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Stolen Ruby Slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' Auctioned for $28 Million

Minneapolis: A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of USD 28 million at an auction. His attorney, Dane DeKrey, explained ahead of sentencing that Martin, who had a long history of burglary and receiving stolen property, …

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Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' sold at auction

India Today

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction on Saturday. His attorney, Dane DeKrey, explained ahead of sentencing that Martin, who had a long history of burglary and receiving stolen property, was …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. The sparkly red heels were on display at the Judy Garland Museum in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005 …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Semyon Bychkov conducts through pain in celebrating Year of Czech Music with North American tour

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Eva Krestová remembered Semyon Bychkov’s first rehearsal as chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic, leading Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” symphony. He told me very nice words after — he told me that this is exactly what my viola section needs.” Celebrating the end of the 100th anniversary Year of Czech Music, an event held every decade in the year …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

A storm brings squalls to the Northeast; 2 people die from heart attacks after shoveling snow

Associated Press

Snow squalls created whiteout conditions in parts of the northeast during a storm that brought even more snow to the Great Lakes region Thursday. Snow squalls — sudden bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds — created whiteout conditions in parts of the northeast during a storm that brought even more snow to the Great Lakes region Thursday. Share Share …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wildwaters Lodge Uganda hotel review

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This private island lodge is a nature-filled haven on the River Nile in eastern Uganda, which …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Speech experts reveal if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is more exhausted, panicky about election results

Daily Mail

Body language experts have analyzed the US presidential candidates’ final rallies and said one appears more exhausted than the other. Experts told DailyMail.com that Mr Trump - who did four rallies on Monday compared to Harris' five - appeared to have ‘low energy’ while Ms Harris was 'feeding off momentum', albeit while looking pretty tired herself. Meanwhile, Blair Huddy, CEO …

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Trump spends final rally hurling insults at ‘evil’ Pelosi and ‘loser’ Kelly. Harris spends hers promising US ‘we’re not going back’

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Trump spent much of his nearly two-hour …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump delivers vile insult for his greatest nemesis as he extends his FINAL campaign rally in Michigan past 2 AM after holding more than 900

Daily Mail

Donald Trump wrapped up his long stint as the main attraction at a traveling road show late Monday night, holding the final rally of his 2024 campaign and lobbing a final insult at one of his enemies. He said 'nobody lies like this Kamala' and called her a 'very low IQ person,' on a day the Harris campaign made a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Galaxy sweep Colorado to advance to the Western Conference semifinals

LA Times

Colorado Rapids defender Sam Vines, left, pursues Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec during the Galaxy’ 4-1 win in the firs round of the MLS Cup playoffs on Friday night. Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scored first-half goals, Riqui Puig scored twice during second-half stoppage time, and the Galaxy polished off a first-round playoff sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Galaxy Dominates Colorado, Clinches 5-0 Victory in Playoff Opener

Associated Press

Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the Colorado Rapids in the opening game of their playoff series, securing a 5-0 victory. Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig both scored two goals each, with Puig assisting Joveljic's second goal. John Nelson and Miki Yamane also scored for the Galaxy, with Nelson scoring his first goal in his first playoff appearance. The Rapids were without …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

LA Galaxy le pasa por encima a los Rapids de Colorado en su primer juego en los playoffs de la MLS

LA Times

El LA Galaxy goleó el sábado 5-0 al Rapids de Colorado en el inicio de los playoffs de la MLS. Los galácticos cumplieron ante los 24.537 aficionados que se hicieron presentes en el Dignity Health Sports Park para irse 1-0 en la serie a ganar de tres. Anuncio Las escuadras del LA Galaxy y Rapids se enfrentaron en dos ocasiones …

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2 months ago

Harris questions whether Trump is ‘fit’ to be president after canceled interviews

Raw Story

Vice President Kamala Harris questioned whether former President Donald Trump is “fit” to serve as president after the Republican nominee canceled several planned interviews and spent more than 30 minutes at the end of a town hall in Pennsylvania standing on stage swaying to music rather than taking questions. His staff had been in talks with The Shade Room, an …

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2 months ago

Austin FC Stuns Rapids 3-2 in Second-Half Stoppage Time

Associated Press

Austin FC stunned the Colorado Rapids 3-2 in a thrilling second-half stoppage-time encounter. Ethan Finlay and Brendan Hines-Ike scored two goals each, with Finlay's assist by Žan Kolmanič proving to be the game-winning moment. Austin took the lead through Sebastián Driussi's penalty kick in the 8th minute, but Rafael Navarro's goal in the 42nd minute restored parity. Omir Fernández scored …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Seattle Sounders bring shutout streak into matchup with the Colorado Rapids

Associated Press

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids Commerce City, Colorado; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Colorado +133, Seattle +184, Draw +254; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Sounders come into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids after notching two straight shutout wins. Jonathan Lewis has three goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gabriel Pec sparks Galaxy to road win over Colorado Rapids

