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In 2014, South Carolina put shipping containers, truck chassis, and radio towers on two barges; the reef became a habitat for grouper, blue marlin, and sailfish26 minutes ago
In 1979, a Florida woman spent a week in a 50-foot eagle's nest; her stunt helped fund a raptor centre that had released 620+ rehabilitated bald eagles by 201926 minutes ago
In 2008-09, a Wisconsin county tested leftover cheese brine on roads; the unusual mix reduced salt use by 30-40% and remained liquid after two days at −21°F1 hour ago
US - Oct 21, 2026 - In 2020, Atlanta began filling Bellwood Quarry with 9.1 billion litres of water, creating an emergency reserve that extended the city's backup supply from 3–5 days to a month or more - Atlanta has created a reservoir in Bellwood Quarry, which holds about 2.4 billion gallons of water. This reservoir allows the city to extend its water supply backup from mere days to potentially 90 days. The quarry was repurposed for water storage after granite mining operations ceased, highlighting innovative resource management. The Water Supply Programme's completion represents a significant improvement in Atlanta's water resilience.39 minutes ago
Florida homeowners estimated Hurricane Ian repairs at $157,727 after receiving an initial $11,101 insurance payment; an October 16 appeals court rejected their bid for legal fees following an appraisal dispute39 minutes ago
In 2024, a New Jersey dissertation reported on asphalt that heats itself; conductive road strips maintained a snow-free surface at about 6 watts per square foot49 minutes ago
Robert F Kennedy's granddaughter Kyle Kennedy dies at 42 after years of health struggles1 hour ago
Green Card jobs: Food delivery company Instacart agrees to pay $5 million penalty for discriminating against Americans1 hour ago
In 1933, California built Santiago Creek Dam to create Irvine Lake; 93 years later, the 750-acre reservoir is being lowered ahead of a five-year project that will drain it entirely before rebuilding key dam structures1 hour ago
Indian-origin lab owner charged in US over $66.2 million bogus Covid test claims: DOJ2 hours ago
Bela Bajaria's season finale: Desi content queen exits Netflix2 hours ago
Former MIT scientist wins $6 million in sexual misconduct suit by younger female colleague, says predator tag damaged career while it was a consensual relationship3 hours ago
Trump admin revoked more than 300,000 visas since 2025, including 4,000 linked to birth tourism: Report4 hours ago
Trump 'frustrated and angry' says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy4 hours ago
Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?4 hours ago
A Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments on their Naples property; the husband later agreed to deposit $5,000 monthly during an appeal, but an October 19 federal ruling rejected his lawsuit against the bank5 hours ago
Daniel Rotman spotted a gap in the cat-litter market and built PrettyLitter; Mars later bought out his stake at a reported $1.4 billion valuation5 hours ago
'Nobody told me..that's very confusing': Indian man Kamlesh Shah charged with election fraud in US says he didn't know he was not supposed to vote7 hours ago
In 2020, a Georgia woman transferred her interest in a home to her stepson despite concerns about her memory; a jury later rescinded the deed and awarded $57,600 in damages, and an October 19 appeals court upheld the verdict7 hours ago
In 1867, San Francisco minted a $5 gold coin that passed down through a family; 159 years later, it was found inside a cigar box in a Texas closet and sold for $97,600 after experts identified its rarity5 hours ago
Toledo's 1897 railroad swing bridge was bought for $1 in 2004; a new $65 million overhaul will replace nine fixed spans and reinforce the movable section to carry heavier 286,000-pound railcars7 hours ago
Convicted IS-inspired NYC terror plotter gets 50 more years in prison for stabbing US prison guards7 hours ago
A small backyard railway started by Oregon hobbyist Ed St John inspired a neighbour to buy surrounding land; after the tracks were joined in 1992, it grew into a 32-mile miniature railroad across 2,200 acres8 hours ago
Kylie Jenner launched a lip kit in 2015 and built a global cosmetics brand; Coty agreed to pay $600 million for a 51% stake in 20199 hours ago
After a Louisiana priest admitted abusing his teenage son in 2018, deacon Scott Peyton left Catholic ministry and joined another church; the Vatican has now upheld his excommunication despite his appeal9 hours ago
An energy company is giving Yellowstone National Park a record $105 million gift; the money will fund conservation, student trips and a new visitor centre9 hours ago
