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In 1971, Wilt Chamberlain built his custom Bel-Air estate for about $1 million; after a $6.55 million sale, five-year renovation and a near-$19 million asking price, the home sold for about $9.7 million

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In 1971, Wilt Chamberlain built his custom Bel-Air estate for about $1 million; after a $6.55 million sale, five-year renovation and a near-$19 million asking price, the home sold for about $9.7 million

Wilt Chamberlain built his custom Bel-Air estate The custom-built Bel-Air home originally created for basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain has sold for about $9.7 million (£7.6 million), ending years of attempts to sell the large property at a much lower price than its original asking price. According to real estate records published by Mansion Global and … Read more

Indian-origin US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui says she alerted senior managers about ‘Cognizant-like’ visa abuse 20 years ago

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Indian-origin US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui says she alerted senior managers about 'Cognizant-like' visa abuse 20 years ago

Mahvash Siddiqui says she encountered ‘Cognizant-like’ visa abuses 20 years ago at the Chennai consulate. The US Department of Labor recently announced the suspension of Cognizant from filing new Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications as a probe into alleged visa fraud is going on. Mahvash Siddiqui, an Indian-origin US diplomat who worked at the Chennai … Read more

In 1992, Rod Stewart sold his 1925 Los Angeles mansion for $6.25 million; after a two-year restoration and estate expansion, the nearly 6-acre compound sold in two deals totaling $86 million

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In 1992, Rod Stewart sold his 1925 Los Angeles mansion for $6.25 million; after a two-year restoration and estate expansion, the nearly 6-acre compound sold in two deals totaling $86 million

A historic 5.8-acre estate in Holmby Hills, which includes the former 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival mansion of rock star Rod Stewart, has sold in two separate deals totaling $86 million (£68 million). According to real estate records published by The Wall Street Journal and reported by Gallery Magazinethe combined sales end more than 30 years … Read more

‘Reporting fake news’: Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House; threatens more bans

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'Reporting fake news': Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House; threatens more bans

Trump said the outlets were banned over what he described as their repeated “FAKE NEWS” reporting about him and his administration. US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was banning 3 news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House, accusing them of repeatedly publishing what he called “FAKE NEWS”.Trump … Read more

US man claims he was fired just 2.5 hours into new job over ‘hygiene issue’ after 9 months of unemployment

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US man claims he was fired just 2.5 hours into new job over 'hygiene issue' after 9 months of unemployment

Manhattan man says he was fired from his new job on first day over ‘hygiene issue’. (AI photo) A New York man who had spent nearly 10 months looking for work says his new job lasted just 2.5 hours after a staffing agency told him he was being let go over alleged “hygiene issues”. The … Read more

In 2004, Ken Griffey Jr. paid $2.575 million for 11.58 lakefront acres near Orlando; four years later he completed a 22,108-sq-ft custom mansion, and the estate is now listed for $27 million

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In 2004, Ken Griffey Jr. paid $2.575 million for 11.58 lakefront acres near Orlando; four years later he completed a 22,108-sq-ft custom mansion, and the estate is now listed for $27 million

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has listed his custom-built lakefront mansion near Orlando for $27 million (£21.2 million), putting a price on a property he has owned for more than 20 years. The 13-time Major League Baseball All-Star bought the 11.58-acre site on Cypress Lake in 2004 for $2.575 million, according to Orange … Read more

73-year-old Indian-origin California ‘healer’ accused of sexually assaulting 4 clients; attorney says he’s an acupressure practitioner

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73-year-old Indian-origin California 'healer' accused of sexually assaulting 4 clients; attorney says he's an acupressure practitioner

Indian-origin healer in California accused of sexual assault. A 73-year-old California man who had built a reputation as a “healer” in the local Sikh community has been accused of sexually assaulting four clients during treatment sessions at his Selma home, according to police and court records.Pal Singh was arrested by the Selma Police Department on … Read more

What does a good data centre future look like? And how do we get there?

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What does a good data centre future look like? And how do we get there?

Canberra, Australia is in the middle of a rapid data centre rollout. Warehouses full of computer servers that run the artificial intelligence tools society increasingly uses are being built at pace, and they draw heavily on essential resources. What does a good data centre future look like? And how do we get there? Data centres … Read more

Amanda Mack cause of death update: Former EKU volleyball player dies at 20; all about Severe Aplastic Anemia diagnosis

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Amanda Mack, a former EKU volleyball player, died at 20. (Instagram/amandamack2024)

Amanda Mack, a former Eastern Kentucky University volleyball player, died on Wednesday at the age of 20. The news of her passing was confirmed on Mack’s social media. Amanda Mack, a former EKU volleyball player, died at 20. (Instagram/amandamack2024) “It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter Amanda Elizabeth … Read more

Why crocodilians and capybaras can coexist: The science behind their surprising encounters

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Capybaras coexist near crocodiles and caimans despite being prey. Research reveals capybaras adapt their behavior to live alongside predators, focusing on group living and quick escapes, making predation less beneficial for caimans. This truce is based on calculated risks rather than friendship. (AI- generated/ ChatGPT)

Photographs of capybaras relaxing next to crocodiles and caimans continue making the rounds on the Internet, and these pictures aren’t fabricated in any way. Scientists who have been studying the rodents for years have offered clues about why such encounters can happen, from predator economics and the capybara’s defenses to studies on how these animals … Read more