MINNEAPOLIS—A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or more, but the fast-paced bidding far outpaced […]
SMU captured the last open spot in the College Football Playoff, edging Alabama to land in a first-of-its-kind, 12-team bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs (11–2), losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama (9–3) […]
The 17th Annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards were held at the Los Angeles Press Club on Dec. 1 to celebrate journalism’s impact on entertainment and the arts. NTD’s Ruby Lovell was there to represent NTD and to honor her own nomination for an award, as well as to speak to some of the other […]
There is a lot happening in our world right now and things might be hard for some. But now Christmas is approaching as well! How can we best get into the Christmas spirit and focus on the joy of the season? NTD spoke with Farryn Wright an inspirational speaker and social media influencer. You can […]
The 90s are coming back. Chi-Chi’s, a Mexican restaurant chain from the “Friends” show era, plans to make a return in the upcoming new year. On Tuesday, the restaurant chain Chi-Chi’s announced a partnership with Hormel Foods, a global food company based in Austin, Minnesota. The agreement allows Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi’s founder, to […]
An unnamed player won $1 million after buying a scratch-off lottery ticket during a recent visit to a Wawa store in New Jersey. The winner, who preferred to remain anonymous, was out on a trip visiting family living near the Jersey Shore, and was planning to go about his or her standard morning routine when […]
The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years, U.S. wildlife officials said. The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and laid what experts […]
“Magic: The Gathering,” a card game created in 1991, is now seeing popularity among white-collar workers. The game has exceeded $1 billion in sales for the past three years, making it Hasbro’s best-selling brand.
While the holidays can be a source of joy, many deal with heightened stress and anxiety at this time. NTD sat down with psychologist Dr. Shannan Crawford, host of the Unlock U Podcast, for a wide-ranging discussion about dealing with financial pressures, grieving, loneliness, parenting, and navigating political differences amongst family and loved ones.
Jay Zagorsky, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and author of “The Power of Cash,” discussed with NTD’s Steve Lance consumer confidence in the current economy during the Christmas holiday shopping season, shopping trends, and his arguments for using cash over credit outlined in his new book.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo. Administrator Bill Nelson said the next mission in the Artemis program—flying four astronauts around the moon and back—is now targeted for April 2026. It had been on the books for September 2025, after slipping from […]
NEW YORK—Fifty-thousand multi-colored lights were illuminated on Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree Wednesday evening to cheers from the crowds gathered to witness the annual New York City tradition. The giant Norway spruce, which this year hails from a tiny Massachusetts town, is also topped with a Swarovski star crown featuring 3 million crystals. The 74-foot-high […]
An asteroid lit up the sky in Russia’s remote far eastern region of Yakutia early on Wednesday, producing a fireball before likely burning up in the atmosphere, officials and scientists said. The emergencies ministry in Yakutia said all official bodies had been placed on alert as the asteroid approached but that no damage had been […]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New Zealand clustered around a near-perfectly preserved spade-toothed whale hoping to decode decades of mystery. “I can’t tell you […]
The 7th annual Heirs of Afrika International Women of Power Awards, held this year on Nov. 24, celebrates black women who have become influential leaders, innovators, and symbols in their fields of entertainment. NTD’s entertainment correspondent, Ruby Lovell, spoke to some of the celebrities in attendance, including Grammy Award-winning singer Estelle and WNBA player Chiney […]
Christmas in New York: People come from all over the world to experience the magic of the Big Apple during the holiday season. Going to see world-famous light displays at stores like Macy’s and along Fifth Avenue makes for the perfect winter outing. But who’s behind this pageantry of holiday cheer? American Christmas is a […]
It’s the season of giving! But what is it that you, your loved one, or your child really want? David Delisle is a family finance expert and author who founded The Awesome Stuff movement. He spoke with NTD to explain what “The Awesome Stuff’” is all about—and what will provide your loved ones with a […]
Scientists at Curtin University have found the source of strange radio signals from space. A new study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters says these signals come from two stars orbiting each other, including a red dwarf, according to the university’s International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). Associate professor Natasha Hurley-Walker and student Csanád Horváth […]
