Late Colts owner’s Jim Irsay Collection sets $105M record, largest sale in memorabilia history The private memorabilia collection of late NFL team owner Jim Irsay has set an all-time auction record, generating more than $105 million across a series of highly competitive sales. As confirmed by auction house Christie’s, the months-long undertaking concluded on 1…
China has halted exports of helium as war in Middle East threatens global supply China has imposed a temporary ban on helium exports effective immediately, as resumption of military conflict in the Middle East threatens to trigger new shortages of the gas critical for chip manufacturing, the Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs…
Next week marks the start of a busy earnings calendar. (AI image) Wall Street today: US stocks and oil prices were largely flat on Friday, heading toward a subdued end to the week after the sharp swings seen earlier as investors assessed the potential impact of the Iran conflict on global crude supplies.The S&P 500…
Albania defends concert subsidy for Kanye West despite widespread outrage Albania’s government has defended its decision to allocate €4 million ($4.6 million) from its reserve fund to support a Kanye West concert in Tirana, as the rapper faces widespread outrage over past comments glorifying Hitler and selling swastika T-shirts.Culture minister Blendi Gonxhja said the funding…
This endangered British butterfly has 20% less genetic diversity, study finds The British swallowtail butterfly is the UK’s only native swallowtail and largest native butterfly. It may look similar to other swallowtails found across Europe, but its DNA tells a different story.A new study has found that the British swallowtail, also known as Papilio machaon…
Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he attended the men’s singles semifinals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batter was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of…
Indian-origin Dr Sanjeev Kumar jailed for 20 years for medical malpractice in Tennessee. Indian-origin gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of adulterating medical devices and committing health fraud. US Attorney D Michael Dunavant said no punishment is enough for what Dr Kumar, the Tennessee physician,…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that has sent shock waves through the US and triggered suspicions among critics that US President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to rig the November midterm elections, the White House has dismantled a bipartisan federal agency that helps America’s sprawling and often chaotic voting system function.It…
The government has said that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is a major component of India’s energy strategy,. (E85 petrol – ANI photo) Seeking to clarify the goals and usage implications of ethanol-blended petrol, the government has come out with a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The move comes amid backlash and concerns…
Not everyone is rowing with the crowd. Norway fans have plenty to celebrate as their football team continues its promising run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marching their way to the quarter-finals and are set to take on England on Saturday for a place in the last four.The descendants of the Vikings – best…