Long Beach, NY

Columbus, OH

Three-position-selector factory-original Heckler & Koch MP5 SD machine gun, not a conversion, with matching factory silencer (unrestricted and fully transferable, per BATF). Has factory ‘HK MP5 SD’ marking, and according to ‘IF’ proof code on top of receiver, gun was manufactured in 1985. Right side of magazine marked ‘Made in W. Germany / HK Chantilly, Va.” Telescoping stock, horizontal forend. Overall appearance and finish near-excellent. NFA item requiring BATF approval prior to transfer. Estimate: $60,000-$80,000.

Morphy's brings fresh-to-market trove of rare and historical firearms and militaria to auction, Sept. 10-12

War History Online

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

What Was Abraham Lincoln Carrying in His Pockets The Night of His Death?

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Provincetown, MA

A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...

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GOBankingRates

Have you checked your pile of change recently? If you're lucky, it may contain a rare or valuable coin. Who knows? You could even find a U.S.-Philippines coin, which can be worth up to $1 million!...

Own Any Philippine Coins? They Could Be Worth Up to $1 Million

Richmond, VA

Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The 150-Year Treasure Hunt For Lost Confederate Gold Continues

Business Insider

A rare Danish gold coin could fetch more than $1 million when it goes to auction next month, kicking off the sale of one a mysterious coin collection.

A single gold coin could fetch more than $1 million as ancient coin collection goes to auction after 100 years of secrecy

CBS Detroit

The world's oldest living person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War, the 1918 flu pandemic and the COVID pandemic, has died at the age of 117, her family said Tuesday. "Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain," her family wrote on her account on social network X."We will always remember her for her advice and kindness," they said.Branyas, who had lived for the last two decades in the Santa Maria del Tura nursing home in...

World's oldest person, U.S.-born Spanish woman, dies at 117, family says

The Second World War produced many famous vessels. These are the US Navy battleships that were canceled before they could see action.

The US Navy's Plans to Build These World War II Battleships Were Sunk by The Washington Naval Treaty

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, GA.- Nearly 400 curated lots from the Atlanta estate of Gregory Crawford – including decorative and fine arts, exquisite 19th century furniture, elegant silver pieces and stunning Chinese export items – will cross the auction block on Thursday, September 12th, by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW, starting at 10 am Eastern.

Ahlers & Ogletree will offer nearly 400 curated lots from the Atlanta Estate of Gregory Crawford

Before appearing in a number of Western films in the 1960s, actor Lee Van Cleef was a sonarman in the US Navy.

Lee Van Cleef's Wartime Bravery Before He Was A Top Star of Spaghetti Westerns

You've heard of the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, but what about MACV-SOG? Learn about the work these special operators did in Vietnam.

The Elite American Unit That Secretly Changed the Vietnam War

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Derrick Adams, Who Can I Run To (Xscape), 2024. Acrylic and spray paint on wood panel in artist frame, 72 x 95 inches (182.9 x 241.3 cm) © Derrick Adams Studio. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian. SEOUL.- Gagosian announced Derrick Adams: The Strip, the artist’s debut exhibition in Korea....

Gagosian to host inaugural exhibition in Korea

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Bristol, VA

John M. Dabbs

BRISTOL, Va. – Nestled in the heart of Bristol, Virginia, the historic Burger Bar continues to delight patrons with its nostalgic charm and delectable offerings. A cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942, the Burger Bar remains a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

Historic Burger Bar in Bristol, Virginia: A Classic Dining Experience

EDINBURGH.- One day in fall 2018, British theater producer Francesca Moody was rummaging around in her bag for something to read during a train ride when she found a script she’d been meaning to look at for weeks. Glancing at its first page, she read a scene in which...

What's the next 'Baby Reindeer'? This producer might have the script.

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Coveted serial No. 1 banknotes headline Heritage's Long Beach Expo US Currency auction

DALLAS, TX.- The Ronald R. Gustafson Collection, a trove teeming with high-denomination treasures and banknotes bearing the coveted serial number 1, will take center stage in...

Coveted serial No. 1 banknotes headline Heritage's Long Beach Expo US Currency auction

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