CHILL OUT The (Missed) Theft Of Van Gogh’s Works: Man Arrested In Dubai The man, Raffaele Imperiale, is accused of using money from drugs, real estate empires and money laundering, and was arrested on August 4, now detained in the UAE pending extradition, as claimed in a joint statement by the Italian State Police and Police organizations for financial crimes. Scheveningen before a storm (1882) and A congregation leaves the Reformed Church of Nuenen (1884-85), stolen in 2002 from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, were found in 2016 by agents of the Guardia di Finanza, kept in Imperiale parents’ home in a ground of Castellammare di Stabia. Wrapped in cotton sheets and hidden in the cavity of the dwelling, the works were small in size, with dark and dull tones, but with the unmistakable pasty brushstroke of the Dutch artist.
Apple Announce The iPhone 13 Apple kicked off its fall product event by diving right into lots of product announcements. Here’s what Apple announced: The new iPad and iPad mini, The Apple Watch Series 7, The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max The new iPads will go on sale after the event on Tuesday and ship next week. The new iPhones go on sale 17 September and ship on 24 September. The Apple Watch Series 7 will ship later this fall. OF note: it didn’t announce new AirPods.
Daniel Craig Is Made An Honorary Commander In The Royal Navy Daniel Craig has been appointed an honorary Commander by the Royal Navy. The 53-year-old actor said he was ‘truly privileged and honored’ to have been given the title, which awards him the same rank as his most famous character, James Bond. He said: ‘I am truly privileged and honored to be appointed the rank of Honorary Commander in the senior service.’ First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the Royal Navy - who worked closely with Daniel and the crew on latest Bond movie No Time To Die - said the organization’s work was very similar to that done by the suave spy.
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