Sotheby’s settles lawsuit alleging it helped art collectors avoid taxes on works by Basquiat, others

Sotheby’s will pay more than $6 million to settle claims it helped clients avoid paying taxes on high-priced art from masters like Basquiat by pretending the big-money collectors were resellers. One high-roller allegedly dodged taxes on $27 million worth of art from Sotheby’s between 2010 and 2015, including on a $1.4 million Anish Kapoor sculpture … Read more

Awestruck Jake Tapper utters 5 words he ‘never contemplated using’ after Trump taps Matt Gaetz as AG

CNN anchor Jake Tapper could not contain his bewilderment after President-elect Donald Trump announced his shocking nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general. “Welcome to The Lead, I’m Jake Tapper. And let me begin the show by uttering some words that I never contemplated using together before. And those words … Read more

School bathroom bill banning transgender students from using preferred bathrooms clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a ban on transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identities and sent the measure to Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. The Republican-backed bill applies to public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. It requires the schools to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight … Read more

Sask. documentarian, columnist Doug Cuthand feted for career that improved understanding of First Nations

“I thought: ‘This isn’t just a job. I’ve got to make it count’, ” columnist Doug Cuthand on his carer in journalism. Long-time Saskatoon StarPhoenix columnist Doug Cuthand, photographed in his home, is receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Saskatchewan. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg … Read more

Brianna Chickenfry says ex Zach Bryan’s ‘deafening’ silence ‘proves his character’ after abuse claims

9Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia slammed Zach Bryan for not responding to her abuse claims. Billboard via Getty Images Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia blasted her ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan’s silence amid her abuse claims. The “BFFs” podcast co-host told listeners on Wednesday that his lack of response has been “deafening” and “proves his character again.” The 25-year-old added, “I … Read more

The part-time NYC residence of Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner is now the city’s priciest hotel suite — asking $80K per night

There are 4,300 square feet and coveted views of the city inside. Four Seasons Hotel New York Behold New York City’s most expensive hotel suite, which costs a cool $80,000 per night. It’s the personal part-time residence of Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner, and it is available to rent starting this Friday when Warner reopens … Read more

Firebomb thrown at Montreal North apartment

While the apartment was occupied at the time of the attack there were no injuries reported. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette files Montreal police arson investigators have been called in after a firebomb was thrown early Thursday at an apartment in the borough of Montreal North. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at a … Read more

Letters: Plan to demolish U of S seminary complex called devastating

Readers offer their opinions on the demolition of a historic University of Saskatchewan building, the election of Donald Trump and gun licence renewal. The University of Saskatchewan campus is seen in this aerial photo of Saskatoon, SK on Friday, September 13, 2019. Photo by Liam Richards /Saskatoon StarPhoenix I am devastated to learn the University … Read more

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