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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Infamous skyjacker DB Cooper set to finally be unmasked as investigation takes bombshell turn
One of the most enduring mysteries in US criminal history is closer to being solved: who was DB Cooper, the man who hijacked an airplane before parachuting out into the night with $200,000 cash? A citizen sleuth has named the infamous skyjacker as Richard Floyd McCoy II, a highly decorated former Green Beret who died three years after the audacious 1971 crime - and said a planned DNA test on his remains would close the case for good.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Designer-owned estate in Water Mill hits market for $6.5M — and it comes with an unexpected bonus
In a luxury market where sellers are spinning their wheels to stand out, one Hamptons listing is literally throwing in the keys. In the hamlet of Water Mill, owners of a 7,000 square-foot home are offering a restored 1971 Land Rover Series — beach-ready and included in the $6.5 million asking price, The Post has learned. Located at 39 Old Country Road, the six-bedroom, 5.5 bathroom traditional property sits on just over an acre in the heart of the Town of Southhampton enclave. 16 A fully furnished, designer-owned estate in Water Mill is hitting the market for $6.5 million. Rise Media 16 The home comes with an unexpected bonus: a restored, vintage 1971 Land Rover Series included in the sale. Holland PR The property, previously listed for around $7 million in October 2023, has resurfaced at a slight discount — and with the addition of the vintage off-roader. The vehicle is 'fully restored and functional,' a representative for the listing told The Post. 'No particular reason as to why it's being included — except for the fact that the seller said go ahead and throw it in.' Beyond the nostalgic wheels, the home, owned by an unnamed designer and built in 2017, is tailored for luxury living. 16 Located at 39 Old Country Road, the turnkey property spans over an acre. Rise Media 16 The residence offers 7,000 square feet of living space. Rise Media The three-level layout opens to sunlit interiors and high-end finishes, anchored by a user-friendly, open-concept floor plan designed to suit both summer vacations and full-time residence. 'What truly sets this property apart is the rare combination of amenities — including a heated Gunite pool and a private Har-Tru tennis court,' said Adam Hofer, who is co-listing the property with Alexander Boriskin and Michael Lorber of Douglas Elliman. 16 The chic traditional home boasts sun-drenched interiors across three levels. Rise Media 16 The sleek kitchen. Rise Media 16 The dining room. Rise Media 16 The top level hallway. Rise Media Those amenities extend throughout the grounds: a 44-foot pool built for lazy July afternoons, a professionally designed tennis court, and expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining areas. The estate, being sold fully furnished, has also seen time on the rental market — most recently fetching as much as $125,000 per month. While Hamptons buyers are used to turn-key estates, the inclusion of the restored Land Rover adds a touch of flair not typically seen in area listings. The vehicle, known for its rugged styling and cult-like following, underscores the seller's playful, all-in approach to marketing the home. 16 A bonus room. Rise Media 16 One of six bedrooms. Rise Media 16 A second bedroom. Rise Media 16 A third bedroom. Rise Media Described in marketing materials as 'a chic Hamptons traditional,' the home blends architectural charm with modern convenience. 'This checks all the boxes for that perfect Hamptons home with all the amenities and a great price,' the listing declared. In the wider Water Mill market, recent data reveals a complex picture. While the median list price in April 2025 stood at $5.9 million — up 34.2% year-over-year — sales activity has been uneven, according to data sourced from Redfin. 16 One of 5.5 bathrooms. Rise Media 16 An entertainment room. Rise Media 16 The 44-foot heated Gunite pool. Rise Media 16 A Har-Tru tennis court. Rise Media The median sale price for homes in the area was $8 million in January 2025, marking a 176.7% increase from the previous year. However, homes are taking longer to sell, with an average of 161 days on the market, and many are selling below asking price. This suggests that while demand for luxury properties remains strong, buyers are becoming more selective, and pricing strategies are crucial for sellers aiming to close deals in this competitive environment.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
NOT JUST KID STUFF
Persepolis is a black-and-white animated film based on author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi's life. It tells the story of a young Marjane, a rebellious, punk-loving girl whose lively spirit is constantly challenged by Iran's shifting political landscape. Credit : PINTEREST Page 2 Directed by Amrit Sagar, '1971' is based on the true story of Indian soldiers taken as prisoners of war during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and explores their harrowing experiences while being held captive in enemy territory. Credit : X Page 3
Mint
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
SALUTING OUR SOLDIERS
Directed by Amrit Sagar, '1971' is based on the true story of Indian soldiers taken as prisoners of war during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and explores their harrowing experiences while being held captive in enemy territory. Credit : X Page 2
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Land allotment: Bombay HC slams revenue authorities for ‘harassing' ex-armyman injured in 1971 war
The Bombay High Court last week pulled up state revenue authorities for 'harassing' an 82-year-old former army personnel, who got injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war over allotment of land in Raigad district under the state policy for wounded soldiers. The court expressed displeasure over revenue authorities misleading the court that the land could not be allocated being reserved for forest purpose, while the petitioner claimed that the same had certain constructions, including revenue office and a resort on it. The HC said if it is proved that the court was being misled, it would consider initiating contempt proceedings against the revenue officers. A division bench of Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Advait M Sethna on May 9 passed an order on plea by Vithoba Maruti Parbalkar, former Army official argued through advocates Avinash Fatangare and Archana Shelar. It noted that petitioner is 'being harassed by the respondent revenue authorities in allotment of an alternate land'. Parbalkar, who was a 'Naik' in the army, got injured in shelling during India-Pakistan operations on December 12, 1971. In 1972, Army authority issued a letter to Raigad district revenue authorities to allot land to the petitioner as per state revenue department Government Resolution (GR) of 1971 for allotment of land for cultivation and residential purposes for wounded or disabled soldiers. A year later, he was given possession of a piece of land in Rele village in Mangaon Taluka. However, in 2016, when he applied for its measurement to fix the boundaries, the petitioner was told that he was actually allotted an adjacent land and the same had encroachments on it, after which the probe was initiated. The encroachments could not be removed as villagers opposed it, prompting authorities to offer an alternate land to the petitioner. The plea said the alternate land too was not allotted as the local body in 2020 claimed the same was reserved for development purpose. On April 21, the state authorities informed HC that another alternate land in Sale village could not be allotted as it was reserved for forest. On May 9, the HC noted that it was 'being misled and/or taken to a ride at the hands of the revenue officers in Raigad district'. 'In fact, we are of the clear opinion that the Revenue Officers have not meted out a fair treatment to the senior citizen, who has devoted his life for the country, and who was serving in the Army,' the bench noted. The bench said it was 'more glaring' from the petitioner's affidavit that the survey number of the concerned land in Sale village had several properties, including full-fledged Talathi office and some resort and the same was 'contrary' to authorities' stand of it being forest land. 'Once such substantial development is seen and according to the petitioner, for such reason the land can never be categorised as a forest land,' HC noted, adding that 'totally false picture' was being presented to it by authorities for 'extraneous' reasons. The HC said authorities should not suppress details and added, 'If it was to be forest land, such construction could not have been undertaken and it was incumbent that all such structures be removed/demolished.' 'In fact it is shocking when the Revenue Officers claim that they are not aware as to what is the status of the land on such developments, as also, they do not know their own Talathi's office, which they intend to verify,' the bench observed. 'In the event, if it is found that the Court is being misled, we are of the clear opinion that this would be a fit case for contempt proceedings to be initiated and an appropriate action would be required to be taken against the concerned Revenue Officers, in whatever position they stand,' the HC added. Seeking explanation from revenue authorities, HC posted the matter to June 10.
