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In 1974, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre closed as Southern Bell planned to demolish it for a headquarters; residents raised $3 million to save it, and the landmark now hosts 250+ shows a year
The Fox opened its doors on December 25, 1929, with Disney’s Steamboat Willie among its early cinematic attractions. Its lavish...
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The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech
Despite Badenoch’s personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind. Source link
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‘Unfortunately, the H-1B program has become…’: Republican lawmaker from Georgia writes to Trump administration, says his own district is a visa abuse hotspot
Rep Rich McCormick says his district is a suspected H-1B hotspot. Rep Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, has written...
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Joshua Kerry accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage’s home
The man accused of murdering the former MP Ann Widdecombe in July has appeared in court faced with a new...
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In 2016, an Arkansas woman put one wooden pantry outside a church with food and toiletries; within three months the idea had gone global, and the movement now maps 2,301 mini pantries
The idea soon travelled beyond Fayetteville and Arkansas, developing into networks of mini pantries in communities across the United States...
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Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards'
Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition. Source...
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A mining millionaire paid $50,000 for 4,071 acres of Los Angeles land in 1882; 14 years later he gave 3,015 acres to the city, creating Griffith Park and the ground for its famous observatory
Photo credit (L-R): Wikimedia Commons; Visitcalifornia.com In 1882, mining millionaire Griffith J. Griffith paid $50,000 for 4,071 acres of ranchland...
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Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
An internal investigation by Reform UK has said the party did not breach electoral law when senior officials were recorded...
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In 1934, J.C. Hunter offered 43,200 Texas acres to the US for $237,600; 35 years later, his family’s 72,071-acre ranch sold for $1.5 million, forming over 90% of Guadalupe Mountains National Park
In 1934, J.C. Hunter offered 43,200 Texas acres to the US for $237,600; 35 years later, his family’s 72,071-acre ranch...
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Young Tories say how Britain could be better
Young Tories on how they think Britain could be better. Source link
