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Its rare Italian artifacts will have you singing “That’s Amore.” Can’t get to your beloved Italy for a summer under the Tuscan sun? We have a solution: This $23 million Italian-style villa offers a little slice of bella Italia right here in California‘s Silicon Valley. Set on seven lush, wooded acres in the bucolic Portola Valley—even Portola sounds Italian—this nearly 8,000-square-foot mansion is just a short Vespa ride to the tech hubs of Palo Alto, Atherton and Mountain View. And the estate doesn’t just look Italian, many of its fixtures and fittings were sourced from that country. According to listing…

A whimsical French Riviera-inspired mansion designed by renowned Palo Alto architect Birge Clark is on the market for $16.8 million and it’s set right in the heart of Silicon Valley. The fabulous home we’re about to show you is one that you’ll likely fall in love with at first sight, just like we did. You’ll feel as if you’ve just been transported across the ocean to the green fields and romantic villas of Tuscany, and you’ll suddenly start to hear mandolins playing in your head. Or is it just me? The exterior of this mansion seems plucked right out of…

Bloodline member and WWE Superstar Tama Tonga recently took to social media to send an interesting message in response to USA Network’s question involving Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Dominik Mysterio. The Original Tribal Chief and The American Nightmare are currently locked in a heated feud with Solo Sikoa’s stable. Since Cody Rhodes returned to World Wrestling Entertainment, he has been feuding with The Bloodline, especially against Reigns. However, the two former rivals are now forced to team up as they have the same enemy, Solo Sikoa. The Original Tribal Chief and The American Nightmare are surprisingly forming a tag…

WrestleMania 41 will emanate from the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, and WWE has a code to crack to deliver a satisfying finale to their hardworking athletes and fans. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a name likely to appear at the event since he is a major box office draw. Then there is Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, who has worked his way through 2024, having earned a main event spot. But Roman Reigns is too big a name to be left out, especially with the prospect of a showdown with his fellow Samoan. There are other wrestlers who also…

A fabulous three-story, 7,249-square-foot home in Diamond Bar, California, is hitting the market for the very first time in an on-site auction on June 1st. If you’re anything like me, then you’ve often sat there day-dreaming of the perfect home, placing it somewhere in sunny California (possibly on a secluded hilltop with views of the City of Angels), with a lot of outdoor space and likely a large pool and lots of fireplaces. Can you see it yet? If you can’t, that’s alright, because I’m about to make it a lot easier for you. The fabulous resort-style home at 22119…

Jey Uso is finally a singles champion in WWE, and he has understandably had an emotional reaction. The YEET Master won the Intercontinental Championship from Bron Breakker in the main event of this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW. Following a long battle, Uso pinned Breakker after hitting multiple spears and top rope splashes. As the show went off the air, he celebrated with the crowd before cutting a heartfelt promo. Shortly after RAW, Main Event Jey took to his official Instagram handle to send a message to his fans. Uso’s post was defiant as ever, stating that he told…

Set in Coral Gables’ most exclusive gated community, the home is a private 1-acre oasis with each of its 6 bedrooms opening up to stunning water views (and the Miami skyline in the backdrop). There are those million dollar-views that open up to stunning cityscapes, iconic buildings or great skyline views. And then there are those that open to nature’s most wonderful gifts. And while I may be a fan of secluded cabins opening to a calm lake, I have to give it up to this Coral Cables mansion that brings water into nearly all of its rooms. The 20…

The Air Force now says it may want a 6th generation fighter that costs around $100M instead of $300M, but is that even possible? The Air Force’s long-touted 6th generation Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) crewed ‘fighter’ program is under deep review, with massive revisions to what the service wants out of it being a real possibility at this point. After originally stating this very advanced aircraft that would sit as the centerpiece of the NGAD family of systems would cost roughly three times that of a new F-35 (upwards of $300M plus each), Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is…

