Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:09 AM ET
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An MIT student and his wife gave up electricity, phones, running water and motorised tools for 18 months; then concluded that less technology made life harder but more meaningful9 minutes ago
US - Sep 24, 2026 - Louisville carved this cavern for limestone; now visitors ride underground zip lines and bike through miles of former mine tunnels - The Louisville Mega Cavern, originally a limestone mine, has been ingeniously converted into a fascinating subterranean experience. Visitors can enjoy ziplining, tackle an aerial ropes course, and explore former bike trails. This expansive cavern not only attracts tourists but also provides secure storage facilities, benefiting from its stable climate. With annual holiday festivities, it beautifully combines recreation with functional utility in its remarkable underground space.9 minutes ago
US tightens birth tourism crackdown: Rubio announces visa curbs as judge blocks Trump's latest birthright citizenship bid9 minutes ago
'Global system is failing to addess crisis', says Rubio citing 'potential conflict' between India, Pakistan1 hour ago
Xi's all that?1 hour ago
Some Florida gas stations are charging more than $5 a gallon as the statewide average reaches $4.29; one DeLand station listed regular at $5.39 cash and $5.49 for customers paying by card28 minutes ago
In 1907, an American performer strapped on water shoes and walked 1,600 miles down two rivers; 40 days later, he stepped ashore in New Orleans42 minutes ago
This former Portland school now has a hotel, brewery, movie theater and soaking pool, without losing its classrooms' old character42 minutes ago
A Colorado couple arrived from Mexico in 1995 hoping their three children could build lives beyond the family business; 31 years later, they are closing Los Tarascos because that dream came true28 minutes ago
In 2015, a Minnesota couple entered the Boundary Waters to oppose a proposed mine; 366 days and 2,000 miles later, they emerged without crossing a road or entering a building1 hour ago
California shoppers with disabilities say mall skincare stores pressured them into spending thousands; one man says he spent more than $50,000, and a congressman is now seeking state scrutiny1 hour ago
Kristin Cavallari bought a secluded 130-acre Tennessee estate in 2024 and spent two years reshaping it, turning a barn into an indoor basketball court and a guesthouse into her podcast studio1 hour ago
Rikishi had spent everything on his new Florida home when Yokozuna gave him a blank cheque to fix its broken heating system1 hour ago
A $12,055 library bill was waived after a New Hampshire man returned an 1894 magazine that had been overdue for 48,220 days, or 132 years1 hour ago
An Alabama couple bought 21 acres in Jackson Hole in the 1990s; decades later, their family retreat is asking $40 million2 hours ago
New Jersey inspectors found 62 large natural-gas generators running without required permits at a massive AI data center; the state has now imposed a record $1.07 million penalty2 hours ago
'Restore access': US court temporarily blocks Trump's ban on TV networks from White House3 hours ago
Priscilla Chan's housing philanthropy helped finance 4,400 homes and protect 73,000 tenants in 5 years3 hours ago
Millions of California households are getting electricity-bill credits automatically during the expensive summer months; the state says $886 million is being returned, averaging about $75 per household3 hours ago
Nebraska couple to auction 350-vehicle classic Chevrolet collection after housing development near property; hundreds of Impalas, Caprices and other vehicles from the 1950s to 1970s included4 hours ago
At 10, Michael Kearney became the world's youngest university graduate; he had entered college at six4 hours ago
In 2007, a rare Atari game surfaced at a garage sale; 19 years later, it sold with its original cassette for $6,562.505 hours ago
An Arkansas mom secretly cleared $67,676.60 in family debt in 45 days while her husband had no idea; social media followers helped erase their mortgage, truck loan and bakery business debt5 hours ago
Trump flinches as B-1 bombers roar, Xi stands unfazed during US welcome: Watch4 hours ago
'Partners, not rivals': Xi calls for cooperation with US ahead of Trump talks5 hours ago
100-foot-long red carpet and B-1 bombers: How Trump welcomed Xi to US6 hours ago
Xi Jinping US Visit Live Updates: China stocks post biggest one-day drop in a month on Trump-Xi summit caution1 hour ago
