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Romanov Sapphire Bracelet Sells for $4.9 Million
Lifestyle
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A 197.80-carat sapphire associated with Russia’s Romanov imperial family sold for $4.9 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction, far above its estimate. Believed to have originated in the Mughal Empire, the stone was worn by Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna at the 1903 Winter Palace Ball.
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Dana Whitfield
That sapphire's Mughal origins and Romanov connection explain why it smashed the estimate so easily.
Empires of AI
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— Oct 21, 2026
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Sam Okafor
It's alarming how a handful of firms are consolidating AI power like old empires dividing the world.
How shipwreck survivors and empires rewrite who is believed
Books
— Oct 26, 2026
The Wager reconstructs a 1741 British wreck and the rival survivor stories the Admiralty refused to settle.
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Obama criticizes Trump’s Canada tariffs at Detroit rally
Donald John Trump
— Oct 24, 2026
At a Detroit rally, Obama called Canada a "well-known evil empire" while criticizing Trump's tariffs and talk of making it the 51st state.
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Maya Lindstrom
Trump's 51st state talk sounds like empty posturing that ignores how integrated our economies already are with Canada.
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Here’s How Anthropic’s Latest Products Could Automate Your Job
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 2h
Salt once decided who ate, who ruled, and who rebelled
Books
— Oct 24, 2026
Before refrigeration, Kurlansky claims, salt alone preserved food across seasons and oceans, so the hunt for it built trade, funded empires, and sparked tax revolts.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Book traces Sackler OxyContin marketing and limited personal liability
Books
— Oct 26, 2026
Empire of Pain shows how the Sackler family applied a Valium-era marketing playbook to OxyContin, then used secrecy, philanthropy, and bankruptcy law to wall ownership off from criminal consequence.
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Elon Musk has reportedly invested a MASSIVE $1 BILLION into the Ellison family’s Skydance media empire, just weeks after the company acquired CNN. How many CNN employees will quit after this?
Politics
— Oct 23, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Chris Dalton
I doubt many CNN employees will quit, since most care more about their jobs than who owns the network.
Kennel Clubs Plan Dog Shows Across Four States
Entertainment
— Oct 24, 2026
Kennel clubs held all-breed dog shows in Colorado Springs, Belton, Plant City and Sioux Falls, drawing hundreds of entries and awarding top placements across breeds. The Sioux Empire event also invited families to meet dogs, handlers and breeders and browse dog-related vendors.
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Musk Says $985 Billion Fortune Will Fund Foundation
Elon Musk
— Oct 22, 2026
Elon Musk is pursuing a possible Tesla-SpaceX merger as he builds an empire spanning electric vehicles, satellites, AI and robotics, while saying his fortune would largely support a foundation focused on space exploration and sustainability. Critics including Kara Swisher question the strategy and warn about his concentrated business and political influence, with reported Starlink decisions in Ukraine adding to concerns about his power.
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Trump Floats Cook to Replace Nvidia CEO
President Trump recommended Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO after Huang resigned. Trump called Cook the sole choice for the job, though it was unclear whether Nvidia or Cook would consider the suggestion
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IRAEmpire releases 2026 Gold IRA rankings
Finance
— Nov 2, 2026
Recent gold IRA rankings name different firms—including Goldco, Augusta Precious Metals and Lear Capital—as top providers, underscoring that rankings and reviews are not a substitute for comparing costs and services. Consumer guidance recommends checking written pricing, buy-sell spreads, custodians, storage, fees and rollover terms, and weighing review patterns carefully because responsive service does not guarantee a suitable investment.
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Comedy Festivals Planned Across North America
Entertainment
— Oct 19, 2026
Comedy festivals and competitions are spotlighting emerging talent, from New York Comedy Festival shows featuring rising stand-ups to Winnipeg’s international improv lineup, Colorado’s inaugural women-focused Fempire festival, and Seattle’s comedy competition semifinals. The events offer audiences a range of live comedy, including stand-up, improv and judged contests.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Family Attractions Span Four States, Spooky Empire Planned
Lifestyle
— Oct 8, 2026
The articles spotlight family attractions across the Midwest and Arkansas, from indoor arcades and climbing adventures to a longstanding children’s amusement park. Separately, Orlando’s Spooky Empire horror convention is running this weekend, featuring panels tied to major Halloween festivals.
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Edict of Milan Grants Religious Tolerance
Good News
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Constantine and Licinius legalize Christianity across the empire.
