Nosferatu is a 1922 German Expressionist horror film, directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok. The film was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, with names and other details changed because the studio could not obtain the rights to the novel. Stoker's heirs sued over the adaptation, and a court ruling ordered that all copies of the film be destroyed. However, one print of Nosferatu survived, and the film came to be regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema
When: 12 Jan 2015
2013
The Papal Conclave begins to select the successor of Pope Benedict XVI.
2002
Canada banned human embryo cloning but permitted government-funded scientists to use embryos left over from fertility treatment or abortions.
1989
The Louvre Pyramid designed by I. M. Pei is inaugurated by French President Francois Mitterrand.
1981
Canadien Guy Lafleur scores his 1000th NHL Point.
1966
John Lennon says the Beatles are more popular than Jesus.
1950
Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” was released across the U.S.
1922
1st vampire film Nosferatu premieres at the Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany, an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
1918
The first case of Spanish flu occurs, the start of a devastating worldwide pandemic.
Kansas City Chiefs fan Xavier Babudar, better known as “ChiefsAholic”, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and money laundering recently.
Remember that this over-the-top fanatic, who wears a werewolf disguise with a Chiefs jersey, caused a furor on social media last year due to a months-long manhunt (following robberies he committed).
According to the Department of Justice report, the 29-year-old pleaded guilty to two counts of money laundering and multi-state transportation of stolen property.
A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as the Chiefsaholic pleaded guilty in federal court on charges related to a string of bank robberies across seven states, prosecutors said, adding that he had used some of the money to gamble on his favorite team. https://t.co/MXyzMEiy7X
During his plea, Babudar indicated that he had carried out no less than nine bank robberies in 2022, as well as two other hold-ups while running away from the police last year.
He subsequently laundered the money he stole with the help of local casinos and online gambling.
To right the wrongs he caused, Babudar will have to pay $532,675 in restitution to the banks he robbed, and property related to his money-laundering activities will be confiscated, including a painting autographed by Patrick Mahomes, his idol and quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs!
Babudar will be sentenced on July 10, and faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole…
Families in Glasgow, Scotland, were left disappointed when the Willy Wonka-themed event they had been looking forward to failed to live up to the expectations they had placed in it.
The event, aptly named Willy’s Chocolate Experience, failed to live up to its magical promise and triggered widespread frustration, even scaring the children.
The police were called to the scene, while the story spread like wildfire on the Internet.
By Saturday afternoon, the Willy Wonka-themed experience had been canceled and local police confirmed to NBC News that they were called to the scene after attendees who felt conned began demanding refunds. https://t.co/AzO0gdPY6D
Magical promises turned to disaster when ticket holders who had paid $44 each found themselves in a sterile warehouse, instead of the promised “optical wonders” and “extraordinary objects”.
Social media users were quick to share photos of the sparsely decorated, gloomy facility. This was in stark contrast to the advertised fantasy.
Organizers had promised guests “whimsical performances” as well as a wide variety of treats as they immersed themselves in “a world of pure imagination”. Families received meager portions of sweets and left disappointed and deceived.
Organizers were unprepared, as guests and performers reported. Actors were given scripts just before the event and had to improvise in the chaos.
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On a Facebook group created by disillusioned attendees, they voiced their complaints.
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They recounted how their children had been given jelly beans and others had run away from the supposedly enchanting, but not scary, characters.
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The organization apologized after the negative reactions. It admitted that the event had gone badly, and acknowledged the frustrations of not being able to deliver the enchanting experience promised.
Iranian flags weaving in the air
When: 02 Oct 2009
2020
Iran releases 54,000 people from prison to avoid spread of COVID-19.
2010
The Alberto Giacometti sculpture L’Homme qui marche sold for $103.7 million.
1991
Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and later leads to riots when the police officers are acquitted.
1980
Pierre Trudeau sworn in, for the second time, as the 17th Prime Minister of Canada.
1968
Canadien Jean Beliveau scores one goal in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings; second NHL player to score 1,000 career points.
1923
Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives).
1921
University of Toronto doctors Frederick Banting and Charles Best officially announces their team’s discovery of insulin.
1916
In Ottawa, Canada’s original parliament buildings burned down.
1885
American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) incorporates.
1875
1st recorded hockey game (Montreal)
Georges Bizet premieres his opera Carmen at the Opéra Comique, Paris France.
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid form a captivating Hollywood duo. Their relationship, which began last autumn, is the subject of widespread fascination. Recently, significant progress has been noted, with the couple openly discussing their future, suggesting that their bond runs deeper than mere fleeting flings.
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The actor’s recent purchase of a home has fueled speculation of a deeper engagement with Gigi… given its proximity to the model’s home!
According to a source reported by Closer magazine, Bradley Cooper is about to pop the big question (!), reflecting his love and belief that he’s hit the jackpot.
The couple reportedly share common interests and enjoy discussing friends, family, parenthood, and life. According to one source, their strong connection is based on open and honest communication. The lovers have also reportedly won the approval of their families, strengthening their relationship.
When things are going well…
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Despite busy careers, the couple reportedly spend a lot of time together, often spotted on walks around New York. Their outings lead to romantic scenes around town…
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
2016
Longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight by distance, Emirates A380 flies 14,200km Dubai to Auckland in 17 hours, 15 minutes.
2012
NFL establishes existence of a bounty program at the New Orleans Saints 2009-11; players given incentives to injure opposition; coach Sean Payton is suspended for 2012 season.
