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US - Oct 14, 2026 - A Vermont forester bought 175 acres of degraded woodland in 2017; after nine years of restoring habitats, the land now features a wildlife pond, rich vegetation and an orchard of more than 100 fruit trees18 minutes ago
A Houston mansion built in the 1890s and expanded into a 36-room Tudor-style home in 1926 has been sold to a new owner; preservationists warn that it has no landmark protection and its future remains uncertain18 minutes ago
In 1991, Steve Harvey was homeless, sleeping in his car with just $35; after his Apollo breakthrough, his foundation went on to award more than $700,000 in scholarships and build mentoring programs for underserved youth46 minutes ago
US - Oct 14, 2026 - In 2015, Tyler Perry acquired 330 acres of Atlanta's former Fort McPherson Army base; 11 years later, the site has 12 sound stages, 40 historic buildings and 200 acres of green space - In 2015, Tyler Perry acquired the former Fort McPherson Army base in Atlanta for $30 million, and transformed it into a major production hub featuring 12 sound stages. This initiative not only aims to create new jobs but also emphasizes the importance of preserving historical structures while meeting the evolving demands of the film industry. Perry's vision includes nurturing local talent to foster growth in South Atlanta's creative landscape.1 hour ago
In 1998, Michael Jordan wore a red Bulls jersey during Game 2 of his final NBA championship series; after entering a private collection in 2003, it has sold to a Miami property investor for a record $14 million1 hour ago
A Wisconsin demolition expert spent years turning salvaged industrial machinery into the 300-ton Forevertron; the 50-foot-high, 120-foot-wide scrap-metal creation became the centrepiece of a roadside sculpture park1 hour ago
Trump shares bizarre AI video as family of UK tiger attack victim begs public to stop sharing footage2 hours ago
US ends auto-extension of work permits; international students not impacted2 hours ago
In 1985, Charleston Museum received over 700 acres on James Island from the Dill family; 41 years later, it is putting over $15 million in easement value towards permanently blocking development2 hours ago
Robin Williams' watches and artwork fetched $6.1 million at auction, with money going to arts scholarships, wounded veterans, disabled athletes and sick children3 hours ago
Meet Daniil Prokofev, the 17-year-old Virginia student who helped build a safer walking app; 14 schools are now piloting the program3 hours ago
A 94-year-old Chicago billionaire hired workers to scatter nuts around Lincoln Park to feed squirrels for years; leftover food attracted rats, damaged park property and disrupted a nearby farmers' market4 hours ago
US judge allows CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters to keep White House access, cites First Amendment5 hours ago
A street vendor turned selling baklava outside concerts into a business that hit nearly $70,000 in monthly sales5 hours ago
In 2020, Olivia Culpo launched More Than a Mask to fight pandemic hunger; her initiative went on to fund over 3 million meals through Feeding America, according to her 2025 Hall of Fame profile6 hours ago
An Ohio family farmed the same land for at least three generations; then a pipeline linked to Meta's data center was mapped across 40 acres, but after the family challenged it, the developer chose another route6 hours ago
William Shatner underwent kidney stone removal; the stone was later auctioned for $75,000, with the money helping a Louisiana family get home6 hours ago
Two Arizona brothers, aged 10 and 12, vanished into the desert; trackers followed more than 6 miles of footprints before a helicopter-assisted search found them safe after eight hours6 hours ago
'Massive' oil, gas exploration to begin in 'our beautiful Greenland': Donald Trump8 hours ago
Young Jain Professionals convention blends Silicon Valley innovation with Jain values9 hours ago
A rare Ten Commandments tablet was reportedly used as a paving stone for decades; it sold for $5.04 million despite doubts over its origins9 hours ago
An 18-year-old used 3D printers to build a shoe-accessories brand before launching a viral beer koozie that made $315,000 in one month10 hours ago
'They both want it to end': Trump denies US halted sharing intel with Ukraine12 hours ago
In 2023, a Los Angeles man paid $50 for an old leather chair on Facebook Marketplace; months later, experts identified the rare 1930s design, and it sold for $107,95015 hours ago
In 2008, Michael Phelps used his $1 million Olympic bonus to start a foundation; by 2020, its programmes had reached more than 100,000 young people15 hours ago
In 1972, three siblings gave Washington 590 acres on Squak Mountain instead of developing it; the land became the foundation of a state park15 hours ago
George Washington spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm; after Walmart bought the Virginia property in 1996, locals raised $2.2 million to save it and donated it to a nonprofit foundation16 hours ago
New rule for H-1B again? Visa extensions will be treated as fresh cases; asylum seekers and H-4 visa holders will also be affected16 hours ago
