Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:03 PM ET
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US - Oct 1, 2026 - Trump announces $200bn South Korean investment in US, $54bn for Alaska LNG - South Korea is making waves with a monumental commitment of $200 billion toward US energy endeavors. This ambitious plan encompasses a critical liquefied natural gas project in Alaska and a gas-fired power facility in Texas. Moreover, investments in eight nuclear reactors across the nation are also underway. These strategic ventures stem from a $350 billion trade agreement signed in November 2025, reinforcing economic cooperation between South Korea and the US.22 minutes ago
James Van Der Beek's family raised money after his death; months later, questions emerged over the $4.8 million Texas ranch22 minutes ago
In 1984, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter joined volunteers to renovate 19 homes in New York; 42 years later, their project has helped build 4,496 homes3 hours ago
US - Oct 1, 2026 - In 2023, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a fundraiser to erase strangers' medical bills after her death; by December 2024, her memorial campaign had funded more than $120 million in debt relief - Casey McIntyre's battle with stage four ovarian cancer led her to launch a remarkable campaign aimed at eliminating medical debt. Through her organization, Undue Medical Debt, she managed to relieve over $120 million in healthcare bills, directly benefiting more than 51,000 people. Her initiative stirred local community movements focused on medical debt relief, and fundraising efforts continue to support others facing similar challenges.22 minutes ago
Indian family in Plano calls police as Texas journalist Sara Gonzales knocks on door with H-1B abuse allegation: 'I was terrified'2 hours ago
A Phoenix man owned a historic house for 51 years before Arizona State University tried to take it for a medical campus; after public opposition, the university dropped its case and let the home stay4 hours ago
74-year-old Ohio woman sues hospital for amputating her left leg. Surgery was supposed to be on her right leg4 hours ago
Meet Aditya Herekar and Karan Verma, the US students who built a biodegradable coffee pod and won $25,0004 hours ago
Two Indian nationals found guilty in US cargo theft conspiracy; TVs, laptops, appliances worth $2m stolen5 hours ago
Florida woman accused of firing at Rihanna, A$AP Rocky's home indicted on attempted murder, 13 other felony counts6 hours ago
Biggest ever university donation: Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon, will become member of board of trustees6 hours ago
Texas artist Charlie Stagg spent decades building a domed house from bottles, cans and cement; his Glass Bottle House became a work of art6 hours ago
US billionaire sent wife to Pakistan, secretly divorced her under Sharia law, paying only $50. 13 years later, Texas Supreme Court cancels foreign talaq7 hours ago
US troops finally leave Iraq: 23 years after Saddam's fall, America closes a long chapter7 hours ago
A Texas family has owned land in Freeport since 1940; after the port sought to seize it in 2020, a private fruit warehouse rose on the property, and the family is fighting another court defeat in 20267 hours ago
Trump's 'Monster Bash' brings AI titans to White House to police each other8 hours ago
Christa Pike's Tennessee execution halted an hour before lethal injection; would have been first woman put to death in 200 years8 hours ago
Separate your gay job from day job: Former JPMorgan worker files lawsuit against boss's disparaging remarks8 hours ago
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils citywide strategy to combat antisemitism as hate crimes rise 8%9 hours ago
Palestinian-born US mosque leader faces deportation after judge rules he is 'foreign policy threat'9 hours ago
World's richest woman Alice Walton nears $120 billion after a $33 billion rise; her $250 million tuition-free medical school marks a new philanthropic chapter8 hours ago
An Ohio farmer facing $1 million in medical debt hoped a solar lease would pay $540,000 a year; after officials blocked the project, he had to sell land and equipment from his sixth-generation farm9 hours ago
US man who tried to travel to Syria to join and fight for IS sentenced to over 7 years in prison9 hours ago
In 2021, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand gave Morehouse College over $1 million to support education; now students have a new multimedia centre they have used for award-winning work10 hours ago
Nikki Haley's son attacks Vivek Ramaswamy, says Hinduism and Christianity are not the same: Hindus don't wanna be...10 hours ago
Harvard's Museum of Natural History cares for 26 million specimens; new exhibition brings dodo, extinct toad and 300-million-year-old fern into view10 hours ago
