Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes captured stunning images of London's festive Christmas light displays from above, showcasing landmarks like Waterloo, the London Eye, and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland from a helicopter view.
Sotheby’s upcoming Geneva auction features a historically significant diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost at Waterloo and now valued between $150,000 and $250,000, along with other rare royal and noble jewelry pieces, including items from the Ottoman dynasty and European aristocracy, highlighting their historical and monetary value.
A diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost during his retreat from Waterloo, sold for over $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, with the buyer being a private collector. The sale highlights renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels, especially following recent museum heists.
A diamond brooch lost by Napoleon at Waterloo sold for $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, amid renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels following a recent Louvre theft.
A diamond brooch lost by Napoleon during his retreat from the Battle of Waterloo sold for over $4.4 million at a Geneva auction, far exceeding expectations, amid renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels following recent museum heist.
John Deere has announced further layoffs, affecting 58 employees at the Urbandale plant, 49 at the Waterloo plant, and 16 at the Des Moines Work plant in Ankeny. Since spring, 549 employees have been laid off at the Waterloo Works facility. Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart expressed sympathy for the affected families and mentioned local support services. John Deere has not yet commented on the situation.
ABBA fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the band's Eurovision victory with a tribute concert in Stockholm, a flash mob dance in Brighton, and performances at Waterloo train station in London. The iconic song "Waterloo" marked the group's first win at the Eurovision Song Contest, propelling them to global success and selling millions of copies. The celebration comes ahead of this year's Eurovision contest in Malmö, Sweden, unrelated to ABBA's historic win.
ABBA's unexpected victory at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with "Waterloo" propelled them to international stardom, defying expectations and leading to a legendary music career with 400 million records sold, 17 number-one hits, and enduring success. Their recent reunion in 2021 with the album "Voyage" and virtual concert featuring digital avatars ("Abbatars") continues their remarkable legacy.
Two people died and two others were injured in a crash on Highway 63 near Waterloo, Iowa. The victims have been identified as William Smith and Aimee Bowers, both from Denver, Iowa. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
A 9-month-old baby was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a dog attack in Waterloo, Iowa. The dog, a boxer/hound mix, has been put down by animal control and sent for further testing. The investigation is ongoing and the names of the victims have not been released.
A 9-month-old child was killed and a 49-year-old woman was seriously injured in a dog attack in a Waterloo home. The dog, a 9-year-old male boxer/hound mix, was involved in the attack. An investigation is ongoing.
Two drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries after two semi trucks collided on Elk Run Road in Waterloo. The drivers have been taken to the hospital, and an investigation is underway.
A Waterloo man, Jordan Welch, was critically injured after driving in the wrong direction on Highway 218 and colliding head-on with a semi-truck. Welch's car caught on fire and crashed through the median into the southbound lanes. He was air-lifted to an Iowa City hospital, while the semi-truck driver was uninjured. Both lanes of Highway 218 were diverted until Friday morning.
The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Highway 221 in Waterloo. It is believed to be an isolated incident and the authorities are present at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
One person was injured in a multi-car crash in Waterloo on Sunday night. The crash involved four cars, and the injured person was taken to Allen Hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.