Work is now underway to integrate the low-observable AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) on the F-35. The Pentagon has, for the first time, released a photo showing an F-35 stealth fighter carrying an AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The stealthy standoff weapon, which is a derivative of the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), will provide the F-35 with a powerful anti-surface warfare capability, something that will be especially important for a potential future high-end conflict in the Pacific against China. The photo was published today by the U.S. Department of Defense and shows a test flight out of NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, on September 10.…

Setting a new record for the country’s most expensive home ever listed for sale, the Bel Air mansion is now one of the priciest homes in the world, and has dethroned the Spelling Mansion as the pinnacle of luxury in the U.S. But handbag tycoon Bruce Makowsky — now well versed in flipping high-end contemporary mansions — took things one step further and brought to market what has instantly become the crown jewel of U.S. real estate: a massive 38,000-square-foot mega-mansion located at 924 Bel Air Road listed for a whopping $250 million. Setting a new record for the country’s…

“Designing and building ‘Allure’ was an opportunity to push the boundaries of luxury and design in Los Angeles, to create a property that’s truly in a league of its own. Like the Michael Jordan of Brentwood homes, ‘Allure’ stands alone,” says Ramtin ‘Ray’ Nosrati, founder of Huntington Estates Properties. The mastermind behind some of LA’s most affluent homes, Ramtin “Ray” Nosrati has done it again. The prolific designer/developer, who built more than 100 luxury homes across L.A. for the rich and famous, has completed his newest masterpiece and is now bringing it to market with a $29.888 million price tag.…

Gal Gadot cut a stylish figure as she headed out and about in Venice on Tuesday. The actress, 38, looked chic as she slipped into a flirty maroon skater dress with floral lace detailing while boarding a water taxi on one of the Italian city’s famous canals. The Wonder Woman star scraped her brunette locks back in a slick back bun and accessorised with a pair of large Gucci sunglasses. Gal completed the look with simple flat black bucked sandals and appeared focused as she walked with her Airpods in. Stepping on board a boat for the morning, Gal grabbed…

Reese Witherspoon has snagged a three-acre compound in the classy Brentwood neighborhood of LA, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. The Big Little Lies actress, 44, is now the owner of an estate behind the gates of the luxurious Rivers Road this Country Estate. The home sold for $15.895million at the end of March 2020, according to Realtor.com. It is still unclear what Reese paid for the property. The home welcomes visitors inside to an entry hall with soaring ceilings. A formal living room has all the amenities, featuring a wood burning fireplace and plenty of space to relax. The house also…

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot looked miles away from her sleek movie star image as she competed in Miss Universe back in 2004. Gal Gadot is now a household name thanks to her role as Wonder Woman and her status as a bona fide movie star. However, like so many other screen sirens, the 38-year-old has a background in beauty pageants and represented her country, Israel, in the Miss Universe competition in 2004. Looking a million miles away from the polished star that we now know, she sports far shorter wet look curly hair. While her natural beauty still shines…

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes teaming up in WWE is hardly expected to give fuzzy feelings to fans, as their attitudes make it clear that this is an uneasy alliance. However, a Hall of Famer thinks that Cody may be the one with a surprise planned at this point. The Original Tribal Chief has been helping out The American Nightmare lately in the latter’s feud against The Bloodline. This has led to a rather uncomfortable partnership between the two, as they have a bigger threat at the moment. A tag team match with them against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu…

The Atlanta home in Georgia, where Kenny Rogers spent his final days, has gone on the market for $2.5 million. Rogers bought the home in 2019 for $1.705 million to be closer to his medical team with his wife Wanda Rogers-Webb, who was married to the late singer for more than 20 years and shares twin sons. Close friend of the singer for more than 20 years and estate agent, Thom McCorkle, told DailyMail.com that now, four years since Rogers’s death in March 2020 at 81-years-old, Rogers-Webb has said she is remarried and relocating. The estimated 7,600-square-foot French-Country style home…