A Nashville man paid $2.48 for a rolled-up document at a thrift store in 2006; it proved to be a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence and sold at auction for $477,650 the following year10 hours ago
South Carolina will combine a 102-acre nature preserve with 50 affordable homes on Johns Island; hundreds of acres of green space are protected11 hours ago
In 2021, New Jersey deployed 400 donated gravestones at Barnegat Light Reef; 60 tons of material now provide habitat for fish and lobsters11 hours ago
October 2026 visa bulletin 'most disappointing': EB-2 is back for India but stuck in 2013; overall no good news11 hours ago
'Super Intelligence' AI safety accord signed by tech CEOs carries 'Unites States' typo under Trump's name11 hours ago
Bombs without brakes? Why the US-China AI race may be harder to control than the nuclear one11 hours ago
Kurt Cobain's Olympia apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote some of Nirvana's best-known music, is now an Airbnb; fans can stay inside a preserved piece of rock history for $250 to $300 a night11 hours ago
A fugitive used a dead classmate's name from 1984 and lived under it for 40 years; he collected over $138,000 in Social Security before FBI agents caught him12 hours ago
In 2004, a Brooklyn writer mostly avoided non-essential shopping to challenge consumer culture; she spent a year buying necessities with some exceptions and turned it into a book12 hours ago
In 2018, a skeleton crew stayed at a Malibu animal park as the Woolsey Fire arrived; 133 of its roughly 140 animals survived, including a giraffe and 80 horses12 hours ago
A New York man allegedly began withdrawing money from his brother's account the day after his death while Social Security remained unaware he had died; prosecutors say the continuing payments ultimately reached $109,74613 hours ago
US to double EB-5 visa fees from November 30: What it means for Indian investors seeking green card13 hours ago
A Michigan woman entrusted with managing Social Security benefits for her elderly disabled uncle allegedly took nearly $121,000 over seven years while prosecutors say he lived without running water, electricity or heat12 hours ago
In 2024, a Houston Zoo ride-out team stayed overnight during Hurricane Beryl; all enclosures remained secure and the animals were cared for throughout the outage13 hours ago
In 2025, two brothers stayed through California's Eaton Fire to protect their parents' 65-year-old home; they saved it and, their family says, helped save nearby homes too13 hours ago
Meet Ethan Eriksen: 16-year-old Wisconsin student who wanted flame-covered snow pants, built his own brand and won a $5,000 state entrepreneur prize13 hours ago
US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after years of operations13 hours ago
In 2025, about a dozen Getty Villa workers stayed as the Palisades Fire reached the grounds, fighting spot fires and sealing galleries; the museum and ancient art survived untouched14 hours ago
In 2022, 11 zoo workers rode out Hurricane Ian at Central Florida Zoo, staying around the clock so every animal continued to receive care through the storm14 hours ago
2 Indians charged in US for smuggling fake Ozempic from China13 hours ago
Jiya Joshi was rejected from volunteering at a nursing home at 14; she later built a lifesaving 500-student senior care movement14 hours ago
An Illinois woman allegedly concealed her mother's body in a garage freezer for two years, assumed her identity and continued collecting Social Security and food benefits; prosecutors put the intended loss at $21,40214 hours ago
In 2017, a California homeowner refused to leave as the Creek Fire closed in; he and his son kept flames from reaching their house, which was left standing14 hours ago
In 2018, Malibu residents stayed after a mandatory evacuation during the Woolsey Fire; their volunteer group was credited with saving dozens of homes13 hours ago
A Virginia woman paid $3.99 for a vase at Goodwill; after experts identified it as a rare 1940s Carlo Scarpa Murano work, months later, the rare vase sold for $107,10014 hours ago
In 2005, North Carolina researchers put recycled nylon carpet fibres into asphalt; lab tests gave the mix 85% higher fracture energy, helping fight cracks14 hours ago
In 2017, a California wildlife-park owner defied a wildfire evacuation to protect 1,000 animals; by morning, he had lost no animal, bird or structure14 hours ago
Cornell University gang-rape case: DA reveals new disturbing details as investigation reopens14 hours ago
In 2011, Gary Sinise launched his foundation to support military families; by November 2025, it had dedicated its 100th mortgage-free adapted smart home, giving wounded veteran Joe Bowser a new start15 hours ago
In 2019, a Florida activist grew or foraged his food to test whether he could live without grocery stores; he completed one year without a grocery store15 hours ago
A farmer left $10.9 million to build a cancer centre; Mayo Clinic was supposed to get it only if the local hospital lost its independence14 hours ago