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	TITANIC DISCOVERY. A believed lost bronze statue “Diana of Versailles” from the Titanic was found half buried at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean in a recent expedition to the site of the shipwreck. RMS Titanic Inc., a company with salvage rights to the wreck, set out to document what is left of the 112-year-old ship in August, managing to capture over 2m of high-resolution images. Ultimately, they found a “bittersweet mix of preservation and loss,” reports...

Paris Museum Attendance Down for Olympics, Lost Bronze Statue from the Titanic is Found, ‘After Rembrandt’ Portrait Discovered in Attic Sells for $1.4 Million, and More: Morning Links for September 4, 2024













	Yusaku Maezawa, who appeared on ARTnews Top 200 Collectors list last year,  posted a series of comments on the social media network X on Monday, regarding the closure of the Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art, expressing his desire as an art lover to prevent the outflow of works in the museum’s collection overseas.The Future of Japan's DIC Museum's Collection, Including Seven Rothko 'Seagram Murals,' Is in Doubt




	Last week, ARTnews‘ George Nelson reported that chemical company DIC Corporation was reevaluating the future of Kawamura amid pressure from activist investors. The Kawamura’s collection boasts 754 artworks, 384 of which are owned by DIC Corp....

Yusaku Maezawa Suggests DIC Museum Should Sell Works to Japanese Collectors First: ‘I Will Be Waiting’

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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MAHANOY CITY – A Philadelphia man is facing a misdemeanor flight charge after police say...
The post Police: Philadelphia man blows red light, refuses to stop claiming he didn’t feel safe in downtown Mahanoy mid-afternoon first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police: Philadelphia man blows red light, refuses to stop claiming he didn’t feel safe in downtown Mahanoy mid-afternoon

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help













	Late last month, over $134,000 worth of historic firearms were stolen from the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum, leading the Australian museum to close for the “foreseeable future.”Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales to Repatriate 800-Year-Old Temple Carving to Nepal




	In a statement posted to Facebook, the museum said that the robbery, which occurred on August 25, led to “immeasurable damage” and that it “will not be reopening any time in the forseeable future. We have an awful lot of work to do and a few major challenges to overcome before we can reopen.”




	Police told ABC News Australia that 27...

$134,000 Worth of Historic Firearms Stolen from Australia Museum in Robbery

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Louisiana State

The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Glendale, CA

It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

Port Royal, SC

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You know the saying. "All good things must come to an end." And, after a dozen years in business in Port Royal, Fat Patties restaurant has made the announcement that it will be closing up shop with a last day of service on August 24th.

After 12 years, popular local burger joint closing its doors in August

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

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Unsigned Painting Done in the Style of Rembrandt Sells for $1.5 M. at Maine Auction House













	A mysterious unsigned portrait in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn recently sold for nearly $1.5 million at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, more than 100 times...

Unsigned Painting Done in the Style of Rembrandt Sells for $1.5 M. at Maine Auction House

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