CVW-5 Completes Air Wing Fallon Training in Rare Full-Strength Participation Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 recently completed Air Wing Fallon (AWF) training as a fully integrated air wing, taking advantage of the scheduled hull swap between Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Sep. 13, 2024. As told by Petty Officer 1st Class Keenan Daniels, Commander, Naval Air Forces, in the article Carrier Air Wing 5 Completes Air Wing Fallon Training in Rare Full-Strength Participation, typically, CVW-5 operates with limited participation in AWF due to operational demands…

Focke Wulf Fw 200 The Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor first made an appearance over Norway in April 1940, flying with the unit that eventually become synonymous with it – Kampfgeschwader 40 (I/KG40). As the war in the west progressed, and German forces advanced, French airfields opened up, allowing the Condor to fly around the UK and out into the Atlantic, where it rapidly established itself as one of the key menaces to Allied shipping. Able to attack shipping directly, or able to guide U-Boats to their prey the Condor scored its first major success when it crippled the liner…

America’s priciest palace – a 105,000-square-foot Bel-Air megamansion with five swimming pools, a 30-car garage, a bowling alley and a ‘philanthropy wing’ for charity galas – has been put on the market for a whopping $295 million. However, the infamous White Elephant estate – which took eight years to build and was once priced at $340 million – has been a titanic money pit since going on sale and falling into foreclosure last year, and will be put up for auction in February if it doesn’t sell quickly. If sold for the asking price, the opulent property, garishly branded ‘The…

A Beverly Hills mega mansion has become the most expensive property to ever be auctioned at $51million but it was well under the asking prices of $160million. The Villa Firenze estate features 20 bedrooms and 23 bathrooms, and was previously owned by billionaire Air Lease Corporation CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy. The property was listed in 2018 for $165million, but last summer the price dropped to $160million before the residence hit the auction block with no reserve. According to the Los Angeles Times, the official sale price is $51million, but a deal that included furnishings from the home brought the price up…

Come along as we delve into the inner workings of the USS Seawolf (SSN-21), an unparalleled nuclear-powered submarine, in this latest installment of ‘Super Structures.’ In this episode, we’ll immerse ourselves in the depths of this extraordinary vessel, uncovering its state-of-the-art technology, living spaces, and command hub. The USS Seawolf epitomizes the zenith of submarine engineering, offering a rare insight into the realm of these silent sentinels of the ocean depths. Prepare for an exhilarating voyage as we unravel the mysteries of this maritime masterpiece. Exploring the USS Seawolf: A Submarine Marvel Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a domain of…

Gal Gadot wowed in an eye-catching black dress as she led other celebrities at Netflix’s Tudum Global Fan Event in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday. The Wonder Woman actress, 38, celebrated the trailer debut of her upcoming spy thriller, Heart Of Stone, during the festivities, while other stars also promoted their Netflix projects, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger discussing his series, Fubar. The Israeli-born star confidently showed off her stunning frame wearing a form-fitting, black dress that contained a scoop neckline and thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders. The material of the sexy ensemble was made of a vinyl fabric…

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has listed his six-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills for nearly double the price he paid in 2017. Mayweather bought the property on North Crescent Drive from Spec Mansion developer Nile Niami for $27.5million according to property records. Seven years later, Money Mayweather’s residence is back in the market for $48m. Built in 1992, the French Modern-style house has an open-plan living space, 10 sets of French doors, a paneled library, a wine cellar with an adjacent bar, and a guest house with a 20-seat cinema room. The mansion spans 15,096 square feet on a half-acre property…

Drake has purchased a sprawling $15million ranch in Texas – as the rapper lays down roots outside Toronto following a number of security scares and a shooting at his mansion in the Canadian city, The Rich Flex star, 37, acquired The Inn at Dos Brisas in Chappell Hill, a 313-acre resort which comes complete with private casitas and haciendas, in October last year, per RoundTop.com. The resort is one hour from Houston. The resort – which was built in 2002 and spans 14,000 square feet – boasts a tennis court, an equestrian facility, an organic farm, and restaurant with a…