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At 99, Pauline Kana became the world's oldest crowd-surfer; the internet-famous 'Gangster Granny' achieved the Guinness World Records title at a Texas concert7 minutes ago
US - Oct 30, 2026 - A California community searched nearly 20 years for a permanent place to gather and worship; after raising funds and beating competing offers, it completed a $16.5 million Cupertino property purchase on October 22 - After an extensive search, the West Valley Muslim Association has successfully acquired a property in Cupertino for $16.5 million. This new facility will serve as a permanent home for the community, offering a venue for daily prayers, educational activities, and community gatherings. Supported by a dedicated fundraising campaign, this purchase reflects the growing needs of the local Muslim population, establishing a vital center for faith and fellowship.1 hour ago
In 1953, a New Jersey woman gave away her name and possessions, then spent 28 years walking America; she covered 25,000 miles for peace by 19641 hour ago
Oil crews tested a North Dakota wheat field with dynamite; Iverson's 1951 well yielded 585,000 barrels over 28 years, helping the farmer retire at 442 hours ago
After leasing hundreds of Kansas wheat acres, Karl Willey reportedly earned over $2 million; one of his first Sumner County wells brought in royalty checks, including one worth over $20,0001 hour ago
After leasing drilling rights on his 71-acre Tennessee farm for 12.5%, Vernon Lawhorn saw an oil strike reportedly bring in $30,000 a month and bought a $6,500 Dodge2 hours ago
After buying a Pennsylvania farm in 1850, James McCray sold an oil lease to fund a nearby well; the venture brought him $70,000, and he later refused $1 million2 hours ago
Growing up without being able to afford Halloween costumes, Texas man Christophe Waggoner began October's Child in 2017; he has gifted 8,000 costumes to families and plans to give away 4,000 in 202624 minutes ago
A NASA wheat test on the ISS lasted 73 days: plants grew 10% taller than Earth controls, while microgravity also changed their leaves, cells, and chloroplasts1 hour ago
Michigan Red Baron worker targeted in viral prank by influencer, receives over $280,000 in GoFundMe donations as internet rallies behind him2 hours ago
If you hire H-1B, you won't get grants: Texas Agriculture Department's new rule for businesses; 'Taxpayers work hard for their money'3 hours ago
Drilling for water on his Texas farm, Fritz Fuchs hit oil at 300 feet; a deeper test followed, and leases paid $84,000 in cash plus a 1/6 royalty on 482 acres3 hours ago
In 2021, Detroit renovators Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas bought an abandoned house for $1,000, gave it a Palm Springs-inspired makeover and sold it for $81,000; the reported profit was about $35,0002 hours ago
Map that came to symbolise America's divide over slavery auctioned for nearly $1 million3 hours ago
UT students wanted to condemn comments targeting Indian-origin students but university thought it was not just Bo French3 hours ago
Built in 1925 and vacant for over 20 years, Texas's historic Imperial Sugar Char House survived stalled redevelopment plans; the city has approved a $15 million rescue, with preservation work due through 20283 hours ago
Facing drought, Texas cotton farmers drilled by their hog pen in 1918; the well struck 2,500 barrels a day, and investors sold the stake for $1.8 million2 hours ago
10-year-old US girl abducted from home at midnight, found tied up in closet 13 hours later4 hours ago
Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids alone during 5-day Las Vegas work trip4 hours ago
A Connecticut couple has committed $410 million to turn a 125-acre former coal and oil power plant into a waterfront park; zoning approval moves the long-closed industrial site closer to public use4 hours ago
In 1980, a Texas man called his stepson his child in a will; after the man died in 2020, the stepson battled surviving relatives over inheritance, but a jury found there had been no legal or informal adoption4 hours ago
In 1600, William Gilbert argued that Earth was a giant magnet and coined the language of electricity; his book passed through a historic library and several auctions before selling for Rs 58.5 lakh in 20265 hours ago
Trump official reacts to leaked video of Microsoft's AI chief telling staff company wants to bring in foreign talent: 'You were hoping we were kidding'1 hour ago
In 2016, Texas residents began challenging developer control of their neighbourhood associations; 10 years later, the homeowners own their park, roads, ponds and guardhouse after a long legal fight6 hours ago
In 2016, an Indianapolis flower charity began with $9,000 raised in 45 minutes and its first hospital delivery, ten years later it has reportedly reached 175,000 bouquets for patients across the city6 hours ago
Steve Ballmer built a $164 billion fortune; his philanthropy is shifting towards locally led foundations tackling poverty and expanding education, including a preschool initiative worth up to $1.7 billion6 hours ago
