Families of California sorority sisters killed in crash on famed ‘dead man’s curve’ sue state
The families of four sorority girls who were killed by a car on California's Pacific Coast Highway are suing state and local governments over a notorious death trap locals call “Dead Man's Curve.” In October 2023, four Pepperdine University students and sorority members – Niamh Rolston, Payton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams – were […]
Famed NYC French bistro La Ripaille bids adieu after more than four decades
A famous West Village French restaurant will soon be serving its final appetizer — escargot — as its owner retires after more than 40 years in business, Side Dish has learned. La Ripaille, which has attracted celebrities and Francophiles since the 1980s, long before the neighborhood began to trend, is for sale along with the […]
Two new tenants at famed NYC towers bolster luxury retail market
Two significant new leases have been signed in prime Midtown locations, providing a boost to Manhattan's overall luxury retail market and landlords. In a post-pandemic world of omerta, sources must remain anonymous. Strict non-disclosure agreements do little to keep information confidential and significantly reduce lawyers' billable hours. Our spies have revealed that Bonhams, the venerable […]
Will Jennings, famed lyrcist and co-writer of Titanic’s ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dies at 80
Will Jennings, the Oscar-winning lyricist who co-wrote the Titanic theme song “My Heart Will Go On,” has died at the age of 80. Multiple Reports. Jennings shared the Academy Award for Best Original Song with composer James Horner for the haunting ballad from the 1997 disaster film made legendary by Celine Dion. He also won […]
Famed NBA coach George Karl explains his ‘support’ for Harris/Walz
Former NBA coach George Karl will host a “Hoops for Harris” Zoom call this Wednesday. Many big names in the basketball world, including Mark Cuban, Eddie Johnson, and Rex Chapman, are scheduled to attend. Steve Kerr will not be able to attend, but said, “I support this mission and am happy to be a part […]
Midtown tower with famed lineage sells for first time in eight decades
An office building once owned by John Jay Astor has sold for the first time in 82 years: Jay Properties purchased 8 West 38th Street from the Felder family for $35 million, or $250 per square foot. A Midtown office building formerly owned by John Jay Astor recently sold for $35 million. Handouts The buyer […]
Musket balls found near famed Revolutionary War bridge tied to ‘Shot Heard Round the World’
Archaeologists have discovered a handful of musket balls near a famous Revolutionary War bridge in Massachusetts, likely fired by colonial militia during the skirmish that later inspired the legendary phrase “the shot that heard the world.” The five bullets, ranging in size from a pea to the size of a marble, have survived being buried […]
‘A true miracle’: Flames torch historic Baptist church sanctuary — but the fire fails to destroy famed pulpit
A massive, four-alarm fire broke out in the historic chapel of First Baptist Church of Dallas last Friday. But the flames failed to destroy the sanctuary’s historic pulpit. “It’s truly a miracle, especially when you see the area where this pulpit was on display engulfed in flames.” As the church began assessing the damage this […]
Famed short-seller Andrew Left charged in $16M fraud: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced on Friday that prominent short seller and Wall Street commentator Andrew Left has been criminally charged with running a $16 million market manipulation scheme that included bets on stocks including Nvidia and Tesla. Federal prosecutors have accused Left, 54, of Boca Raton, Florida, of using his position as an investment […]
SEC and DOJ charge famed short seller in $16M stock manipulation scheme
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Federal prosecutors on Friday charged prominent short seller Andrew Left with fraud, accusing him of using his vast following to manipulate the stock market. Stock Market And he made at least $16 million in illegal profits. of Securities and Exchange Commission It also filed charges against Left and his company, […]