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The world of Surrealism witnessed a historic moment as René Magritte’s “L’empire des lumières” (1954) sold for an astonishing $121.16 million at Christie’s on November 19. This exceptional sale not only eclipsed its pre-auction estimate of $95 million but also crowned the painting as the most expensive Surrealist work ever sold at auction. The bidding,…

The city of Fontana, California, has agreed to pay $900,000 to this man Thomas Perez Jr., who was subjected to what his attorney described as “psychological torture” by police detectives. In 2018, Perez reported his 71-year-old father missing after a family argument, only to be accused of murdering him. Police coerced a confession from Perez…

A Pittsburgh couple found themselves unexpectedly immersed in Formula One mania during their first trip to Las Vegas, unaware that their visit coincided with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. “I had no idea what F1 was,” said Nikki Wheeler while riding the tram between Bellagio and Park MGM on Saturday night. “I was like, ‘What’s…

Mental health awareness campaigns are everywhere—from schools to social media. But could these well-intentioned initiatives actually be making things worse for children? Some experts think so. While many parents welcome activities such as mental health lessons, awareness weeks, and seminars, new research suggests these efforts might be inadvertently fueling the mental health crisis among kids.…

Winning the lottery is a dream come true for many, but for one Massachusetts man, that dream came with an unexpected twist. Michael Koldys from Sheffield experienced a moment of pure luck when he scratched a $20 ticket in the $5,000,000 100X Cashword game and discovered he had won $1 million. However, his decision on…

Sometimes love makes you question everything—even your last name. For one bride-to-be, it’s become a question of epic proportions. Enter stop-motion animator D******* Bonadona, who’s captured the internet’s attention with her fiancé Jacob Bartlebaugh, all thanks to a potential jawbreaker of a last name: Bonadona-Bartlebaugh. A Marriage of Comedy and Chaos The couple’s naming conundrum…

In February 1978, two children playing in their backyard at 1137 W. 119th Street in Los Angeles uncovered an astonishing find: a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS buried just below the surface. Deputies Joe Sabas and Lenny Carroll from the Lennox sheriff’s substation were flagged down by the children to investigate. Upon excavation, a metallic…

Juniper Bryson, a 21-year-old Texas woman, faces legal charges for allegedly attempting to sell her newborn baby through Facebook. The shocking case highlights a desperate situation involving financial instability, drug abuse, and a plea for help that escalated into chaos. A Cry for Help or a Felony Offense? Bryson’s troubles began long before her arrest…

Our understanding of ADHD has grown leaps and bounds in the past few decades. From its formal recognition in the 1960s to the widespread diagnoses of the 1990s, the journey has been both groundbreaking and challenging. Today, treatment is more personalized, and options have diversified significantly. Yet, there’s still so much more to uncover about…

By 1978, Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple had amassed thousands of followers, but dark rumors about life at their settlement in Jonestown, Guyana, were spiraling out of control. Amid reports of human rights abuses, U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan, a Democrat from California, decided to investigate personally. Tragically, his courage cost him his life. Leo…