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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Shipping Costs Soar as Panama Canal Faces Rush to Avoid Middle East Trade Disruptions

The Panama Canal recently faced a surprising case where a ship paid $4 million to skip the line. But officials insist this wasn’t a fixed fee—it was just a one-time auction price driven by temporary market chaos. Why? Because wars in the Middle East are changing global trade routes, pushing more shi

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Night of Vintage Fun to Boost School Funds

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School is hosting a unique fundraising event that takes guests back to the roaring twenties. The evening, set for March 21 at the parish activity center, will feature a speakeasy theme complete with jazz music, dim lighting, and themed food. The school’s Home a

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Record‑Breaking Guitar Sale Hits $14. 55 Million

A black Fender Stratocaster once owned by David Gilmour has just set a new auction record, fetching $14. 55 million from an online bidder after a quick 21‑minute bidding war. The sale took place at Christie’s, the same auction house that handled previous high‑profile instrument sales. Gilmour bou

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Sports Legends and Their Priceless Pieces

In the world of collectibles, a few items can fetch staggering prices. These objects are not just worn or printed; they carry stories that fans and investors cherish. The most expensive sports memorabilia ever sold is a jersey worn by Babe Ruth during the 1932 World Series. The shirt earned $24.

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

People Want to Know How Much They’re Worth in Dating

New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t

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Feb 25 2026FINANCE

Japan’s Finance Ministry Plans to Shift Bond Auction Time Frames

The Japanese government is thinking about changing how it groups bond auctions by maturity. This move could make borrowing easier for projects that need money over a long time. Last week, officials sent out surveys to investors and banks to get their opinions on a possible reshuffle. Right now

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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Powering the Future: Tech and Energy Join Forces

The Trump administration has a new idea to tackle two big problems at once: high electricity prices and the growing need for power in the tech world. They want to make tech companies help pay for new power plants. This could help keep electricity prices from going up too much while also supporting t

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Jan 05 2026BUSINESS

A Tuna That Broke the Bank

In Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, a massive bluefin tuna became the star of the show. This wasn't just any tuna; it weighed a whopping 535 pounds and sold for a jaw-dropping 510 million yen, which is about $3. 2 million. That's a lot of sushi! The buyer was Kiyomura Corp. , owned by Kiyoshi Kimura, wh

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Dec 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Sparkling Green: The Story Behind Mariah Carey's Famous Emerald Jewel

A necklace once worn by Mariah Carey is about to go up for auction. It is not just any necklace. It is a symbol of wealth and celebrity. The price is set at $595, 000. But to even bid on it, you need $75, 000. That's a lot of money for a piece of jewelry. This necklace is special. It is made of 18K

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Gulf of Mexico Drilling Rights: A Shift in U. S. Energy Strategy

The U. S. government is set to auction off oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first time since 2023 that such a sale has taken place. The event is seen as a way to gauge how much interest there is in offshore drilling. The auction is part of a larger plan. The current ad

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