus was on the Colts. But there’s a different vibe about the Patriots over the last couple of years. The debate over who orchestrated the Patriots’ dynasty — Belichick or Tom Brady — may actually get answered. The Patriots are 3-0 in regular-season international games and could be the first team to win four international games with a victory. Luckily, for NFL fans, they won’t have to wait too long for the result. The Patriots and the Colts play at 9:30 a.m. ET. SUCK IT UP: BET BROWNS PLUS THE POINTS IN WEEK 10 AT RAVENS For now, the Baltimore Ravens have a stranglehold on the AFC North. But it’s far from a cakewalk for any team in that division. The Ravens have a 7-2 record entering their matchup Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but the Browns and the two other teams in the division are all 5-3. The Ravens have been playing well, especially when they’re at full strength. The team has the widest point differential in the league at plus-115 behind a high-flying offense led by Lamar Jackson. But they are going up against one of the best defenses in the NFL in the Browns. Cleveland enters the game first in yards allowed and third in points allowed. Myles Garrett is again the main cog of the defensive line. He has 9½ sacks and 25 tackles through eight games. Last week, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gave NFL fans a look at what the future looks like. He set a record with 470 passing yards in a single game and had five touchdown passes. He became the sixth player in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards, five touchdown passes and no interceptions in a game. And he’s making the Texans look brilliant for selecting him after media reports suggested he had character issues. That hardly seems to be the case for the Ohio State standout. Stroud’s abilities will be put to the test Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow looks back to form as the Bengals ride a four-game winning streak. Cincinnati registered a methodical win over the Buffalo Bills last week. Since Week 5, Burrow has led the NFL with a 111.2 passer rating. Stroud has the second-highest passer rating at 105.5. Burrow has already showcased his talent, vying for an NFL MVP and leading the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance. He seems to have Cincinnati primed and ready. MIC’D VIDEO SHOWS EAGLES STAR A.J. BROWN’S HILARIOUS REACTION TO HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AFTER BAND-AID REQUEST San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been a dominant force for his offense, and he could make history and break Lenny Moore’s record for consecutive games with a touchdown in a game — regular season and postseason combined. He could become the third player in NFL history to score a touchdown in at least 15 consecutive regular-season games, joining Moore and LaDainian Tomlinson, both of whom did it in 18. The 49ers need a win. The team has lost three straight since injuries started to hamper it. But its schedule isn’t getting any easier with a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday.



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