In 2017, a few volunteers packed 10 backpacks with food for children; nine years later, the programme is feeding thousands of students across Metro Atlanta8 hours ago
Eight US Navy sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during Iran war deployment8 hours ago
Trump receives Xi Jinping at airport as Chinese prez begins 3-day US visit: What's on agenda8 hours ago
In 2022, a career coach began helping laid-off workers search jobs for free; four years later, his volunteer network has helped more than 50,000 people10 hours ago
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Trump gives rare airport welcome to kick off US state visit: Top developments10 hours ago
A Malibu winery that operated for four decades is shutting down after its Pacific Coast Highway tasting room was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire; its owners are now selling the 240-acre vineyard estate11 hours ago
Alabama has turned a decommissioned natural gas rig into two artificial reefs; one section rises 632 feet from the seafloor, preserving marine habitat that has been growing there since 199811 hours ago
A South Dakota collector paid $750 for an old crock more than 30 years ago; a $32,000 sale revealed he had its rare twin11 hours ago
Benedict Arnold was once trusted by George Washington before switching allegiance to Britain and dying in England in 1801; the Revolutionary War general's crypt is now part of a kindergarten classroom12 hours ago
US visa: Immigration lawyer says Green Card lottery, visa processing for 75 banned countries did not resume despite court order13 hours ago
Since the 1923 flooding created Wisconsin's Chippewa Flowage, floating bogs have drifted across the lake; today, boaters push a 40-acre forest away from the only bridge13 hours ago
In 2017, one woman began collecting menstrual products for women in need; 8 years later, Project Dignity was supporting nearly 1,900 women and girls every month14 hours ago
'Nagarjuna is an H-1B trafficker': Sara Gonzales claims Indian techie hirer she exposed earlier is now selling home, going back to India14 hours ago
'International system broken': Rubio's stark message amid UNGA, says US interests above world order16 hours ago
Why Iran looms large over Trump-Xi talks in White House17 hours ago
Donald Trump says Canada has too many immigrants, but the math doesn't add up17 hours ago
In 1985, she started a paper business with with 3,800 US dollars; 21 years later, she became China's richest person: How Zhang Yin turned America's waste paper into a paper empire5 hours ago
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault17 hours ago
Another Donald Trump-Putin meeting soon? US invites Russian President to G20 summit in December17 hours ago
Meet Khaos Kook, the 18-year-old Washington violinist whose concussion kept him from playing for over six months; he turned recovery into a protocol for injured musicians and won $25,00018 hours ago
From Taiwan to human rights: China warns Trump not to cross 4 'red lines' as Xi heads to US18 hours ago
Meet Gagan Biyani, Indian-origin entrepreneur behind Andreessen Horowitz's new school that won't give degree but would charge $60k to $90k because Sam Altman, Satya Nadella will take classes18 hours ago
Jaishankar-Rubio meeting: India flags sanctions, US waves friendship18 hours ago
'Terrorist' or 'victims of terrorism'? Iran's Pezeshkian takes Trump head-on at UNGA18 hours ago
A North Carolina town founded in 1907 has voted to begin dissolving itself after years of financial trouble; Ronda could lose its municipal status by June 2027 and become part of unincorporated Wilkes County18 hours ago
A 1995 Michael Jordan baseball autograph card sold for $625,250 at Heritage, weeks after another copy of the same Top Prospects card fetched $525,00019 hours ago
An Oklahoma man says he bought five acres from his grandfather in 1994; 32 years later, the county says it owns a 40-foot strip inches from his house and plans to auction it with a $29,000 starting bid19 hours ago
In 2020, George Floyd's memorial GoFundMe raised $14.7 million; six years later, three of his siblings are asking brother Philonise for a full accounting of the fundraiser and its distributions20 hours ago
Woman says she was forced to sit next to man who was masturbating, was later given $100 flight credit; United Airlines launches probe20 hours ago
Florida town told employees their pensions had moved to the state system; 5 months later, a paperwork error revealed they were never enrolled20 hours ago