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In 1973, a California homeowner paid $5,000 for a city-permitted backyard pool; 53 years later, a sanitation district says it must go as the 29-property easement dispute heads to trial2 minutes ago
US - Sep 18, 2026 - An Ohio park covered just 43 acres; a land transfer involving the city and a homebuilder is adding 333 conservation acres, making the park nearly nine times its former size - Homestead Metro Park in Hilliard, Ohio, is set to bloom with an expansive addition of 333 conservation acres, elevating its size to nearly nine times larger than before. This remarkable land transfer is a collaboration between the city and M/I Homes, paving the way for enhanced trails and natural habitats. Visitors can look forward to exploring this enlarged haven after several years of dedicated development.1 hour ago
In 2007, a Florida hunger-relief group began packing meals for families in need; nearly two decades later, volunteers have packed more than 100 million meals1 hour ago
Yellow-bellied venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years; rare reappearance after 2018 gives scientists clues about the species' changing Pacific range39 minutes ago
San Miguel Island had 450 foxes before golden eagles cut the population to 15; conservation efforts helped rebuild it to 322 by 20241 hour ago
'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war3 hours ago
US F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan, bursts into flames3 hours ago
This California city asks residents to map pollution, housing and park access through 'Walk and Roll' events for its first Environmental Justice plan8 hours ago
A Virginia teen started with a dessert fundraiser 2 years ago; his youth team has now rescued over 300,000 pounds of food and raised nearly $52,0008 hours ago
Girlfriend detained by ICE after OPT denial: Redditor says she had no criminal record, no prior removal order9 hours ago
Rhode Island pilot recycled 80 short tons of fibreglass from old boats using a $105,000 NOAA grant, turning shredded hulls into cement material9 hours ago
US judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30-day notice before major changes, including demolition8 hours ago
In 2023, a Kentucky farmer found an 1856 silver half dollar in his field; within an hour, he uncovered 800+ coins, including 18 rare 1863 Double Eagles, later sold for more than $3 million10 hours ago
In 2009, a Florida man inherited his childhood home; 17 years later, he says he spent thousands trying to restore it as code fines topped $700,000 and the city moved toward demolition11 hours ago
US making 'major progress' towards Army base in Poland, says Donald Trump11 hours ago
In 1919, William Wrigley Jr. transformed Catalina Island into a tourist destination; 56 years later, his family put 88% of it under conservation11 hours ago
Wife of US scholar detained in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi during White House meet11 hours ago
FBI warns 'tradwife' women may be targeting ICE agents through fake dating profiles: Report12 hours ago
Anna's hummingbirds were absent from Portland before 1968, but today they are among the city's most common birds after expanding north12 hours ago
Jalen Hurts saw Philadelphia schools closing because they had no AC; after funding 300+ units, he is now giving $600,000 to the city's largest high school12 hours ago
Elon wants to do good but that means you stand on a lot of toes: Maye Musk says people who attack her son are mean9 hours ago
Two Washington entrepreneurs started a dog-waste cleanup business with about $1,000; six years later, Swoop Scoop says the operation generates more than $200,000 a month across multiple markets14 hours ago
Indian-origin former childcare worker accused of molesting children in Georgia offered plea deal to escape life plus 122 years in jail14 hours ago
Meet Arjun Jain, the 16-year-old New Jersey student who turned a backyard hydroponics hobby into a project that has grown and distributed 3,500+ pounds of produce and helped shape two local ordinances15 hours ago
Meet Myreen Ahsan, the Friendswood 8th-grader who screened over 10 million drug-like molecules with AI for a frontotemporal dementia project15 hours ago
From Natalie Harp to a mysterious object in space: 5 strange US stories you may have missed15 hours ago
Melinda French Gates gave $5 million to an Alabama clinic after abortion ban; it quadrupled in size and became a full-service health centre15 hours ago
An Idaho riverfront mansion previously asking $3.86 million goes to auction without reserve on September 17; its owner has pledged the sale proceeds 50:50 to St. Jude and Mayo Clinic16 hours ago
