Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:48 AM ET
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In 2015, Los Angeles used 96 million plastic balls to fight drought, but researchers found their production needed up to 766 million gallons6 minutes ago
US - Sep 17, 2026 - A 70-year-old hiker disappeared on Michigan's remote Isle Royale for a week; backpackers helped find him injured and hypothermic before a Coast Guard helicopter hoisted him out - After being missing for a week, 70-year-old hiker Craig Berg was miraculously found alive on Isle Royale on September 12. The search efforts proved critical, with fellow backpackers aiding in his discovery despite his injuries and hypothermia. Following his rescue, he was airlifted for urgent medical care, bringing an end to a challenging multi-agency search and rescue operation.1 hour ago
In 2007, Nicolas Cage paid $15.7 million for a 27-acre Rhode Island estate with a 24,000-sq-ft mansion; after putting it on the market in 2008 for $15.9 million, he sold it for $6.2 million in 20111 hour ago
Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: "Be humble. Be hungry. And always be..." - a powerful lesson in staying grounded after success36 minutes ago
Connecticut homeowner built a bridge to protect his property from erosion; judge ordered him to restore the brook as town says work needed a permit1 hour ago
In 1997, an Illinois fisherman began pulling Mississippi River trash alone; his cleanup grew into nearly 140,000 volunteers who removed 14.2 million pounds1 hour ago
In 2017, Hurricane Irma emptied Barbuda and left pets behind; when people returned, abandoned dogs had begun acting feral and were hunting livestock1 hour ago
North Carolina acquired more than 342 acres without using local purchase money; the mountain property is now moving toward becoming Buncombe County's largest public park1 hour ago
In 1980, one man bought a Quebec island to help eider ducks; 24 years later, it became the region's first private nature reserve1 hour ago
In 2009, Nebraska collected 11,605 tons of scrap tyres and transformed them into playgrounds, running tracks, artificial turf and rubber roads1 hour ago
The Weekly Vine | Sydney Strawman: Why Sydney Sweeney has become a Rorschach test for American culture wars2 hours ago
In 1992, a fireball pierced a NY teen's $400 Chevy; the warm 27.7-pound meteorite and wreck net her about $79,0002 hours ago
A 2,100-acre data-centre project was proposed near a Civil War battlefield park in Virginia; residents fought for years to stop it, ultimately ending the project2 hours ago
In 1978, two boys digging in a Los Angeles yard found a buried Ferrari; Farmers Insurance recovered the three-year-hidden Dino and sold it through a special sealed-bid auction3 hours ago
ISIS-inspired shooting suspect identified as former Reddit moderator3 hours ago
In 2015, a Florida family followed a metal-detector signal beneath shallow sand and found 51 gold coins and a 40-foot gold chain from a 1715 wreck, worth over $1 million2 hours ago
In 1984, a meteorite crushed the back of a Georgia woman's steel mailbox and knocked it over; the battered mailbox later sold at auction for $83,0003 hours ago
In 1799, a 12-year-old found a 17-pound gold rock in a North Carolina creek; used as a doorstop for 3 years, it sold for $3.50 and sparked America's first gold rush3 hours ago
A sealed early copy of Super Mario Bros. remained inside a Nintendo console bundle for decades; when discovered in 2026, it sold for $3 million3 hours ago
In 1976, Minnesota residents fought plans for landfills and development along their river valley; 50 years later, the refuge they helped create protects more than 15,000 acres3 hours ago
In 2014, a sheriff's sale turned up an Apple-1 whose owner had fled the country; the buyer paid without realising exactly what it was, and Christie's sold it for $365,0002 hours ago
In 1976, Buffalo turned a 264-acre industrial dump into a nature preserve; 50 years later, its 75-acre marsh is Erie County's largest remnant wetland and 260+ bird species have been observed3 hours ago
Las Vegas company surprises nearly 10,000 workers with more than $70 million in stock; each gets $1,000 for every year they have worked there3 hours ago
'Oh it's a she': Trump stops speech to address woman, tells her 'mother watching on TV furious'5 hours ago
In 1945, Oklahoma opened a nearly 4,900-foot bridge across Lake Texoma; 81 years later a record $408 million project has begun to build its replacement while the old bridge stays open5 hours ago
