September 21, 2026
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In 1988, Arthur creator Marc Brown bought a Martha’s Vineyard estate for $700,000; after 37 years and writing half the books there, he sold it for $6.4 million

In 1988, Arthur creator Marc Brown bought a Martha’s Vineyard estate for $700,000; after 37 years and writing half the books there, he sold it for $6.4 million

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Martha’s Vineyard estate (Image Credit: Instagram/ @wsjrealestate) Arthur creator Marc Brown and his wife, artist Laurene “Laurie” Krasny Brown, have sold their longtime Martha’s Vineyard estate for $6.4 million after spending decades restoring the property. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the 7.8-acre Vineyard Haven property sold after being listed for $6.9 million in…

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A Newport mansion is being restored with a staircase technique dating to the 1500s; instead of modern exposed fasteners, craftsmen lock the wooden steps together with mortises and wedges

A Newport mansion is being restored with a staircase technique dating to the 1500s; instead of modern exposed fasteners, craftsmen lock the wooden steps together with mortises and wedges

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The project’s heart is a dramatic helical staircase with laminated curved stringers and mortised-and-wedged treads and risers. As per reports, the technique originated in the construction of European staircases in the late 1500s, when wealthy homes and castles had elaborate staircases. A stairway goes up to nowhere in a woodshop. No grand foyer at the…

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In 1943, two Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis bought a crumbling Los Angeles mansion for $9,000; 83 years later, after the Palisades Fire forced it shut, Villa Aurora has reopened

In 1943, two Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis bought a crumbling Los Angeles mansion for $9,000; 83 years later, after the Palisades Fire forced it shut, Villa Aurora has reopened

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Villa Aurora was built in 1927 as a Spanish Revival model home (Photo: Daniella On Design) In 1943, German Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife, Marta, bought a crumbling mansion in Pacific Palisades, Los Angels, for $9,000. The couple who had fled Nazi persecution, turned the house into a gathering place for artists, writers…

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In 1976, a Vermont town buried a time capsule that included a joint, a garter belt and birth-control packaging; 50 years later, it opened it and plans a new one for 2076

In 1976, a Vermont town buried a time capsule that included a joint, a garter belt and birth-control packaging; 50 years later, it opened it and plans a new one for 2076

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In 1976, as the United States celebrated its bicentennial, residents of Warren, Vermont, decided to leave a message for the future. They filled a time capsule with objects that reflected everyday life, local humour and the era’s changing culture, then buried it beneath the town. Among the contents were a joint, a garter belt and…

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A California retiree began picking up litter alone on daily walks in 2020; six years later, her volunteer group has removed about 750,000 pounds of trash and now organises valley-wide cleanups

A California retiree began picking up litter alone on daily walks in 2020; six years later, her volunteer group has removed about 750,000 pounds of trash and now organises valley-wide cleanups

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Life always has a purpose, and the fun part is that you get to decide it. You can spend a fine morning sleeping through it or volunteering your time for a purpose. For Jill Mather her retirement wasn’t going as planned. After decades of working 80-hour weeks in the restaurant business, she had dreamt of…

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Can NYC Arrest Netanyahu? Mamdani’s Threat Ignites Legal And Political Storm In US

‘Pure political theatre’: US envoy rejects Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu during NYC visit

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NYC mayor Mamdani in talks over Israeli PM’s arrest during NYC visit New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s suggestion that his administration is examining whether it could act against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the United Nations General Assembly drew a sharp response from US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, who dismissed…

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Quote of the day by Mike Tyson: "Fear is like fire. If you learn to control it, you let it work for you. If you don't…" - the boxing legend’s powerful lesson on controlling fear before it controls you

Quote of the day by Mike Tyson: “Fear is like fire. If you learn to control it, you let it work for you. If you don’t…” – the boxing legend’s powerful lesson on controlling fear before it controls you | World News

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Fear rarely announces itself as useful. Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, argued it can be exactly that, provided it never gets the upper hand. “Fear is like fire,” he wrote. “If you learn to control it, you let it work for you. If you don’t learn to control it, it’ll destroy you and…

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President Sheikh Mohamed orders Dh10 million relief package for Venezuela quake victims

Venezuela Earthquake Relief: President Sheikh Mohamed orders Dh10 million relief package for Venezuela quake victims | World News

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President Sheikh Mohamed directs emergency aid for Venezuela / Image – file As rescue teams race against time to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with an emergency humanitarian package worth Dh10 million to support relief efforts in the disaster-stricken country.The funding was approved under the directives…

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From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle

From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle

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UAE to witness major changes in July  From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, affecting education, travel, business compliance, and lifestyle across the Emirates. Schools go on long summer break…

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Donald Trump criticised for politicising statement after death of legendary wrestling mogul Ted Turner

Donald Trump criticised for politicising statement after death of WCW and CNN founder Ted Turner | International Sports News

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FILE – Ted Turner speaks during the CNN World Report Contributors banquet in Atlanta on May 4, 1995. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) Donald Trump has come under criticism after paying tribute to late WCW founder Ted Turner while also using the statement to attack CNN following Turner’s death at the age of 87. Turner’s death…

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