Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:03 AM ET
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A Wisconsin mother and her 9-year-old son spotted a century-old tugboat beneath Lake Superior after visiting the same beach for years; unusually clear water revealed the A.H. Pitz, abandoned near the Amnicon River in 19515 minutes ago
US - Oct 24, 2026 - US on alert: Iran plot to target American personnel abroad reach 'advanced stages' - report - Amid escalating violence in the region, the United States is curtailing its embassy staff levels in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. This step follows alarming threats from Iran towards U.S. personnel and Houthi assaults on Saudi territory, prompting the evacuation of non-essential personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia.5 minutes ago
In 2006, a New York couple lost their nine-day-old daughter in an emergency room; 20 years later, their foundation says it has trained 6,500 physicians, and a joint charity gala has raised nearly $2 million5 minutes ago
At a historic Virginia plantation linked to the Lee family, 480 acres along the Potomac River have been permanently protected; the new easement connects with around 7,000 acres of conserved landscapes15 minutes ago
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton discovered by a Montana rancher in 2019 heads to auction for up to $9 million as scientists debate private fossil sales1 hour ago
In 2024, a Maine grandfather's home was listed for $225,000 but sold to his stepgrandson for $105,000; after his death, his granddaughter claimed relatives diverted her inheritance, and the state's highest court revived her lawsuit1 hour ago
In the 1950s, a Kentucky family bought 37 acres and later added a smaller access parcel; decades after the two were sold separately, new owners lost their court fight to use the neighbour's driveway15 minutes ago
Megan Thee Stallion's foundation helped Mila launch a mental health project with a $550 grant; after starting in 2024, her nonprofit reports delivering more than 2,200 care packages to Black girls2 hours ago
Jensen Ackles and his family bought a 15-acre Texas ranch and turned it into a destination brewery; six years after opening, the public taproom closed but its beers continued reaching stores across Texas2 hours ago
In 1996, a New York couple bought their home believing a tree line marked the boundary; 30 years later, an appeals court revived a privacy claim over cameras filming their backyard and daughter3 hours ago
Nebraska workers cut 150 trees from crowded lake banks and sank them at 16 underwater locations; the September 2026 project is building shelter for young fish in two lakes without using concrete reefs4 hours ago
'Largest ever': Elon Musk donates $443 million to Trump's campaign ahead of US midterms4 hours ago
Colorado built a giant green bridge over a busy highway for animals; wildlife-vehicle collisions fell by 91% as they found a safer way across3 hours ago
In 2017, after Cyclone Debbie damaged reefs, marine biologist Johnny Gaskell searched Google Maps for blue holes; divers found one 150 metres wide that may have sheltered coral from the storm4 hours ago
In 2010, while tracing Trosley's history with Google Earth, Kent volunteers followed crop marks to a Roman villa; excavation revealed a bathhouse, painted walls and underfloor heating4 hours ago
UFO files: 'Black triangles' moving at extraordinary speed spotted over sensitive US site4 hours ago
'Now is the time': Rubio warns Cuba next after Iran, asks Cubans to join hands with CIA5 hours ago
California winery founded in 1981 faces possible liquidation after $12.7 million family feud, with bankruptcy court setting a deadline to find a buyer6 hours ago
'Another little Epic Fury': Trump issues new warning; Iran says 'don't play with fire'7 hours ago
Selena Gomez's October charity benefit raises $2.7 million for youth mental health, with Benny Blanco bidding $25,000 to win a session with his wife's glam team8 hours ago
In 2019, two founders launched vodka made from carbon dioxide; their startup later secured a US defence contract worth up to $65 million to develop synthetic-fuel technology8 hours ago
In 1995, New York built a pier using recycled plastic from milk jugs and water bottles; two years of tests found three properties remained stable, but elasticity fluctuated8 hours ago
A Pennsylvania family was billed $1,800 for a car repair diagnosed under warranty; after repeated delays, the dealership admitted its mistake and cancelled the charge9 hours ago
Dan vs Daniel: Trump administration sues to block Alaska result if GOP candidate loses race9 hours ago
A Texas family bought more than 3,000 acres along the Rio Grande and gave 586.9 acres to the state for just $1; the land became a state park11 hours ago
Cuba next? Trump hints at 'little stopover' after US warships return from Iran war12 hours ago
Tennessee woman challenged her brother's deed giving their nephew his home after his death; appeals court restores the clause letting him inherit it all12 hours ago
