Tuesday, November 03, 2026 9:34 AM ET
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Trump's torment: From draining the swamp to drowning in mid-terms?26 minutes ago
US - Nov 3, 2026 - Random Musing | US Midterms 2026: Why neither MAGA nor Democrats are particularly bothered about Indian-Americans - About 133 years ago, a man born Narendranath said he was from India and preached tolerance at the World's Parliament of Religions in a speech that evokes awe even today. It's sad that, so many years later, Americans of all stripes have become particularly intolerant towards his descendants.26 minutes ago
US intelligence gaps widen as CIA-ODNI feud slows sharing on Iran, global threats26 minutes ago
In 2012, a US student was forgotten in a DEA cell for five days without food or water; he drank his own urine to survive, and the government later paid him $4.1 million in a settlement1 hour ago
A chimpanzee spent almost his entire 32-year life inside an Indiana garage; after his owner died, rescuers launched an urgent mission to save him1 hour ago
A Missouri woman rescued an orphaned fawn after its mother was killed; 13 years later, the deer had her own babies and brought them back to the family's garden1 hour ago
Taylor Swift donated proceeds from her 'Wildest Dreams' music video to African conservation; the organisation now manages 22 protected areas across 12 countries1 hour ago
After a chef was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his restaurant community created a charity; it has now provided $18 million in financial assistance to 40,000 food workers2 hours ago
US midterms: Voting under way in America as election monitors deployed to over 120 counties - top developments1 hour ago
A fourth-generation Utah rancher leased 1,100 acres of low-yield land for solar panels and says electricity now brings in more income than any agricultural use, helping him expand his family's cattle and horse ranch3 hours ago
A Tennessee couple said nearly 30 years of mowing, gardening and holding yard sales gave them ownership of a strip next to their home; on October 29, an appeals court ruled that the developer owned the disputed land3 hours ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger's October charity night raised a record $9.75 million for After-School All-Stars, which provides free programmes for nearly 150,000 students across the United States3 hours ago
Best-selling author James Patterson has given more than $220 million to literacy and education, endowing over 1,000 scholarships; his giving now reaches students, teachers, libraries and independent bookseller3 hours ago
Meet Richard Andino, the nine-year-old California boy who turned two planter boxes into a successful vegetable business at his local farmers' market in Loomis3 hours ago
An Indiana doctor cut her hours to care for her newborn and reported earning $6,677 a week, but her divorce court calculated her earning capacity at $8,811 a week; an appeals court has upheld the ruling4 hours ago
In 1610, Galileo revealed four moons of Jupiter, but another astronomer called them an illusion; their opposing books survived bound together for centuries before the rare volume sold for Rs 2.07 crore in 20265 hours ago
'We're out of time': Florida pilot's desperate final warning before private jet plunged to ground, killing 96 hours ago
In September, inmates at an Ohio jail began drawing portraits of overlooked shelter dogs; two months later, 18 of the 20 dogs featured in the artwork have found homes, giving both animals and artists a second chance6 hours ago
Two former partners' fight over a Sausalito house led to a legal-fee demand of $90,010; a California federal judge has now ordered one to pay the other $66,192.50 after a partially successful court motion7 hours ago
In Oklahoma, discarded dumpsters have been transformed into Hazmatt, a 20-foot-tall reclining robot holding a wildflower; the city spent just over $14,000 on the public artwork unveiled in January 20268 hours ago
In 1968, Canadian Club hid whisky behind Venezuela's Angel Falls; newlyweds found the case after a jungle trek, one of 25 stashed worldwide8 hours ago
In 2006, Judge Judy Sheindlin and her daughter started a mentoring programme with just eight or nine girls; 20 years later, it has involved around 1,500 young women and more than 1,000 volunteer mentors8 hours ago
A divorced mother with no restaurant experience, Ruth Fertel mortgaged her New Orleans home in 1965 to buy a 60-seat steakhouse; it became Ruth's Chris8 hours ago
A Wisconsin father gave his son a stake in the family car dealership, but a feud over ownership and company money lasted more than a decade; an appeals court upheld $321,330 in civil-theft damages against the son9 hours ago
A Colorado landowner protected more than 7,400 acres from future development in 2025; the vast ranch remains home to elk, bears and river otters9 hours ago
'I've got turbulence, I've got ice': Learjet co-pilot texted boyfriend 10 minutes before fatal Florida crash9 hours ago
A Michigan nonprofit founder stole $1.4 million meant for vulnerable preschool children; the organisation eventually shut down and 35 employees lost their jobs10 hours ago
