Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:14 AM ET
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US - Oct 31, 2026 - A Los Angeles man lost his office job in 2020 and began selling plants from a 600-sq-ft apartment; six years later, his family business has sold over 100,000 plants in 2026 and now brings in millions in annual sales - Brandon Hurst began his journey into plant selling in 2020 as a side project to boost his income. What started as a small venture has blossomed into a thriving family enterprise, with annual sales surpassing 100,000 plants. Leveraging social media, he incorporated livestream auctions that dramatically boosted profits. Now operating from a vast 3,000-square-foot greenhouse in Los Angeles, Hurst aims to expand while ensuring meaningful connections with his customers.47 minutes ago
Florida conservationist spent five decades protecting forests and wildlife; his efforts helped save thousands of acres of wilderness; now a trail honours his legacy47 minutes ago
In 2014, the 5.5-carat Ocean Dream sold for about $8.5 million; in May 2026 the same blue-green diamond, the largest of its kind known, sold at Christie's Geneva for $17.3 million, roughly double47 minutes ago
US - Oct 31, 2026 - A Georgia shopper won $975,000 over a fall at Walmart in 2020, but her lawyer compared pain damages with an expert's $8,000 daily fee; on October 29, an appeals court overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial - A Georgia woman who won $975,000 after a fall at a Walmart store in 2020 will face a new trial after an appeals court overturned the verdict on October 29. The court found that her lawyer had improperly compared compensation for pain and suffering with an expert witness's $8,000 daily fee and minimum-wage rates. Judges ruled that these unrelated comparisons could have influenced the jury's decision.1 hour ago
A 117-year-old North Carolina basilica battled leaks and storm damage, then underwent a $7.7 million first phase of restoration; it reopened daily to visitors, while the full preservation effort could top $30 million1 hour ago
Bosnian electrician Petar Tubic rescued a two-kilogram bear cub in 2019; six years later, the 150-kilogram bear still tries to climb onto his lap, while his home has become a refuge for rescued animals1 hour ago
Indian national pleads guilty to $227-million medicare fraud in US over fake Covid-19 test kit claims2 hours ago
Connecticut volunteers are attaching eelgrass seeds to living clams to restore meadows that have shrunk by 90%; after an early 178% rise in coverage, the team is testing rice-paper planting with 300,000 seeds2 hours ago
'I'm not broken...': At 21, he survived burns on 85% of his body after a gas explosion, years later he prepares school lunches for hundreds of students while building his dream life2 hours ago
A California barber taught himself stock trading and built a $19 million fortune; after his death, his family accused Morgan Stanley of financial elder abuse, and an appeals court has revived key claims3 hours ago
Two Pennsylvania hunting clubs own 5,500 acres of private land; state Supreme Court ruling changes when game wardens can enter without a warrant3 hours ago
A Pennsylvania couple spent nearly six years fighting to add a drive-through to their 5-7-acre truck stop after officials refused permission, but an October 27 appeals ruling overturned the denial and revived their plan2 hours ago
'Luckiest woman in history': Meet Joan Ginther, Stanford alumni who legally cheated lottery four times to win $20 million using mathematics and paper4 hours ago
Arizona parents donated an adventure van to launch a charity inspired by their son's rare disease; the organisation now reports $6.1 million in research grants to help tackle inherited blindness4 hours ago
In 2019, a Florida homeowner disputed her insurer's water-damage payment; Supreme Court ruled a later notice law could not apply retroactively5 hours ago
A Wyoming woman wanted to keep her miniature goat as a pet; a dispute over a local livestock ban became a constitutional lawsuit5 hours ago
'He was crying and grabbing the doctor's hands to stop him': US organ donation group faces decertification after Kentucky man's near-fatal ordeal6 hours ago
In 2019, South Carolina sank a 95-foot retired tugboat 30 miles off Georgetown; it joined a deepwater reef known for snapper, grouper and other fish6 hours ago
A Vermont dam built in the early 1900s to feed a private trout pond was breached in 2011; crews removed its remains in 2018, reopening 87 miles of stream7 hours ago
Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US bilateral cooperation during Atlanta meeting7 hours ago
Florida teams have begun lowering 1,500 tons of repurposed concrete culverts into Gulf waters off Destin to create three artificial reefs; each 500-ton installation is intended to give marine life more shelter7 hours ago
'My body hurts, my soul hurts': Christa Pike's first statement after failed execution in US7 hours ago
Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre's Los Angeles charity campus broke ground on its final building on October 29, after opening a new kitchen in February, as its nonprofit delivers 1.5 million meals a year8 hours ago
Fake US voters? China-linked accounts flood X with divisive posts ahead of midterms9 hours ago
Dosas, Diwali and temple visits: US midterm candidates step up outreach to Indian-American voters9 hours ago