In 2010, a California man paid $2 for three old photographs at a junk shop; five years later, experts said one showed Billy the Kid playing croquet and had it insured for $5 million17 hours ago
Former RHOP star Mia Thornton faces felony theft charge over alleged $11,000 furniture, TV removal from Atlanta condo with Jared McGriff in October 2025, months before airport arrest17 hours ago
A Washington family seated a Victorian doll named Michael at dinner whenever 13 guests arrived; today, the house is a museum preserving their unusual tradition18 hours ago
In 1994, Hamdi Ulukaya arrived in the US unable to speak English and knowing nobody; after building Chobani, he hired hundreds of refugees and migrants and built Tent into a 400+ company network helping newcomers find work18 hours ago
Selma Blair's lawyers call her 'gold standard' after she assaulted Delta staff and then a cop; Judge Indira Khan says no special treatment for a celebrity18 hours ago
Shreveport's former Libbey Glass plant left more than 850,000 sq ft of contaminated industrial space; after cleanup, full demolition is moving ahead with about 95% of its steel, brick and concrete set for recycling18 hours ago
A Kentucky man died without a will with about $2.33 million in transfer-on-death investment accounts left to his children; an appeals court has upheld his widow's right to half the accounts plus part of earlier gifts19 hours ago
Cornell University suspends frat parties as sexual assault claim rocks campus19 hours ago
In 2005, WWE's Kane built a 6,924-square-foot home on 78 wooded Tennessee acres, including a 2,400-square-foot gym; he later listed the private retreat for $800,00020 hours ago
Years after Andre the Giant's death, his former 46-acre North Carolina estate went to auction, with parts of the home custom-built for his 7-foot-4 frame20 hours ago
An Iowa farmer whose family farms 400 acres says crops barely cover taxes; after a solar project won a key county permit, he says leases are running about $1,200 per acre and hopes most of his land can join20 hours ago
6,500-year-old Indigenous sacred site in Arizona partially destroyed by Trump administration's border wall construction; 50-foot corridor cuts through 272-foot geoglyph that predates Egypt's first pyramid by 2,000 years20 hours ago
In 2024, a Pennsylvania dairy farmer cut his monthly power bill from $2,500 to $74 by putting solar panels on his barn, whilecontinuing to carefor 300 cows20 hours ago
In 2019, a Nevada farmer used solar panels to irrigate 500 acres of alfalfa alongside diesel generators, saving 16,385 gallons of diesel and projecting $1 million in lifetime savings20 hours ago
US Supreme Court backs Trump administration in fight over records on Elon Musk's DOGE21 hours ago
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched Maui's People's Fund with a $10 million commitment after the 2023 fires; after wider donations, it distributed about $60 million in $1,200 payments to more than 8,100 residents21 hours ago
From 'come to India' to 'pray for us': Sridhar Vembu trolled for sending mixed messages to NRIs; he says, 'What is the alternative? Beg them to allow us to stay?'21 hours ago
In 2016, Barack Obama answered tribal calls to protect Bears Ears; he created a national monument; 1.35 million Utah acres were set aside21 hours ago
After roughly $2.8 million in federal, county and state funding backed a conservation easement, a 58-acre Utah ranch where 70 cattle still graze was permanently protected from development while remaining working land21 hours ago
In 2021, Philadelphia Airport used 90,000 cubic yards of recycled-bottle foamed glass beneath an aircraft apron; it diverted an estimated 83 million bottles and cut at least six months from construction22 hours ago
In Alberta, Canada built an instrumented road with about 825,000 scrap tyres and waste bottom ash, reportedly saving 103,123 m³ of landfill space22 hours ago
In 2014, Tony Robbins turned a childhood memory of his struggling family receiving groceries from a stranger into Feeding America's 100 Million Meals Challenge; expanded later, it reached 1 billion meals in 202322 hours ago
'His blood splattered over everybody': US man dies after falling from roller coaster ride22 hours ago
Maine was replacing an aging river bridge when part of the new structure collapsed during a concrete pour and injured workers; two months later, crews are dismantling the damaged spans before construction resumes22 hours ago
Trump administration asks Don Jr's ex-girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece amid cash-for-access allegations22 hours ago
Ken Paxton partied in Dubai with two US fugitives, one had donated $190,000: Bombshell report amid Texas Senate race23 hours ago
A New Jersey couple's story about a homeless veteran spending his last $20 on gas raised about $400,000 from more than 14,000 donors; investigators later found the viral GoFundMe story was fabricated1 day ago
In 1984, Michael Jackson suffered severe scalp burns while filming a commercial; he later donated his $1.5 million settlement to a burn centre treating other victims1 day ago
Can AI feel pain? Anthropic turns to religion as new policy opens debate over machine consciousness1 day ago