Florida jet 'broke apart' midair before crashing into roadway; 20-year-old pilot among victims10 hours ago
US judge allows Satanic Temple holiday event at Iowa Capitol12 hours ago
US midterms: Trump's approval stuck at 32% in latest polling12 hours ago
Leonardo DiCaprio returned to support the school where he studied as a child, funding scholarships and a climate education programme for young students11 hours ago
A Tucson homeowner sued neighbours over the noise and vibrations from their new air conditioner; Arizona's Supreme Court issued a ruling on the dispute and legal fees13 hours ago
Paris Hilton launched a recovery fund for women-owned businesses after disasters; a year after her Los Angeles wildfire grants, 90% of recipient businesses were still operating16 hours ago
Jay-Z and his mother built a scholarship foundation for students facing financial barriers; it reports more than 2,700 awards since inception, including 324 during the 2025-26 academic year16 hours ago
Chance the Rapper's foundation commits $500,000 to five Chicago high schools for career training as the New Chance Fund's wider programme reaches more than 27,000 students17 hours ago
Mexican TV star Ines Gomez Mont, who once asked Tom Brady to marry her, arrested in Miami after fleeing Mexico in 2021; accused with husband of £120 million public funds fraud17 hours ago
A Nebraska couple faced the court-ordered sale of their family home over a commercial lease debt owed only by the husband; the state's Supreme Court vacated the sale decree because it wrongly covered the wife's share18 hours ago
An Atlanta landlord started a $50,000 fundraiser to help families facing eviction during the pandemic; six years later, it has grown into a $16.5 million relief effort that has helped more than 5,500 families stay housed18 hours ago
A US internet provider was sued by music companies over songs shared by its customers; the Supreme Court ruled on when an internet company can be held responsible for copyright infringement19 hours ago
A Louisiana woman paid $32,500 for a wooden river barrier to protect her $109,000 home, but it failed in a flood and her house shifted; a court has now awarded her nearly $450,000 after removing her share of blame19 hours ago
In 1889, a Texas family settled on ranchland along the Colorado River; 137 years later, more than 3,100 acres have become a new state park, with trails opening to visitors as restoration and development continue19 hours ago
Howard Stern and wife Beth turned the loss of their dog Bianca into an animal-rescue legacy; a 14,000-square-foot cat adoption centre now operates in her name, and Beth has helped rehome over 2,000 cats since 201319 hours ago
Clifton and Vera Grover established an Alaska dairy farm in 1948; 115 acres have been permanently protected to keep the land in agricultural use19 hours ago
In 2019, Stephen Curry backed Howard University's first Division I golf teams after a student asked him for help; seven years later, the women won their first NEC title and the men secured a third straight crown in 202619 hours ago
Florida man preparing to sell his $500,000 home discovers $10 quitclaim deed affecting his ownership stake; ex-wife faces felony charge; former couple bought property for $265,000 in 200619 hours ago
A Nebraska man signed a two-page handwritten will leaving his estate to his longtime partner, but she wrote most of it herself; after his death, the state Supreme Court has ruled the document cannot replace his 1984 will20 hours ago
A father left one daughter his $3.2 million Maryland trust; after he died at 95, her two sisters found handwritten Farsi notes and challenged the inheritance, and a court has now ordered a new trial20 hours ago
In 2000, a North Carolina sculptor began building a small woodland cabin on his 14-acre property; it grew into a 60-foot, four-storey castle that later attracted photographers despite years of abandonment19 hours ago
ICE officer surrenders after grand jury indicts him for running over immigrant with vehicle in Texas20 hours ago
Power outage hits Washington DC's Foggy Bottom, over 1,100 Pepco customers affected21 hours ago
'Would violate constitutional rights': Lindsay Clancy's lawyers seek dismissal of murder charges over deaths of 3 children21 hours ago
Entire full-time police force resigns in Georgia city; Mayor Craig Timmons admits placing GPS tracker on Milner Police Chief's truck over timesheet concerns; Lamar Bunn denies wrongdoing21 hours ago
US judge dismisses charges against 2 ex-FBI officials over Hunter Biden laptop probe, calls prosecution 'weaponisation'21 hours ago
Nukes, Netanyahu, and November: Tucker Carlson raises nuclear war alarm for Nth time22 hours ago
US midterms: Five flashpoints election officials are watching as America votes22 hours ago
'Look outside, Jack!' Who was the man called out by female pilot Nathalia in final moments of Learjet crash?22 hours ago
A woman claimed she had received a Purple Heart and ran a foundation for homeless veterans; investigators found that she spent donations on a BMW and personal expenses22 hours ago