Trump administration to deport 150 Afghan refugees to Afghanistan via Pakistan9 hours ago
A first-grade teacher in Kansas started ending each day with children repeating positive affirmations; the simple routine spread beyond his classroom as other teachers adopted the idea9 hours ago
A Kansas man's animal drawings attracted millions of followers; his family now sells colouring books, T-shirts and mugs featuring his art9 hours ago
An Indiana landlord won $6,200 from a former tenant after claiming extensive apartment damage; on October 29, an appeals court cut the award to $2,400 because the owner never sent a required damage list11 hours ago
A Utah man spent more than 400 hours turning his front yard into a Halloween tribute to the amusement park ride he feared as a child, and the display has already filled half his truck with charity donations on day one11 hours ago
A Boston couple spent months wrapping their ordinary home in hand-carved foam to create a Dracula-style castle for Halloween 2026, and their free display has drawn visitors from other states and 70,000 video views11 hours ago
Michael Bloomberg visited this Boston science museum as a child; decades later, he donates $155 million to honour his late parents and transform the institution12 hours ago
Florida's housing crisis deepens, Miami-Dade faces 118,000-home shortage; $53 million project aims to turn unused land into 100 affordable homes for families struggling with rising rents13 hours ago
George and Amal Clooney's foundation reports free legal services for over 9,000 women and children, with mobile clinics taking help to communities affected by child marriage and violence13 hours ago
The Smithsonian raised $2.5 billion a year ahead of the schedule to fund museums, research and education; the drive became the largest campaign in the history of a cultural organisation14 hours ago
2023 Maui wildfires sparked an investor lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, now a US judge has approved $47.75m in settlement funds while cutting attorneys' requested fees by $4.78m after examining billing records14 hours ago
In 1905, a copper discovery created Greenwater, California, a town of 2,000 people; by 1909, the mining boom had collapsed without producing a profit15 hours ago
Paul Rosolie entered the Amazon at 18 and spent two decades fighting to save its rainforest; now, his team is protecting 160,000 acres of forest15 hours ago
A retired Virginia optometrist opened an ice-cream shop in 2021 to create jobs for people with disabilities; her two stores now employ 35 and she says there is a waiting list to work there15 hours ago
Trump's Halloween surprise sparks panic in Washington; residents call 911 fearing plane crash as Air Force One made low-altitude flyover16 hours ago
In 2022, an Arizona woman hiked roughly 1,000 miles below the Grand Canyon's rim alone; she completed the traverse in 77 days where no trail exists16 hours ago
In 1966, an elderly Brooklyn resident launched a tree campaign that brought 1,500 trees back to Bed-Stuy15 hours ago
An aquarium plant escaped into Florida waterways in the 1950s; within 40 years, hydrilla had spread to over 70% of the state's watersheds16 hours ago
In 2026, near Esterbrook, Wyoming, 12 retired turbine-blade sections became an 8-foot snow fence and a 120-foot mustang mural; WYDOT will evaluate it this winter15 hours ago
In 1974, more than 6,000 peregrine falcons were released into the wild after the population wiped out; helping restore the once-endangered birds across North America16 hours ago
In 2018, a solo hiker walked nearly 8,000 miles across America's biggest trails in 251 days after already logging over 40,000 miles on foot16 hours ago
25 noise complaints filed against Hindu temple: Anonymous neighbors fume over events at Fremont temple16 hours ago
In 2025, Maryland professor Anne Simon pledged $16 million for endowed professorships and scholarships at her university16 hours ago
In 2022, Arlington County, Virginia, turned a reclaimed 50-foot turbine blade into The Pike, a gateway sculpture paired with 4,784 coins representing 117 countries16 hours ago
Green Card lottery: Judge freezes reopening of Diversity Visa program for 2027. What happens next?16 hours ago
New York tenants pursuing a mould lawsuit later sought to add a property-damage claim listed at $321,728.79; an appeals court has blocked the amendment over delay, missing records and prejudice to the landlord17 hours ago
A $20 million gift will transform part of Philadelphia's art museum into a new learning centre; the project marks its first major capital expansion since the Frank Gehry renovation17 hours ago
Kate Winslet reads 'Room on the Broom' for children during the Halloween season, adding its 104th read-aloud to Storyline Online's free literacy library16 hours ago
A silver airship-shaped cabin became one of Scotland's most unusual holiday rentals; now AirShip 002 and two neighbouring retreats, a business grossing around £100,000 a year, are listed for over £750,00018 hours ago
In 1933, New York's High Line carried freight trains above Manhattan; after its conversion into a park visited by six million people a year, the final garden with 2,000 perennials is set to open in November18 hours ago
'Europeans balked': G20 foreign ministers' meeting opens without group photo. Here's why18 hours ago