He wrote a book on 'Black Money', Feds tracked his $900K loan fraud: Indian-origin accountant jailed in Texas, investigator says 'I can only imagine his shock...'8 hours ago
2 college students found dead after going missing during Colorado mountain hike amid snowstorm8 hours ago
University of Florida seeks an H-1B for a financial analyst, president Bell says it was made without his approval8 hours ago
A Mississippi father willed 0.86 acres and the family home equally to his three children, then signed a deed giving the land to his wife; an October 27 court rejected his daughter's bid to undo the transfer8 hours ago
Minnesota prosecutors have charged conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with two felonies after an undercover voting stunt, though both say they were testing election rules and neither cast a ballot9 hours ago
A Texas grandmother's safe-deposit box sparked a family fight over alleged $400,000 cash, an eight-carat diamond and gold coins; after a jury awarded her niece $796,906, an October 27 appeals court overturned it10 hours ago
Pentagon probes possible cyberattack after freezer failures spoil food at US bases10 hours ago
Trump moves to end H-1B visa deference: What it means for Indians stuck in the Green Card backlog8 hours ago
In 1962, the Willis family moved onto farmland in Rowlett, Texas; 64 years later the city wants their four-generation home for a road project, and the family says the city's offer is $150,000 short11 hours ago
A Wisconsin family commits $10 million to preserve a museum building famous for its giant moving wings overlooking Lake Michigan, ensuring the 25-year-old architectural landmark survives for future generations11 hours ago
WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donated $36 million to help establish a Los Angeles school campus; on October 25, the new campus opened for grades 9–12, bringing the school's total footprint to 28 acres11 hours ago
Two sisters turned their mother's Afghan green chutney into a national grocery brand as Maazah raises $2 million to expand its sauces across American supermarkets11 hours ago
A 4-year-old Tennessee boy raised $150 at a lemonade stand; instead of buying a toy, he donated every dollar to a soup kitchen to feed people in need11 hours ago
A New Jersey homeowner tried to stop a neighbour's plunge pool just eight feet from a waterfront bulkhead, claiming it could worsen flooding; an October 26 appeals court upheld dismissal of the challenge11 hours ago
'This is the future you want?' White House cites France riots to warn against Democrats ahead of midterms12 hours ago
Fire at South Carolina nuclear site triggers emergency; restrictions lifted after no contamination detected13 hours ago
Google billionaire's wife Wendy Schmidt launched a $1.4 million challenge after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, inviting scientists and engineers to develop faster oil-cleanup technology; one winning device recovered 4,670 gallons per minute13 hours ago
Decoys, secret jet and Trump's help: How Bolsonaro pulled off his escape from Brazil to US13 hours ago
Richard Sackler and his wife tried to stop the sale of their Connecticut mansion, pledged toward Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement; on October 28, a bankruptcy judge rejected both requests13 hours ago
A Minnesota lake boundary battle dating to 2017 takes a new turn as an appeals court backs a trust's access to Prairie Lake and upholds a ruling that wiped out neighbours' earlier $148,500 trespass award13 hours ago
A 10-year-old Georgia boy wanted to help people experiencing homelessness; he spent two weeks selling bracelets and raised $400 to buy food and essential supplies13 hours ago
In 2014, demolition work next door damaged a Miami woman's home, but her insurer said the policy excluded the loss; 12 years later, a Florida appeals court upheld her victory over the insurer14 hours ago
'$250 protesters': Trump reacts as hecklers disrupt his rally raising slogans on Epstein - watch15 hours ago
Marcelle Flowers, 62, feared AI would take jobs until two young founders solved a $5,000-a-month problem at her plumbing business and made her COO of a startup that raised $52 million15 hours ago
A California couple bought a home with a 20-by-20-foot garden, then a neighbour claimed the land; a 1955 deal involving $250 and babysitting helped secure their exclusive gardening rights in an October 26 ruling14 hours ago
Trump's DHS hit by data breach as hackers expose records of 41,000 employees15 hours ago
Venezuela's 2016 bond deal put 50.1% of US oil refiner Citgo's parent up as security, now a US appeals court has rejected its bid to void the debt as a separate sale plan earmarks over $2 billion for the bonds15 hours ago
US midterms: FBI, ICE agents will not serve as election monitors, DOJ says15 hours ago
A Washington couple said their neighbour blocked a shared driveway, cut power to security cameras and turned off their water; an October 27 appeals court upheld the anti-harassment order protecting them14 hours ago
'RSS Friends' enters US foreign-agent register, cites concerns over portrayal of Sangh15 hours ago