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A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor’s belongings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings.Yes, $2.1 million.The signature broad, black hat — one of a handful still in existence that Napoléon wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in Europe — was initially valued at 600,000 to 800,000 euros ($650,000-870,000). It was the centerpiece of Sunday’s auction in Fontainebleau of memorabilia collected by a French industrialist who died last year.But the bidding quickly jumped higher and higher until Jean Pierre Osenat, president of the Osenat auction house, designated the winner.‘’We are at 1.5 million (euros) for Napoleon’s hat … for this major symbol of the Napoleonic epoch,” he said, as applause rang out in the auction hall. The buyer, whose identity was not released, must pay 28.8% in commissions according to Osenat, bringing the overall cost to 1.9 million euros ($2.1 million).While other of...

At Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — At the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, music and entertainment have taken a dominant role. As the elite motorsport experiments with the new race, A-list events are ubiquitous in Sin City, an unignorable part of the celebration.Here are some of the highlights.DAY FOUR: LET'S GO RACINGStreets flood with fans in their race kits. Some are unhappy with the week's prohibitively expensive events — including the exclusive live music opportunities. Others are simply excited to be a part of history at this new Las Vegas race. Elizabeth Blackstock, a motorsports report at Jalopnik, explains that in some ways, the entertainment branding opportunities took precedent over the race fans in Las Vegas.“It's way more expensive than Monaco,” Blackstock says of the infamously exclusive and prestigious street race. “It feels like Formula One just misunderstood entirely what the audience was going to be here and thought it was going to be this multi-million-dollar playground ...

PHOTOS: Rosalynn Carter through the years

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died, just two days after entering hospice care. She was 96. Carter passed away Sunday afternoon at her Plains, Georgia, home, The Carter Center said in a statement. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said in a statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 Here is a look at the former first lady's life in photos. Washington, DC: (L-R) First lady Rosalyn Carter being interviewed by Barbara Walters for ABC News. (Photo by Richard Howard /Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)(Original Caption) Rosalynn Carter, right, greets Pope John Paul II as he arrived at Logan International Airport 10/1, his first stop on his seven day tour of the United States. At left is Humberto Cardinal Medeiros. (via Getty)ASHKELON, ISRA...

Austin Trail of Lights named one of nation's best holiday light shows

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — 'Tis the season for Austinites, as the Austin Trail of Lights show was named one of the best holiday light shows nationwide.Recreational news outlet RV Trader named the Texas capital's holiday display among its Top 6. The annual show, celebrating its 59th year, features more than two million lights, 90 holiday-lit trees and more than 70 additional displays. Gillian Luce, director of consumer marketing with Trader Interactive, said in an email it's become a "long-standing tradition" for Austinites and visitors alike."During our search for unique destinations for holiday light lovers, Zilker Park made our top list as it transforms into Austin’s Trail of Lights each year. This event is loved by its locals and is the longest-standing tradition in the Texas capital bringing in hundreds of thousands of Central Texans and international visitors each year," Luce said.The ranking is as follows:Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay...

PHOTOS: Greenwich hosts 11th annual Holiday Tractor Parade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Greenwich hosted their 11th annual Holiday Tractor Parade on November 18. The celebration featured over 70 festively decorated tractors on display throughout the village. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The parade was led by Bob and Dick Nessle, this year's Grand Marshalls. The festivities were held on Main Street and Washington Street. (Photos by Justus Waldron) Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 The tractor owners competed for a variety of accolades, including Best in Show, Most Creative and Best Use of Lights. A wide array of local food trucks and businesses provided plenty of treats for those in attendance.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the longtime wife of former United States President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed her death on Sunday afternoon, saying that she passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Plains, Georgia. A champion of mental health, caregiving and women’s rights, Carter was married to former President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” Jimmy Carter said in the Carter Center release. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” She leaves behind three children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tributes began to pour in from across the political world early Sunday afternoon."Rosalynn Carter was a great partner to a consequential President and helped to define the modern role of First Lady," former United States Attorney G...

‘Goodfellas’ and ‘The Sopranos’ actress Suzanne Shepherd dies at 89 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

Suzanne Shepherd, the actress best known for her roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas” has passed away at the age of 89, according to multiple reports. Her agent confirmed to Variety that she passed away Friday morning at her home in New York City. Shepherd was famous for playing the role of a woman who “mothered iconic mob wives,” according to Entertainment Weekly. She portrayed Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano, in multiple seasons of “The Sopranos” and played the mother of Karen Hill in the award-winning biographical crime film “Goodfellas” directed by Martin Scorsese.  Comedian Dana Carvey announces break from acting in wake of son’s sudden death She appeared in several other TV shows, including “Law and Order” and “Blue Bloods.” In addition to acting, Shepherd was a theater director and worked as an acting coach for over four decades in New York City. According to Variety, an upcoming documentary titled “A Gift of Fire” will chronicle her career as an act...

Apple Cup: WSU and Washington agree to continue series after Pac-12 breaks apart

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

An ancient West Coast football rivalry will continue into the next era as the Washington schools on Sunday announced an agreement to continue the Apple Cup following the breakup of the Pac-12.The Cougars and Huskies signed a five-year contract that begins next season with a neutral-field matchup, followed by four games played on a home-and-home basis.Washington is moving to the Big Ten in 2024 while WSU is expected to compete in the Pac-12 along with Oregon State — an unprecedented two-team conference permissible under NCAA rules.The Apple Cup matchup scheduled for Sept. 14, 2024 will be played at Lumen Field, the home of the Seahawks.The 2025 and 2027 games will be in Pullman, with the 2026 and 2028 matchups at Husky Stadium.The dates have not been finalized for 2025-28, but the series likely will be played in September because of Washington’s commitment to Big Ten games in October and November.Apple Cup games played in Seattle will be owned by the Big Ten’s media...

Fully involved structure fire in Santa Rosa on Roberts Avenue

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

(BCN) -- The Santa Rosa Fire Department said at 11:17 a.m. Sunday it has firefighters at the scene of a fully involved metal structure fire on Roberts Ave. Sebastopol Road will be closed between Dutton Avenue and the railroad tracks. Fire was dispatched at 11:10 a.m. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

3 extricated from vehicles trapped in Aurora building

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a report of two vehicles that hit a building near Hampden Avenue and Uravan Way at about 1:40 p.m., leaving patients trapped inside one vehicle. Local company plans to buy, deliver over 3,000 turkeys to food banks Crews were able to extricate all three individuals involved in the crash. AFR reported both patients had serious, "potentially life-threatening" injuries due to the crash. They were transported to nearby emergency departments.One other patient was evaluated and refused further treatment or transportation from the scene.AFR advised there could be delays in the area.