I sweated over getting 'A's: Indian-origin founder recounts struggle for 'brown kids' in US, says he cried when he got his first 8916 hours ago
In 2019, a Miami woman bought a home after a clean title search; five years later, a disputed $55,650 code enforcement lien is blocking its renovation or sale17 hours ago
New York City volunteers planted 20,000 marsh seedlings on a dying salt marsh in 2003, but 80% of the site was healthy just two years later17 hours ago
In 2024, a Missouri woman got permits for a manufactured home; months after she moved in, officials said zoning barred it and ordered removal, before the mayor admitted the city made mistakes16 hours ago
$1tn at stake & unbridled power: Amodei, Altman & Musk fear AI could doom humanity but Trump & China can't seem to stop race - why?17 hours ago
At 16, a Michigan student spent $3,500 of his savings on a vintage Rolex and flipped it for about $500 profit; five years later, his watch business says it has topped $10 million in cumulative sales17 hours ago
Can Democrat Peter Crosby flip Utah's GOP-held 2nd District? Here's what new poll shows17 hours ago
'I'm staying, so is the curry': Indian-origin US Congressman hits back at Florida councilman's 'go home' remark18 hours ago
Two Massachusetts brothers started a junk-removal business as teenagers with a $4,000 pickup truck; four years later, it made $3.04 million in 2025 and is targeting $5 million in 202618 hours ago
In 2015, Los Angeles used 96 million plastic balls to fight drought, but researchers found their production needed up to 766 million gallons18 hours ago
Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: "Be humble. Be hungry. And always be..." - a powerful lesson in staying grounded after success19 hours ago
3-year-old boy among 7 shot in Baltimore shooting - what we know so far2 hours ago
A 70-year-old hiker disappeared on Michigan's remote Isle Royale for a week; backpackers helped find him injured and hypothermic before a Coast Guard helicopter hoisted him out19 hours ago
In 2007, Nicolas Cage paid $15.7 million for a 27-acre Rhode Island estate with a 24,000-sq-ft mansion; after putting it on the market in 2008 for $15.9 million, he sold it for $6.2 million in 201119 hours ago
Connecticut homeowner built a bridge to protect his property from erosion; judge ordered him to restore the brook as town says work needed a permit19 hours ago
In 1997, an Illinois fisherman began pulling Mississippi River trash alone; his cleanup grew into nearly 140,000 volunteers who removed 14.2 million pounds20 hours ago
In 2017, Hurricane Irma emptied Barbuda and left pets behind; when people returned, abandoned dogs had begun acting feral and were hunting livestock20 hours ago
North Carolina acquired more than 342 acres without using local purchase money; the mountain property is now moving toward becoming Buncombe County's largest public park20 hours ago
In 1980, one man bought a Quebec island to help eider ducks; 24 years later, it became the region's first private nature reserve19 hours ago
In 2009, Nebraska collected 11,605 tons of scrap tyres and transformed them into playgrounds, running tracks, artificial turf and rubber roads20 hours ago
The Weekly Vine | Sydney Strawman: Why Sydney Sweeney has become a Rorschach test for American culture wars20 hours ago
In 1992, a fireball pierced a NY teen's $400 Chevy; the warm 27.7-pound meteorite and wreck net her about $79,00020 hours ago
A 2,100-acre data-centre project was proposed near a Civil War battlefield park in Virginia; residents fought for years to stop it, ultimately ending the project21 hours ago
In 1978, two boys digging in a Los Angeles yard found a buried Ferrari; Farmers Insurance recovered the three-year-hidden Dino and sold it through a special sealed-bid auction21 hours ago
ISIS-inspired shooting suspect identified as former Reddit moderator21 hours ago
In 2015, a Florida family followed a metal-detector signal beneath shallow sand and found 51 gold coins and a 40-foot gold chain from a 1715 wreck, worth over $1 million20 hours ago
In 1984, a meteorite crushed the back of a Georgia woman's steel mailbox and knocked it over; the battered mailbox later sold at auction for $83,00021 hours ago
In 1799, a 12-year-old found a 17-pound gold rock in a North Carolina creek; used as a doorstop for 3 years, it sold for $3.50 and sparked America's first gold rush21 hours ago
A sealed early copy of Super Mario Bros. remained inside a Nintendo console bundle for decades; when discovered in 2026, it sold for $3 million22 hours ago