In July, Montana protected 34,610 acres in the Cabinet Mountains; a proposed second phase would add 13,297 acres, creating a 47,907-acre conservation corridor with permanent public access6 hours ago
Wisconsin farmer Brit Thompson turns a vintage Airstream trailer into an Airbnb, now the rental income outpaces beef and lamb sales: 'I can make $100 an hour cleaning'6 hours ago
US extends visa curbs on Palestine officials, blocks President Abbas from UN General Assembly7 hours ago
Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN over Iran war, postwar strategy: Report8 hours ago
Kash defends FBI hiring rule shift on bestiality: 'Won't target victims'8 hours ago
Veteran NBC anchor Robert Kovacik breaks down after learning colleagues Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw died in Chatsworth helicopter crash while he was at scene covering bus collision9 hours ago
California restored wetlands to store carbon; years later, scientists found some were still releasing greenhouse gases13 hours ago
In 2018, Matt Holliday paid $3 million for Oklahoma land; years later, his 62-acre estate with a baseball field and $2 million pool is asking $9.8 million14 hours ago
Arizona man bought a $475,000 home to retire, but lost it after falling $977 behind on HOA dues; it later sold for $8,17214 hours ago
Arizona realtor Layne Lundeen, 67, who was duct-taped to his seat after American Airlines flight outburst, says he 'doesn't remember any of what happened': 'I assaulted a police officer?'14 hours ago
No 'Welcome to the United States' guide for new Green Card recipients? USCIS says information available online15 hours ago
An anonymous donor gave Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest; the 5-year project is the city's biggest park reforestation effort in nearly 100 years15 hours ago
I don't remember anything: Arizona man duct-taped to American Airlines seat for racist outburst speaks in court after flight diversion14 hours ago
A Utah couple spent 14 years trying to stop their 25.5-acre farm from becoming another subdivision; the land is now permanently protected from development even as homes spread around it15 hours ago
Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun15 hours ago
Meet Praadhyumn Indaana, the 17-year-old Montvale, New Jersey student whose AI model cut nuclear reactor heat-limit prediction error from about 63% to 5.5%; he won $50,00016 hours ago
When Trump gave Mark Carney White House key with a warning: 'Maybe they'll shoot you'17 hours ago
South Dakota turned 575 old military bunkers into a survival community, but residents paying up to $55,000 now face legal disputes17 hours ago
US judge rules DHS cannot threaten citizen with prosecution over criticism of ICE chief16 hours ago
Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report17 hours ago
Meet Joey: The 2-year-old Los Angeles rescue dog credited with finding 3 people alive beneath earthquake rubble is now up for a national hero award17 hours ago
US limits visas for South African officials over discrimination against White minorities17 hours ago
5,000 gallons of diesel spill from Equinix data centre in Secaucus into Anderson Creek; cleanup underway in New Jersey Meadowlands, Hackensack Riverkeeper seeks natural resource damages18 hours ago
We are US citizens: Meet Dhairya Gupta and Rahul Kodali who went to watch a football match. Now their faces are target of racist rants18 hours ago
In 2025, two boys aged 14 and 12 were dropped at a Michigan man's home; he kept them together despite no running water and a power cutoff, and strangers have now raised $18,50618 hours ago
In 1877, Frederick Douglass paid $6,700 for a 9.5-acre Washington estate; he turned it into his final home, now a National Historic Site19 hours ago
Indian green card holder charged in Texas over illegal voting crackdown; 6 others also booked19 hours ago
Hyderabad man dies in US; family seeks EAM Jaishankar's help to bring back body20 hours ago
What's behind fresh anti-India hatred in MAGA sphere? Republican leader Bo French seeks donation after viral post20 hours ago
Meet Maya Trutschl, the 18-year-old Louisiana student who built a $130 system that detects bedsores before they form in ICU patients using machine learning and thermal cameras; wins a $25,000 scholarship20 hours ago
US billionaire healthcare boss Prem Reddy sues nurses over 'track them down' campaign targeting him, daughter21 hours ago
From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed21 hours ago