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Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction.

The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.

The surreal facades of America’s strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 3, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 3, 2025  Institute for the Study of WarRussian Advances in Ukraine Slowing Down Despite Rise in Casualties: ISW  NewsweekRussians continue to suffer significant losses as they slow down their advance in Ukraine – ISW  Ukrainska PravdaISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 3, 2025  Kyiv Post​Despite Slowing Advance in Ukraine, russian Casualties Remain High – ISW  Defense Express