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Alligator, golden gun and 42kg of fentanyl found in raid of luxury LA apartment

Two people living in the alleged stash house were arrested and slapped with drug charges

The Independent UK · Sep 16

2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever, And It’s Not Close

The GLC is lovely to drive and incredibly sophisticated. But you'll have to pay up for one, as my tester stickered for nearly $90,000.

InsideEVs · Sep 15

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli bought a Hidden Hills mansion for $9.5 million; after asking $14.95 million, they sold it for $12.65 million

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s Hidden Hills mansion sale stands out because it combines celebrity real estate, luxury living and a significant change in circumstances. Purchased for $9.5 million in 2020 and ultimately sold for $12.65 million, the property delivered a notable increase in gross value despite failing to achieve…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from used cooking oil

Antarctica tourists flying from Cape Town will soon travel on fuel partly made from used cooking oil. South Africa’s Sasol is supplying sustainable aviation fuel to luxury operator White Desert, which runs trips costing up to $120,000, as Antarctic tourism faces pressure to reduce its environmental impact.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Victoria Beckham's florist Flowerbx wins High Court trademark battle with London rival

Flowerbx owner Whitney Bromberg Hawkings wins High Court fight with London-based rival

Evening Standard · Sep 15

The New Audi A2 Looks Charming Even As A Base Model

Audi's cheapest EV still has plenty of charisma in its most basic form.

Motor1 · Sep 15

Singapore jails six Malaysian men who robbed £3m from luxury poker game

The men fled to Malaysia after the robbery but were arrested and brought back to face trial

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Man Needs A New Car. Then An Expert Tells Him About ‘Highly Depreciated SUVs Under $35,000’

"Make sure you have a mechanic you can TRUST!"

Motor1 · Sep 14

In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected land

John Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed for an impressive $149 million. The combined estate now includes a luxury resort and a vintage car collection. Hendricks is seeking $279 million for the entire Colorado real estate holdings. He…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres

The Hampshire House in Manhattan has seen its unfinished penthouse sell for $6.765 million, a staggering reduction of 83% from its original listing of $40 million. This raw attic space demanded substantial work to become livable. After years of challenges and strategic efforts, it was sold through an online auction,…

The Times of India · Sep 14