This Arkansas mining town reached 3,000 people during the World War I zinc boom; by 1920, its population had plunged to 34412 hours ago
Laid off on H-1B, 1 interview after 100 applications: Redditor shares harrowing job situation in US13 hours ago
In 2026, researchers found Chicago's St. Patrick's dye peaked at 63 µg/L, neared background in days and stayed below levels predicted to harm river life14 hours ago
At 19, Pat Craig began rescuing captive big cats; today, his Colorado sanctuary spans 10,500 acres and shelters 400+ rescued animals1 day ago
Mark Rothko's 1967 red-and-orange painting carries a $15 million estimate as it leads a collection expected to fetch more than $100 million at Sotheby's14 hours ago
In 2009, a South Dakota rancher bought a Powerball ticket on a feed run; days later, its numbers brought $232.1 million to a family whose home was repossessed14 hours ago
In 2008, a North Dakota wheat farmer learned what lay beneath his fields: two oil wells on his land began sending him tens of thousands of dollars each month13 hours ago
In 2010, a Texas couple divorced; years later, their daughter's benefits and $2,650 monthly child support fuelled a new dispute, and an October 22 court rejected the father's bid to manage her finances15 hours ago
In 1994, Carol Buckley bought 112 Tennessee acres for Tarra, the elephant she'd worked with for years; the land grew into a 3,060-acre refuge for retired elephants15 hours ago
Huda Kattan bought back the investor stake in Huda Beauty after eight years; how the $6,000-startup-loan brand returned to full founder ownership15 hours ago
In 2005, Montana ranchers bought land unaware fossils lay beneath it; a nearly complete T. rex found there later sold to a Dutch museum for millions14 hours ago
In 2019, Lucy Hale bought a 1940s Spanish-style home in Los Angeles for $2.95 million; after getting sober in 2022, she spent three years transforming it into a colourful retreat with a meditation room15 hours ago
Indian-American student who announced his vote against anti-Indian bigotry in Texas claims he has been terminated from Campus Reform's program15 hours ago
In 1989, an Iowa farmer hit a hidden jet-engine part while harvesting corn; the discovery helped investigators probe a fatal crash and brought her a $116,000 reward15 hours ago
In 2011, a Pennsylvania dairy couple struggling to pay bills learned that nearly 400-million-year-old shale beneath their farm brought royalties of up to $35,000 a month15 hours ago
In 1990, Louisiana bricklayer Kenny Hill began a sculpture garden; by 2000, it held 100+ concrete figures and a 45-foot lighthouse built with 7,000 bricks15 hours ago
A Massachusetts buyer took a $3.85 million mortgage on a house sitting less than 14 feet from an eroding bluff; he demolished the property and went to court to challenge the loan15 hours ago
$38,000 to $40,000 per fake marriage: Massive fraud ring for facilitating Green Card busted in Massachusetts. US citizen was selling 'American Dream' and investing money in Dominican Republic15 hours ago
'I will get it straightened out': Trump says he will talk to Musk if Ukraine's Starlink issues persist16 hours ago
Rhode Island collected more than 600 unwanted Christmas trees in 2026, but instead of sending them to landfills, volunteers are placing them along damaged streams to rebuild riverbanks and shelter young trout16 hours ago
In 2018, Portia de Rossi surprised Ellen DeGeneres with a gorilla conservation project; by September 2023, its Rwanda campus had welcomed over 40,000 visitors, including more than 7,500 local schoolchildren17 hours ago
Ohio gubernatorial race: Vivek Ramaswamy defends controversial ad, accuses Democratic rival of 'lying'17 hours ago
In 2019, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz paid $20.8 million for a glass-walled California cliff house that had originally been offered for $30 million; two years later, they revealed its transformation into an art-filled family retreat17 hours ago
Mississippi cop who shot 1-year-old boy in Walmart parking lot resigns17 hours ago
'Ugh. They are Black': NYC broker typed text for property owners, mistakenly sent to the couple hunting for apartments17 hours ago
In 2017, J.J. Watt donated $100,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief, launching a fundraiser that raised $41.6 million to help Texas flood victims rebuild over 600 homes and restore more than 420 childcare centres19 hours ago
71-year-old man killed as Tesla in full self-driving mode hits him on California freeway19 hours ago
Ukrainian embassy in Washington resumes operations after suspicious object scare17 hours ago
Montana conservation group bought 70,000-acre ranch once owned by Texas billionaires, expanding planned nature preserve beyond half a million acres19 hours ago
Maine tenants challenged rent increases under Portland's rent-control law; after a union campaign and 20 hours of mediation, their landlord agreed to a $3.6 million settlement to reimburse more than 1,000 renters19 hours ago