The greatest art auction in history will feature works of art valued at an estimated $1 billion (£847 million) that belonged to the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Botticelli, Renoir, David Hockney, and Roy Lichtenstein all have works in the collection. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 65. The greatest art auction … Read more
A new $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine has been revealed by US President Joe Biden. On February 24, Russia began a new, full-scale invasion of Ukraine as part of its ongoing conflict with that country. “The bravery, resiliency, and tenacity of the Ukrainian people continue to inspire the globe, the U.S. leader emphasized. … Read more
Qatar Airways and Airbus are at loggerheads over the airworthiness of Europe’s newest long-haul jet. Damage to outer skin exposed a layer of lightning protection and prompted Qatar to ground more than 20 jets. European Union Aviation Safety Agency: “We saw no damage which could imply safety issues”. Europe’s top flying security controller said on … Read more
LeBron James declares desire to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old was recently declared the NBA’s first active player worth $1 billion. There is a plan for a major new arena in Vegas. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, recently declared by Forbes magazine as the NBA’s first active player worth $1 … Read more
An attorney said Wednesday that a roughly $1 billion tentative settlement has been struck in a class-action lawsuit filed by families of victims and survivors of last June’s condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida. During a hearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael Hanzman, Harley S Tropin announced the $997 million settlement. The deal, which is … Read more
