Maurizio Cattelan’s duct taped ‘banana’ artwork estimated to fetch up to US$1.5m at New York auction

Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped ‘banana’ artwork estimated to fetch up to US$1.5m at New York auction

The viral artwork, involving a banana stuck to a wall, is once again in the spotlight, as Sotheby’s prepares to auction it for an eye-watering sum. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan ’s notorious ...

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Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

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Politics - The Hill - October 28

Long and winding road that took a recording console from Beatles session to the skip

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New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan

Sports - ABC News - October 24

New York Liberty celebrated with ticker-tape parade after historic WNBA championship

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‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

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Liberty win WNBA Finals: New York reveals plans for ticker-tape parade after claiming first title over Lynx

The Liberty prevailed in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

18th-Century Perfume Bottles Come Up for Auction

The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era.

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US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

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Democrats pick up House seat in New York as Williams loses to Mannion

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Oracle applies to join Epic and others in new federal medical record network

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Business - CNBC - October 28

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US charges Indian official over thwarted New York assassination plot

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"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."

Ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz up for auction 20 years after theft

The shoes at the heart of the musical were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, but recovered by the FBI 13 years later. A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."

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A Very New York Party for New York Nico

At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.

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Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

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Eagles running back Barkley returns for his first game at MetLife after playing for the Giants for six seasons.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests

Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Metals trader IXM bids to become China’s answer to Glencore

Chief executive Kenny Ives reshapes CMOC-owned firm and expands into lithium trading

World - Financial Times - October 18

Bondholders could make $14bn from emerging market restructurings, says Debt Justice

Campaign group says debt resolution in countries from Ghana to Ukraine means potential big profits for investors

World - Financial Times - October 18

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

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World - The Guardian - October 30

A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional

A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional

Health - ABC News - October 29

National Gallery bans liquid after artwork damaged

The ban starts Friday morning and excludes baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines.

Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

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In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

A new generation of fitness buffs is prioritizing mutual encouragement in the group workouts that have sprouted up in city playgrounds for years.

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