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Ferrari Barn Find Sells Big: Delon’s 1961 California Spider fetches €16.288m; Baillon hoard stuns collectors

In a remarkable find on a tranquil farm in western France, a treasure trove of classic automobiles was unveiled and subsequently auctioned. Among the highlights was a stunning 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, once belonging to the illustrious actor Alain Delon. This collection also featured rare models from…

The Times of India · Oct 20

US couple pays $4,995 for century-old fridge, spends another $2,000 getting it to work

A Michigan couple bought a 116-year-old refrigerator for $4,995 on Facebook Marketplace, but getting the massive appliance into their farmhouse proved difficult. Weighing over 1,000 pounds, it required seven weeks of preparation, specialist movers, reinforced floors and additional expenses. Despite the challenges, the couple restored it to working condition and…

The Times of India · Oct 20

US dealer’s $14,000 gold egg turns out to be lost Fabergé treasure worth $33M

Sometimes history turns up in the least likely places. For one Midwest scrap-metal dealer, that moment came at an antiques market, where an ornate gold egg seemed to be little more than an opportunity to make a modest profit. Bought for about $14,000 with the intention of selling it for…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’

Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20

Groundwater Recharge Effort: Alameda Creek project limits saltwater intrusion; USGS maps aquifer links

The Alameda County Water District has ingeniously repurposed old gravel pits in Fremont into vital groundwater recharge sites. Launched in the early 1970s, this program addresses the pressing issue of saltwater intrusion from San Francisco Bay into local freshwater supplies. Ongoing research demonstrates the efficient movement of recharge water through…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Alberta rejects plan for referendum on independence from Canada

Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a setback for separatists backed by allies of US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result and said Albertans had made a "clear choice" in favour of unity.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20

Listing Price Isn’t Guaranteed: Ronda Rousey sells horse estate for $912,500; sale highlights gap between asking and closing prices

In June 2018, Ronda Rousey purchased a 4.55-acre property in Running Springs, California, for $765,000. Fast-forward to April 2024, she listed it for $1.1 million, but after a drop in price to $999,999, the property eventually sold for $912,500 in October 2024. Although the selling price exceeded the original cost,…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Watch: Burning e-bikes turned into bonfires as France reels from violent protests

France witnessed a violent weekend as protests over rising living costs and underfunded public services escalated into riots and looting. Burning e-bikes, torched vehicles and smoke-filled streets marked the unrest in Paris and other cities. Hundreds of shared bikes and scooters were damaged, causing an estimated €400,000 in losses to…

The Times of India · Oct 20

'You Will Be Dead': Polish MEP's Border Warning Raises Questions About Poland's Use of Force

A warning by Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński has renewed scrutiny of Poland's border rules, which permit firearms in defined defensive situations but do not allow shooting migrants merely for crossing illegally.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Toxic Quarry Turned Recreational Lake: Dump site cleaned and repurposed; patience and monitoring pay off

Originally a gravel pit and dumping ground, Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a remarkable success story of environmental restoration. After undergoing rigorous cleanup in the 1970s and passing safety assessments by state and federal agencies, the site was finally declared safe in 1988 and removed from the Superfund list in…

The Times of India · Oct 20