A Florida music hall that hosted Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles closed in 1968; after a four-year, $4.8 million renovation, St Petersburg has reopened it

A Florida music hall that hosted Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles closed in 1968; after a four-year, $4.8 million renovation, St Petersburg has reopened it

A new mural by artist Egypt Hagan has been added to the property. St Petersburg’s historic Manhattan Casino reopened on Saturday, 58 years after it closed, following a four-year renovation of the 101-year-old building. According to St Pete Catalyst, the city has spent $4.8 million on the two-storey property, which will now operate as a … Read more

The man considered the world’s last royal coachmaker died at 76 before finishing a 3-tonne carriage for King Charles III; his team says it is now 98% complete

The man considered the world's last royal coachmaker died at 76 before finishing a 3-tonne carriage for King Charles III; his team says it is now 98% complete

Frecklington’s fascination with coachmaking began when he was just eight years old. For more than half a century, Jim Frecklington turned wood, metal, leather and gold into something increasingly rare: magnificent horse-drawn carriages built by hand. His workshop on Sydney’s northern beaches became the unlikely birthplace of vehicles destined for royal ceremonies, but his final … Read more

Charles ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, her brother claims: ‘Like a lottery winner’; Buckingham Palace responds

Charles ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, her brother claims: ‘Like a lottery winner’; Buckingham Palace responds

Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles was ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death. Charles appeared “giddily elated like a lottery winner” when he spoke to Princess Diana’s brother shortly after her death in 1997, according to a new memoir by Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer. In an extract from his forthcoming book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, … Read more

Who were Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi? Successful business owners killed in Arizona Lake Havasu boat crash

Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi were killed after their boat crashed into a peninsula at Lake Havasu. (Facebook/One Motorsports, Jennifer Luzzi)

Two well-known business owners from Lake Havasu City, Arizonadied after their boat hit a peninsula at high speed, went airborne, and crashed into a campsite. Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi were killed after their boat crashed into a peninsula at Lake Havasu. (Facebook/One Motorsports, Jennifer Luzzi) And the victims were identified as Charles Romer, 65, … Read more

Are Prince Harry and Meghan becoming working royals again? King Charles gives blunt reality check

Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdombut they will not return to their former roles as working royals. A letter sent on behalf of King Charles makes clear that the couple’s royal status has not changed since they stepped down from official duties in 2020. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry … Read more

No royal duties: King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after UK return

No royal duties: King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after UK return

Harry and Meghan will remain private citizens after returning to the UK. Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume official royal duties despite returning to the UK, with a letter sent on behalf of King Charles confirming they remain private citizens.The message, issued by Lord Chamberlain, one of the senior officials at Buckingham Palace, has … Read more

Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry

Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries’ ties Wednesday after previewing the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, as France’s leader kicked off a two-day UK visit. Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry The pair and their wives were joined by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at … Read more

Who was Benjamin Charles Parker? Suspect in killings of 5 people and several animals in Oregon found dead in Enumclaw

Suspect in the killings of 5 people, several animals in Oregon found dead in Enumclaw (Washington County Sheriff's Office)

A suspect in the killings of as many as five people and several domestic animals was found dead Sunday, August 23, officials said. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office identified Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, as the suspect of a “complex investigation” after the bodies of five people and several animals were found on a rural property … Read more

Is the Charles Schwab app down? Thousands report issues with logging in; company responds

The company logo of Charles Schwab is displayed at a location in the financial district in New York. (REUTERS)

Over a thousand users of the app of financial broker Charles Schwab are reporting issues with logging into their account on Saturday evening. Even as the markets are closed, the app is not opening for at least 1500 Charles Schwab clientsas of 3:18pm EDT. The company logo of Charles Schwab is displayed at a location … Read more

Who is Raymond Charles ‘RC’ Horsch? Eugene Horsch’s father, family in focus as Philly house’s horrors come to light

R.C. Horsch, the late father of Eugene Horsch, whose Chew Avenue property is at the center of a widening police investigation. (Facebook/ Philly Crime Update)

The investigation into a Philadelphia home linked to at least four missing women has brought renewed attention to Ray “R.C.” Horsch, the late father of Eugene Horschwhose Chew Avenue property is at the center of a widening police investigation. R.C. Horsch, the late father of Eugene Horsch, whose Chew Avenue property is at the center … Read more