Isidor Straus’s pocket watch from the Titanic disaster sells for $2.3 million at auction.
Gold Pocket Watch from Titanic Passenger Sells for $2.3 Million A gold pocket watch, once owned by one of the most notable passengers of the Titanic, has fetched a remarkable $2.3 million at auction. Isidore Strauss, co-owner of Macy’s, brought the timepiece on what would be his final journey to New York after a trip […]
Brave Guardsman stopped an Afghan attacker with a pocket knife — here’s what happened during the ambush
A suspect in the shooting deaths of two National Guardsmen near the White House was subdued by quick-acting security guards using just a pocketknife, reports indicate. 29-year-old Rahmanullah Rakanwar, who fled Afghanistan, reportedly made a cross-country trip of nearly 3,000 miles from Bellingham, Washington, to Washington, D.C., arriving Wednesday afternoon. Details on when he left […]
Rare gold pocket watch from Titanic passenger may become the most expensive artifact ever sold
Gold Pocket Watch of Titanic Passenger May Set Auction Record A gold pocket watch recovered from one of the wealthiest passengers aboard the Titanic is on track to become the most valuable artifact linked to the tragedy, according to experts. This particular watch belonged to Isidore Strauss, a co-owner of Macy’s department store, who was […]
Expensive gold pocket watch of wealthy Titanic passenger could be the priciest item ever auctioned.
Titanic Gold Pocket Watch Set for Auction Experts suggest that a gold pocket watch recovered from one of the wealthiest passengers on the Titanic could fetch a record price at auction. This watch belonged to Isidore Strauss, co-owner of Macy’s department store, who was aboard the ill-fated ship in April 1912 alongside his wife, Ida. […]
Customers mock Apple’s $230 iPhone pocket ‘sock’
Customers are having a laugh, noting that Apple seems to be selling something akin to a sock. The tech giant unveiled its latest accessory this week: an iPhone holder crafted from ribbed material that looks suspiciously like a sock. Priced at up to $230, the announcement sparked surprise and amusement online. “Cut socks cost $230,” […]
Is it less expensive to pay for medical care out of pocket?
Is It Cheaper to Get Medical Care Without Insurance? The rising cost of health insurance has led some Americans to ponder a perplexing question: “Is it really less expensive to seek medical care without insurance?” The brief answer is: sometimes. But that’s not usually the case, and getting there might involve doing quite a bit […]
Kansas penalized for coach’s misleading comment regarding pocket knife on the field
University of Kansas Fined for Coach’s Comments The Big 12 has imposed a $25,000 fine on the University of Kansas after head football coach Lance Leipold reportedly made “inaccurate statements” regarding a pocket knife that was discovered on the sidelines during a game. Leipold claimed that a pocket knife was thrown and “hit one of […]
President Trump Is Correct to Adhere to the Law – and Save Billions – by Supporting the Pocket Rescission
Last Thursday, President Trump informed President Johnson of his aim to save taxpayers around $5 billion by retracting funds designated for the State Department and USAID that haven’t been used yet. Wade Miller from the Center Renewing America outlined significant points regarding this in his “Primer: Pocket Retraction Strategy to Cut Spending.” The Water Storage […]
Republicans unhappy with Trump’s choice to use pocket rescission
Senate Republicans have expressed their disappointment regarding President Trump’s controversial decision to advocate for a $5 billion “pocket withdrawal.” Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) voiced concerns that this withdrawal could give Democrats a reason to resist the fundraising law, potentially threatening the government’s ability to avoid a shutdown after September 30. “This isn’t just a good […]
Trump cancels $5 billion in foreign aid through his pocket rescission authority
Trump Revokes Nearly $5 Billion in Foreign Aid President Donald Trump wrapped up his week by informing Congress that he has revoked almost $5 billion in foreign aid previously authorized by them. This action comes as he faces a deadline—October 1—to secure funding or deal with potential shutdown issues. Interestingly, Trump is utilizing something called […]