Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million
The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly 20 years ago sold for $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated the sale price would be more than $3 million, but quick bidding pushed the bid well above that amount and tripled within […]
Italian village offering 1 Euro homes to Americans ‘worn out’ from election results
An Italian village is offering a special deal to provide homes for as little as 1 euro to Americans seeking reprieve following President-elect Donald Trump's election victory. The ancient city of Olorai, located in the countryside of the Italian island of Sardinia, recently launched the Live in Olorai initiative, offering special deals to attract Americans […]
Watch worn by ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton to go up for auction as part of Sotheby’s ‘Important Watches’ sale in December
Two watches associated with the movie “Titanic” and the wreck site will be auctioned off during Sotheby's “Important Watches” sale in December. The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg on April 15, 1912 and tragically sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 1,500 people lost their lives when the ship sank. Titanic: Why the world remains […]
Yankees’ brain trust find way to get worn out relievers across finish line
CLEVELAND — Aaron Boone admitted there were times when he “didn't really know how we were going to get to the finish line.” “Certainly, there may not be a path to 27 outs,” bench coach Brad Ausmus acknowledged. Boone, Ausmus and pitching coach Matt Blake were as much an improvisational group as the Yankees' dugout […]
Jersey worn by Babe Ruth during ‘Called Shot’ homer could haul in $30 million
The Babe can still draw crowds and make a lot of money. The jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth when he hit one of the most talked-about home runs in baseball history is going up for auction, creating a frenzy among wealthy sports fans willing to spend tens of millions of dollars. […]
‘Border Patrol’ shirts worn by staff spark controversy, lead to multiple firings at South Carolina school
A South Carolina elementary school is facing backlash after a photo of a staff member wearing a “Border Patrol” T-shirt was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. The Royal Elementary staff members pictured in the photos have since been fired or placed on administrative leave, according to a letter sent by Florence 1 School […]
‘Border Patrol’ shirts worn by teachers spark controversy, lead to staff being fired at South Carolina school
A South Carolina elementary school is facing backlash after a photo of a staff member wearing a “Border Patrol” T-shirt was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. The Royal Elementary staff members pictured in the photos have since been fired or placed on administrative leave, according to a letter sent by Florence 1 School […]