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One Court Case Could Totally Upend Google’s Search Engine Empire
United States Department of Justice
— Apr 24, 2025
Google’s search engine empire could face a serious reckoning as the Justice Department’s landmark antitrust case entered its remedies phase Monday, handing a federal judge the power to dismantle the tech behemoth’s…
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Trump’s White House Counsel Draws Line Against Dems’ Potential Abuse Of Oversight Power After Congress Flips Blue
Pete Peterson · 3 min · 3h
Feds Push to Dismantle Google’s Ad Empire After Landmark Antitrust Ruling
United States Department of Justice
— May 6, 2025
The Department of Justice formally asked a federal judge to break up Google’s ad-tech empire Friday after an April court ruling found the company illegally monopolized the digital advertising market. U.S. District Judge…
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
— Quiz
Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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Clyburn Argues the US Will Become Roman Empire if Congress Does Not Pass Sweeping Voting Rights Bill
Reporting
— Jun 8, 2021
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) is warning Americans the United States will become the Roman empire if lawmakers do not pass the sweeping Democratic voting rights bill, the For the People Act . When asked by…
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Empire State Building Flashes Siren-Like Colors to Pay Tribute to Those on the Front Line
Reporting
— Mar 31, 2020
Red and white beat in the heart of New York City as the Empire State Building honors those risking their lives to fight the coronavirus. The iconic landmark lit up with siren-like colors to recognize first responders…
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Zuckerberg’s Trillion-Dollar Meta Empire Sits On Razor’s Edge As Antitrust Case Rolls On
Mark Zuckerberg
— Apr 26, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took Meta to trial last week, opening a federal antitrust assault that threatens to tear Mark Zuckerberg’s trillion-dollar empire apart. The trial caps nearly five years of legal…
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Vader Lightsaber Expected to Fetch $1 Million
Heritage Auctions
— Oct 9, 2026
A Vader lightsaber from the Empire Strikes Back 'I am your father' duel is expected to fetch at least $1 million Nov. 12, after Luke's severed-hand saber sold for a record $3.75 million.
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Here’s How Anthropic’s Latest Products Could Automate Your Job
Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model is spitting out elaborate digital creations in hours as the company releases more products that automate your work.
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Empire Metals appoints leadership to accelerate Pitfield Titanium
Western Australia
— Jul 23, 2026
Empire Metals has appointed Chris Dodds as General Manager (Project Delivery) and Emma Neale as Senior Advisor (Approvals) to accelerate the Pitfield Titanium Project in Western Australia, strengthening in-house delivery and regulatory pathways through feasibility studies toward commercial development. Despite ongoing losses as a pre-revenue explorer, the company emphasizes a robust in-house team and a district-scale high-grade deposit, supported by governance comments from Managing Director Shaun Bunn.
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STEVE MILLOY: Pulling The Plug On Liberal Org’s Dark Money Empire
The Gates Foundation
— Sep 7, 2025
The Gates Foundation’s sudden $450 million divorce from Arabella Advisors isn’t about efficiency or building deeper relationships or any of the sanitized language trotted out by both sides. This is about optics and the…
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Steve Buscemi Punched in the Face in Manhattan
Reporting
— May 13, 2024
Steve Buscemi, star of “Boardwalk Empire,” is reportedly OK after was punched in the face by an unknown assailant in Manhattan. Buscemi, 66, was treated at a New York hospital for an injury to his left eye, including…
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Empire Metals Reports Largest Titanium Resource at Pitfield
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
Empire Metals reported a transformational first half of 2026 at the Pitfield titanium project, including the largest drilling campaign and a significantly upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate that positions Pitfield as the world's largest titanium resource, alongside progress on an integrated metallurgical flowsheet for high-purity TiO2 pigment and sponge feedstock. The company also highlighted funding and corporate developments, including an £8 million institutional subscription, a stake sale in Eclipse, a £12.4 million cash position, and the ASX dual listing remaining on track for H2 2026.
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Empire Metals Upgrades Pitfield to 8.16 Billion Tonnes TiO2, World’s Largest Titanium Resource
Jane Pitfield
— Aug 19, 2026
Empire Metals announced an upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate at Pitfield in Western Australia totaling 8.16 billion tonnes at 4.3% TiO2, including the first Measured Resource, reinforcing the project as the world’s largest titanium resource with near-surface high-grade zones and a conventional processing path. While this strengthens Pitfield’s development case and potential tier-one status, the company remains unprofitable with no revenue and depends on external financing, keeping investors focused on funding conditions and the stock’s performance.
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Rural California Utility Asks To Raise Power Rates By More Than Half As Wildfire Costs Pile Up In Newsom’s State
Simon August · 8 min · 5h
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