Former OpenAI engineer, accused of planting office bug, had ties with Saudi royal family: US prosecutors9 hours ago
He was 9 when Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon; 57 years later, retired pilot Ken Schreiber has spent $400,000 to help preserve the astronaut's boyhood home and open it to visitors9 hours ago
'Don't know if it means anything': Trump's quip about Melania's sign sparks awkward White House moment9 hours ago
In 2014, auctioneers uncovered a long-hidden French farm collection that, along with a dirt-covered Ferrari once owned by Alain Delon, sold for €16.288 million in 20159 hours ago
A Michigan couple bought a 116-year-old, 1,000-pound refrigerator for $4,995 on Facebook Marketplace; after seven weeks, a $1,200 move and reinforced floors, the 7-foot-wide appliance became the center of their kitchen9 hours ago
A US scrap-metal dealer paid about $14,000 for a gold egg at an antiques market, hoping to melt it for profit; years later it was identified as a lost imperial Fabergé treasure reportedly worth up to $33 million9 hours ago
In 1974, Phoenix built Deer Valley Airport's parallel runways with a tire-rubber membrane beside a full-depth asphalt control; 11 years later, upkeep fell by 90%9 hours ago
In 1972, Phoenix sealed Sky Harbor's main runway with tire-rubber beside an untreated taxiway; 13 years later, untreated asphalt hardened 20 times more and cracked10 hours ago
In the 1970s, California's Niles Cone groundwater basin needed protection from saltwater intrusion, so a water district began routing creek water into former gravel pits; 13 pits spanning roughly 300 acres now help recharge the aquifer10 hours ago
In 2018, former WWE star Ronda Rousey bought a 4.55-acre California horse property for $765,000; six years later, it sold for $912,50010 hours ago
In 2001, a former Illinois quarry where solvents and paint were dumped opened as a forest preserve with a 115-acre lake, an education centre, and an amphitheatre10 hours ago
'Release Epstein files': Protester heckles Vance at rally, vice-prez calls him an 'illegal immigrant'10 hours ago
In 2022, a Nashville developer bought a vacant lot, but the city held its building permit for four years while weighing a future road; a federal appeals court has now revived its lawsuit over the freeze10 hours ago
In a solar-simulator test, aluminum cooling fins raised a panel's output 11.5%; adding folded plastic bags lifted the increase only slightly, to 11.6%11 hours ago
Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 with a 40-shade foundation range; years later, its co-owner began exploring a sale of its 50% stake11 hours ago
After salvage crews recovered a Wells Fargo treasure-box lid from the wreck of the S.S. Central America, it sold for $99,600 at auction in 202210 hours ago
In 1801, Paul Revere bought a home near Boston; 220 years later, renovators found a rare family sign in its attic, and the artifacts sold for $20,00011 hours ago
US spent $861 million on agricultural pest inspections in 2011, but legal limits and fee collection failures left a $325 million funding gap11 hours ago
A space-industry entrepreneur made his first million at 27 but plans to leave his children only an eight-figure inheritance; will donate the bulk of his wealth to philanthropy12 hours ago
In 2022, a fourth-generation Colorado farming family sold 90 acres to Xcel Energy for $585,000; four years later, the utility sought a 550-foot easement for $19,000, but a judge rejected its condemnation bid12 hours ago
Built in 1938, Oklahoma's eight-storey Jim Thorpe Memorial Office Building underwent a three-year, $70 million restoration; officials unveiled its Art Deco interiors in October 2026, with agencies returning this winter13 hours ago
'US is acting as international delinquent': Why Cuba and America clashed at UN13 hours ago
Were worshippers the target? Shooting near Ohio mosque kills 113 hours ago
A 10-year-old held a 6-year-old boy dangling from a chairlift about 16 feet above the ground for 4 minutes; he has now received the Carnegie Medal14 hours ago
Two Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in California14 hours ago
'US will burn like France': Trump unleashes anti-immigrant tirade in bid to boost Republicans15 hours ago
Maryland landowners refused access to their properties for a 67-mile power-line project; appeals court upholds order allowing surveys before state approval15 hours ago
Donald Trump approval rating hits record low of 31% as midterms near, Democrats lead by 12 points11 hours ago
'No fine, no admission of wrongdoing': University of North Carolina strikes deal with Trump to end 18 probes14 hours ago
'Not getting involved in Israeli elections': JD Vance on Netanyahu re-election15 hours ago
'You'll see soon enough': Trump on efforts to free US hostage held in Russia15 hours ago