Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:36 PM ET
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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 people2 minutes ago
In 1972, three siblings gave Washington 590 acres on Squak Mountain instead of developing it; the land became the foundation of a state park2 minutes ago
US - Oct 14, 2026 - 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 foundation - George Washington spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm in Virginia, which Walmart purchased in 1996 to build a Supercenter. Residents rallied to save the historic property, raising $2.2 million to buy it back before donating it to a nonprofit foundation. Today, the site features a reconstructed childhood home and interactive historical exhibits for visitors.1 hour 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 million1 hour 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 affected1 hour 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 arrest2 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 work3 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 celebrity3 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 recycling3 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 gifts3 hours ago
Cornell University suspends frat parties as sexual assault claim rocks campus4 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 $800,0004 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 frame4 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 join4 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 years4 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 cows5 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 savings5 hours ago
US Supreme Court backs Trump administration in fight over records on Elon Musk's DOGE5 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 residents5 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?'5 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 aside5 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 land6 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 construction6 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 space6 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 20236 hours ago
'His blood splattered over everybody': US man dies after falling from roller coaster ride6 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 resumes6 hours ago
Trump administration asks Don Jr's ex-girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece amid cash-for-access allegations7 hours ago
Ken Paxton partied in Dubai with two US fugitives, one had donated $190,000: Bombshell report amid Texas Senate race8 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 fabricated8 hours 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 victims9 hours ago
Can AI feel pain? Anthropic turns to religion as new policy opens debate over machine consciousness9 hours ago
24-year-old Sahil Jilani found dead in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains after going missing; mother hospitalized9 hours ago
In 2024, a New York charity began raising money for free retreats for disabled veterans; two years later, the state alleged nearly $100,000 in donations helped fund insiders' property and personal expenses9 hours ago
Morgan Freeman helped revive a historic Mississippi department store by turning it into a blues club hosting hundreds of performances a year, breathing new life into Biloxi's downtown district9 hours ago
Pitbull helped build the SLAM school network; at its North campus, 20 of 56 graduating seniors earned associate degrees before high school diplomas, with estimated tuition savings of $312,00010 hours ago
Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting from presidency unethically or illegally, finds poll10 hours ago
Pamela Anderson joined a New York fundraising dinner that raised more than $5 million for organisations combating gender-based violence, bringing the five-year fundraising total to over $20 million11 hours ago
A Florida father and son found an eastern diamondback rattlesnake outside their home; wildlife officers removed it in 30 minutes11 hours ago
Israel-bound Delta flight from New York evacuated after bomb threat, nothing found12 hours ago
In 2005, two Ohio brothers bought a flooded quarry for $330,000 and spent 15 years improving it; 21 years later, the village abandoned its bid to seize the 72.5-acre site and now has a $206,000 judgment lien against it12 hours ago
A 104-year-old woman finally received her brother's World War II dog tag 83 years after his death; the long-lost identification has now made its way back to the family12 hours ago
Beyonce marked her 45th birthday with a $2 million gift to the Studio Museum in Harlem; it has championed Black artists since 1968 and recently opened a new home13 hours ago
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to heart charity in honour of her father Scott Swift; US projections warn 6 in 10 adults could have cardiovascular disease by 2050s13 hours ago
In 2010, Moby paid $3.925 million for Hollywood's 1927 Wolf's Lair, restored the castle-like 3.3-acre estate while preserving its period details, and four years later sold it for $12.4 million13 hours ago
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte was treated for cerebral palsy as a child; he built an acting career and championed disability rights as his family foundation donated $117,000 to a Texas wellness programme14 hours ago
New Yorkers queued for hours to buy discarded subway hardware at an MTA sale where old signs cost $500 to over $1,000, orange seats sold for about $900 and Spike Lee picked up a Penn Station sign15 hours ago
Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's Pacific coast; Rachel's remnants flood US Southwest15 hours ago
In 2000, Ralph Lauren's company announced a $5 million gift for a Harlem cancer centre; it opened in 2003 and brought screenings, treatment and practical support to an underserved community1 day ago
'They have too much to lose': Trump dismisses claims China, Russia are helping Iran 'at all'17 hours ago
One dead, several injured in roller coaster incident at Georgia theme park in US18 hours ago
'Stop oligarchy': Bernie Sanders turns Musk's India charge on him, slams $366m Trump push19 hours ago
Architect Andrew Batey designed this 1972 glass house for a photographer; the Berkeley Hills home with a former darkroom is listed for $1.088 million19 hours ago
'Misbehaving very badly': Trump slams Yemen's Houthi rebels over Saudi attacks20 hours ago
California raises soil saturation to 90% using artificial seeps at Camp Pendleton to restore endangered Willow Flycatcher habitat, but eight passing birds and no nests are recorded21 hours ago
'We are not happy': Trump likely to fire Greece ambassador Guilfoyle after misconduct reports21 hours ago
In 2006, Star Trek star William Shatner auctioned his kidney stone for $75,000; Boston Legal cast added $25,000 to help Habitat for Humanity build a home for a Louisiana family of five22 hours ago