2004
NASA announced that the Mars rover Opportunity had discovered evidence that water had existed on Mars in the past.
1974
Grand jury concludes US President Richard Nixon is involved in Watergate cover-up.
1969
In Toulouse, France, the supersonic transport Concorde made its first test flight.
1965
One of the most popular musical films of all time, “The Sound of Music”, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1966).
1964
Beatles begin filming “A Hard Day’s Night”.
1962
Wilt ‘The Stilt’ Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks 169-147. Chamberlain broke several NBA records in the game.
1946
Ho Chi Minh elected President of North Vietnam
1943
Canadian budget introduces unique pay-as-you-earn income tax system.
1939
Eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII.
1933
The motion picture King Kong had its world premiere in New York.
1929
George Hainsworth becomes first NHL goaltender to record 20 shutouts in one season when the Montreal Canadiens beat the visiting Boston Bruins, 3-0; ends season with 22
Gisele Bündchen, who recently divorced NFL legend Tom Brady, has been surrounded since the split by rumors of a romance with Joaquim Valente.
While many question the timeline of the split, Brady himself has reportedly made Bünchen’s dating rumors official, indicating that his ex and Valente have been lovers for a long time.
Long before his divorce from the model, even, it seems.
Bünchen initially dismissed the relationship as speculation. However, the relationship does exist… and while it was initially intended to be “strictly platonic”, many close friends and family now describe it as a “deep romance”.
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People first reported that Bünchen began dating Valente in June 2023. This certainly suggests a “slow” approach.
However, TMZ, the Daily Mail and other media outlets have reported that Bünchen’s romance with Valente may date back further than 2023, which Brady has now reportedly confirmed.
Those close to the best quarterback in NFL history have said that Brady believes Valente is a good person and may even consider him as a possible father figure for his children, should the relationship progress along its current trajectory.
WeightWatchers International has been rocked by unexpected news: one of its most influential board members, Oprah Winfrey, has announced that she will not be standing for election next May.
This statement was confirmed by the company, sending shockwaves through the organization.
Oprah’s departure coincides with a financial crisis for WW. In 2023, its losses doubled to $88 million.
It seems that the company is suffering the repercussions of the rise in popularity of Ozempic-type weight-loss drugs, which are in high demand worldwide.
Ironically, it seems to be precisely for this reason that Oprah would slam the door on WeightWatchers, she who admitted to using a weight-loss drug, without naming Ozempic, a reference that everyone was quick to understand, however.
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Winfrey’s decision had a significant impact on the market, causing WeightWatchers shares to drop by more than 27% following the announcement.
Over the past few months, the celebrity has proudly flaunted a slimmer figure, attributing the change to medical treatment. Winfrey reportedly took the decision to leave the WeightWatchers board to avoid any perceived conflict of interest in relation to her use of personal weight-loss drugs.
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WeightWatchers finds itself at a crucial point in its future, facing the rise of the medical weight-loss industry, rightly or wrongly.
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Featuring: Joseph Stalin
When: 03 Jul 2017
2021
Former French President Nicholas Sarkozy is sentenced to three years for trying to bribe a judge.
2006
Animated film “Ice Age: The Meltdown” directed by Carlos Saldanha with voices by Ray Romano and John Leguizamo premieres in Belgium.
1998
Titanic became the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
1997
Canadian Elvis Stojko hits the first quad-triple combination jump in the history of figure-skating competition to win the Championship Series final in Hamilton, Ontario
1995
Yahoo! was incorporated.
1986
Quebec Nordiques Peter Stastny (right) becomes just the 2nd player in NHL history to score 100 points in each of his first 6 seasons.
1977
Bank of America adopts the name VISA for its credit cards.
1973
Pink Floyd release their album “Dark Side of the Moon”.
1972
Wilt Chamberlain the first NBA player to score 30,000 points.
1965
Gas explosion kills 28, fifteen children, in apartment complex in La Salle, Quebec.
1953
After an all-night movie and dinner session with his top advisers, Joseph Stalin suffers a stroke and collapses. He dies four days later..
1939
Clarence Decatur C. D. Howe opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver; Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce.
1872
Yellowstone becomes the world’s 1st national park.
1633
Samuel de Champlain reclaims his role as commander of New France on behalf of Cardinal Richelieu.
The Texas Panhandle is the epicenter of a series of fast-moving wildfires. These fires have prompted a strong response, triggering record destruction and community evacuations. Emergency services are working to cope with the scale of these fires across the state.
At least one person has died as a result of fires in the Texas Panhandle, an official says. One of the wildfires has scorched over 850,000 acres. Follow live updates. https://t.co/aMso3b4EbO
The fire spread over 1.1 million acres in what is being called a devastating and historic event, becoming the largest fire ever recorded in Texas. The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Hutchinson County fire is barely contained.
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The Pantex plant is one of the facilities affected. It is the only nuclear assembly and disassembly facility in the United States, located near Amarillo. It was necessary to evacuate all non-essential personnel and suspend plant operations. However, it has been confirmed that no special materials were affected by the fires.
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The ongoing disaster has claimed many victims.
The fires are spreading rapidly and the low humidity, combined with strong winds, is making the task difficult. The rapid increase in the number of fires has prompted federal agencies to reprioritize emergency services and attracted the attention of the White House.
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Texas authorities are urging residents to be vigilant and limit any activity that could start a fire.
They are also asking them to follow local evacuation instructions.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Interagency Fire Center are all contributing to this crisis. However, the full extent of the damage will only be known once the fires have subsided.
