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The article delves into the court-ordered sale of Rudolph W. Giuliani's assets to compensate election workers he defamed, following his association with Donald J. Trump. It also explores the sentimental value of a plaque at Ebbets Field, now part of an apartment complex, honoring the Dodgers' legacy. The piece corrects previous inaccuracies regarding individuals and organizations, updates investigations into ballot box incidents, and dispels misconceptions about electrons and a character from "The Big Bang Theory." [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses three different infrastructure-related topics. Firstly, GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd is acquiring a 10% stake in Delhi International Airport for $126 million. Secondly, the redevelopment of the Coonoor railway station, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, is causing concern among heritage train and history enthusiasts. Lastly, the Galathea Bay in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been notified as a 'Major Port' by the Indian government, making it eligible for central funding and development under the public-private partnership model. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the inauguration by the nonprofit organization Powerhouse Arts of its Powerhouse Arts artistic production building in Brooklyn, New York. The facility was designed by architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron in cooperation with PBDW Architects and will house fabrication shops for ceramics, printmaking, public art, and woodworking. The fund used in the construction was donated by philanthropist Joshua Rechnitz.

The article reports on the helicopter brigades of Ukraine that go into battle against enemy forces, launching rocket attacks in support of ground troops since the first day of the Russian invasion. A background on the Soviet-era helicopters used by Ukrainian forces is provided. It informs about efforts of Ukraine to adapting their tactics to fight Russia such as an attack flying method below the tree line, as well as the superiority of the Ukrainian aviation's air defense systems over Russia.

The article presents the discussion on Ana Beatriz da Silva's childhood experience in a cramped maid's room has shaped her view on the outdated and inequitable practice of including such rooms in Brazilian homes. Topics include Brazil's reckoning with its history of slavery, the role of architecture in perpetuating inequality; and the growing rejection of these spaces by younger generations.

The article discusses the misuse of religious language in political discourse and cultural events. It criticizes Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for using sacred language to describe political matters, arguing that such language should be reserved for God and religious contexts. The article also highlights the recent controversial performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, suggesting that it reflects a culture that has lost its sense of the sacred. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of recovering a genuine understanding of the sacred to prevent further confusion and chaos in society. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the release of the third edition of the Secrets franchise, titled "Secrets of the Buddha Relics," by Warner Bros. Discovery, which delves into the historical and cultural significance of Gautam Buddha's relics, tracing their origins, spread, and impact on Buddhism, and is hosted by Manoj Bajpayee, set to release on Discovery Plus on January 22nd and on Discovery Channel on February 26.

Former Twitter employees have turned relics from the company into home decor after Elon Musk acquired the social media platform. Items from the auction, including a 6-foot-tall hashtag statue and a painting of Barack and Michelle Obama, were purchased by former employees and others. The whereabouts of some items remain unknown, but those who bought them have found creative ways to incorporate them into their homes. The sale of these relics reflects a long history of people coveting items from corporate dramas, such as the Enron scandal. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Hayao Miyazaki's hand-drawn animation in his new film, "The Boy and the Heron," praising its classical style, but notes that the movie, like many modern anime films, extensively uses computer animation, blending techniques seamlessly.

The article discusses the perspective of Gen Z Jews on the conflict in Gaza and the rise of anti-Semitism. The author emphasizes the need to address and confront anti-Semitism, which is seen as a present danger rather than a relic of the past. The article also highlights the transformation of complacency into a compulsion to act and protect the future. Another viewpoint presented in the article is the argument that understanding war requires personal experience, and that an Israeli victory would save more lives than if Gaza were ruled by Hamas. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the recovery and return of Monument 9, a 2,600-year-old Olmec stone carving, which was looted from a Mexican archaeological site nearly 60 years ago, smuggled into the U.S., and recently seized by U.S. authorities.

The article presents the weapons used by Russia in its barbaric invasion of Ukraine, including its alleged use of old and banned weapons. According to Vanderbilt University law professor Mike Newton, the Russian invaders have violated the principles of international humanitarian laws and treaties, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Among the weapons used by Russia are unguided munitions, rockets, and bombs.

The article focuses on discovery of a specimen of the giant lacewing, a species thought extinct in eastern North America, by entomologist Michael Skvarla, which raises questions about how a population of the insect can have existed in the region without being detected in the internet era.

The article reports that American officials has handed back 2,700 year old looted item to Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem.

The article reports information about the Patrimony Warehouse on Staten Island in New York City that serves as a storehouse for sacred items such as altars and incense censers. Topics mentioned include the goal of the warehouse to preserve the kinds of relics that wound up in antique shops, the film "Being John Malkovich," and parish closings and mergers in 2014 under a planning process called Making All Things New.

The article focuses on "People call me Dog Tag Man," said AIberth Wakum, who hopes one day to open a museum showcasing his discoveries and are mote coral island in Indonesia, a history lover who keeps a collection of old bombs in his living room scours the jungle for war relics.

The article reports on how former plunderer and artifacts looter Toek Tik is helping the government of Cambodia to recover its looted cultural relics around the world. Also cited are the move by Cambodian officials to pressure the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to return 45 artifacts, and the claim by Tik that his other clients include art collector and dealer Douglas A. J. Latchford.

The article focuses on the depths of the mighty Danube River, the hulking wrecks of several dozen German World War II ships have risen once again, exposed by a drought that has starved Europe rivers and led to some of the lowest water levels of the past century.

The article presents the discussion on transforming industrial relics spuring population growth for the first time in 70 years. Topics include citywide initiatives pouring billions into parks, public an projects, and apartment complexes; and nonprofit group at works for repurposing empty cityowned lots.

The article reports on overturned court case Roe v. Wade that allows banning of abortion and mentions doctors performing abortion to be found guilty under the ban in Wisconsin.

The article reports on the move by the Museum of Ethnography in Sweden to return the sacred Maaso Kova ceremonial deer's head to its owner the Yaqui Nation after member Andrea Carmen saw the artefact at the museum during an event.

The article explores century-old tracks that cut through the modern metropolis of Amman, a historic train blared a horn to announce its departure.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences of witnessing the operation of the restored Union Pacific steam locomotive 4014, which is scheduled to tour the U.S. for 34 days.

Cites the results of an analysis showing that the Shroud of Turin is much older than the medieval date that modern science has affixed to it and could be old enough to have been the burial wrapping of Jesus Christ.

Byline: Steve Vickers You could call it a kind of pilgrimage: a journey through the misty coconut groves at sunrise, just as the holy cows start looking for pastures new. [...]

'Priceless' relics to return to Afghanistan. [Extracted from the article]

The article explains why relics are relevant to the Christian community.