An upcoming auction in September will feature an extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and handwritten lyrics from Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991. The collection, which has been kept in Mercury's home in London, includes a painting by 19th century French artist James Tissot and costumes from the band's iconic music videos and live performances. Fans and collectors from around the world will have the opportunity to own a piece of rock history and celebrate the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury.
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Two former associates of Steve Bannon, Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their roles in the fraudulent We Build The Wall fundraising campaign. The two men were accused of using the money for personal expenses, including luxury vacations and home renovations, and had diverted more than $350,000 from the campaign for their own use. Bannon, who served as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, also faces fraud charges in connection with the campaign and is awaiting trial.
An Uber Eats driver in Holiday, Florida has been brutally murdered and dismembered. Oscar Adrian Solis, 30, has been arrested and charged with murder while engaged in robbery, failure to register as a convicted felon and for a parole violation. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco described the case as a "horrific crime of passion" and is asking anyone with information to contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have confirmed that Dylan Arrington, one of four inmates who escaped from the Raymond Detention Center near Jackson, was killed in a shootout with police Wednesday morning. Arrington had been suspected in the slaying of a pastor while on the lam, and was involved in a shootout with police at a Leake County home that also caught fire. The other three inmates who escaped with Arrington are still at large, and the Leake County Sheriff's Office has asked the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former CEO of Theranos, has avoided her 11-year prison sentence after her lawyers successfully appealed the decision to reject her release. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay of her prison term, allowing her to remain free on bail while her appeal is pending. The public continues to be captivated by the ongoing case of Holmes as her legal team seeks to overturn the lower court's decision.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the potential for Russia to use nuclear power plants as a form of blackmail. Xi Jinping pledged to send a “special representative” to Ukraine for talks about a “political settlement” and warned that “there is no winner in a nuclear war.” China has expressed a desire to become a neutral peace broker in the conflict, though the United States and others have questioned its impartiality.
Writer E. Jean Carroll is suing former President Donald Trump for battery and defamation over an alleged rape and his claims that she made up her story. On Wednesday, Carroll testified that Trump "lied and shattered my reputation" and the trial is expected to last several days. The outcome of the case could have implications for how public figures are held accountable for their statements.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination. In his speech, he criticized the Biden administration's economic policies and promised to get the economy back on track if elected. He also highlighted his long history of public service, saying his "mettle has been tested" and he is ready to lead the country. Hutchinson's announcement marks the start of a competitive race for the nomination.