LA Times

Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec scores a goal as Rapids defender Andreas Maxso covers in the second half. Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals as the Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. Pec pulled the Galaxy even in the 50th minute when he …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Tim Walz warns that Trump-Vance shouldn't 'mess with cat people'

Raw Story

Members of the university community regale statewide change enacted because students mobilized after the school shooting on campus last year Minnesota Gov. “I don’t think you can underestimate when young people get involved in the process, it reinforces to everyone that the future can be brighter and that our democracy is strong,” Walz said. So thank you so very much …

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4 months, 1 week ago

A rare and wild adventure on the Colorado River

BBC

A rare and wild adventure on the Colorado River Cassidy Randall Cataract Canyon was once one of the most ferocious stretches of whitewater on the Colorado River Imagine running rapids that haven't been seen in six decades and camping on beaches that didn't exist a mere few months earlier. The muddy current of the Colorado River carries our rafts through …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Inside two Michigan Democrats' 'Thelma and Louise' tour

Raw Story

Fresh off her Tuesday night victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin rallied alongside retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow throughout the state, with the lawmakers reaching their final stop Friday in Lansing. After joining U.S. Hillary Scholten and Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks in Grand Rapids earlier in the day, Slotkin and Stabenow brought their …

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5 months ago

The best water rides in Southern California, ranked by splash factor

LA Times

Our local water rides offer the promise of getting wet with a dash of surprise and excitement. Jet Stream Magic Mountain’s vintage take on a log flume attraction is no-frills — our boats go up a lift, enter a brisk current and then speed down a hill. Timber Mountain Log Ride This 1969 Knott’s Berry Farm attraction is one of …

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5 months ago

Donald Trump reveals why he doesn't give his barber a ‘big tip’: ‘That’s like a work of art’

Hindustan Times

Donald Trump, who recently faced an assassination attempt and suffered 2 cm-wide gunshot wound to his ear, halted his speech to mock his own hair during a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday. Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Vance, at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, …

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5 months ago

I took a bullet for democracy: Trump at first rally since shooting

Deccan Chronicle

Donald Trump, holding his first campaign rally Saturday since surviving an assassination attempt, rejected concerns that he is a threat to democracy, triumphantly telling a cheering crowd: "Last week I took a bullet for democracy. ""I'm not an extremist at all," the Republican continued at the rally in swing state Michigan, dismissing his reported links to Project 2025, a shadow …

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5 months ago

If Trump's Grand Rapids rally showed us anything, it's that the calls for unity will never be as loud as those for 'fight, fight, fight'

ABC

If Donald Trump had any trepidation about once again addressing a campaign rally, he showed no outward sign of it. As Trump looked out from his raised platform, he would have been met by a sea of red MAGA caps but also some T-shirts emblazoned with a photo that has quickly become iconic for his supporters: Trump defiantly pumping his …

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5 months ago

Donald Trump says he 'took a bullet for democracy' in first campaign rally since assassination attempt

ABC

In his first campaign rally since a shooter made an attempt on his life, Donald Trump has declared he "took a bullet for democracy". In an almost two-hour speech, Mr Trump revisited the attempt on his life, criticised President Joe Biden, and attempted to distance himself from "extremists" on the far-right. Aaron Regunberg, a former state representative in Rhode Island …

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Stolen Ruby Slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' Auctioned for $28 Million

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' sold at auction

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

Semyon Bychkov conducts through pain in celebrating Year of Czech Music with North American tour

A storm brings squalls to the Northeast; 2 people die from heart attacks after shoveling snow

Wildwaters Lodge Uganda hotel review

Speech experts reveal if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is more exhausted, panicky about election results

Trump spends final rally hurling insults at ‘evil’ Pelosi and ‘loser’ Kelly. Harris spends hers promising US ‘we’re not going back’

Trump delivers vile insult for his greatest nemesis as he extends his FINAL campaign rally in Michigan past 2 AM after holding more than 900

Galaxy sweep Colorado to advance to the Western Conference semifinals

Galaxy Dominates Colorado, Clinches 5-0 Victory in Playoff Opener

LA Galaxy le pasa por encima a los Rapids de Colorado en su primer juego en los playoffs de la MLS

Harris questions whether Trump is ‘fit’ to be president after canceled interviews

Austin FC Stuns Rapids 3-2 in Second-Half Stoppage Time

Seattle Sounders bring shutout streak into matchup with the Colorado Rapids

Gabriel Pec sparks Galaxy to road win over Colorado Rapids

Tim Walz warns that Trump-Vance shouldn't 'mess with cat people'

A rare and wild adventure on the Colorado River

Inside two Michigan Democrats' 'Thelma and Louise' tour

The best water rides in Southern California, ranked by splash factor

Donald Trump reveals why he doesn't give his barber a ‘big tip’: ‘That’s like a work of art’

I took a bullet for democracy: Trump at first rally since shooting

If Trump's Grand Rapids rally showed us anything, it's that the calls for unity will never be as loud as those for 'fight, fight, fight'

Donald Trump says he 'took a bullet for democracy' in first campaign rally since assassination attempt