Sunday, October 25, 2026 6:29 AM ET
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In 1894, a gold discovery turned Minnesota's Rainy Lake City into a boomtown; seven years later, it was abandoned after yielding just $4,50018 minutes ago
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft founded an anti-hate organisation in 2019; its October 21 New York gala raised more than $32 million in one night, drawing Tom Brady, Jon Bon Jovi and over 800 guests18 minutes ago
US - Oct 25, 2026 - A New York mother imprisoned after taking her child without the father's consent faced child-support arrears; an appeals court ordered a fresh review of whether the debt should be capped at $500 - A New York woman serving a seven-year prison sentence for kidnapping her child has won a fresh hearing over unpaid child support. Chelsea Four-Rosenbaum had sought to limit her debt to $500, arguing that her income remained below federal poverty guidelines while imprisoned. An appeals court ruled that her request had been examined under the wrong legal provision and ordered a fresh review.1 hour ago
After 47 years of marriage, a Kentucky couple divorced but disagreed over selling their jointly owned $703,000 farm; an October 23 appeals court overturned the ruling favouring the husband and ordered a fresh review1 hour ago
'We got them both': Donald Trump claims US has secured Greenland, Venezuela in 'greatest real estate deal'1 hour ago
Kansas woman says she agreed to buy her cousin's home on about 5 acres after curing a $9,055 mortgage default; four years later he received a $150,000 offer, but an appeals court enforced their oral deal2 hours ago
In 2022, a Florida buyer paid a $1.65 million deposit for a $5.5 million luxury condo; four years later, his home remains unfinished as the developer faces a $418 million foreclosure lawsuit2 hours ago
From 2014 to 2021, Wisconsin tracked three permeable pavements through seven winters; concrete pavers froze less often and thawed faster below ground3 hours ago
In 2008, Minnesota tested pervious concrete on a road with light traffic; long-term monitoring found ride quality held up, while vacuuming helped maintain drainage3 hours ago
In 1989, Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons off Alaska; 15 of 22 AT1 killer whales disappeared, and 37 years later, just seven remain3 hours ago
In 2017, Alaska laid steel-fiber rubber concrete panels on Abbott Road; field tests found less rutting than nearby asphalt, while laboratory tests indicated freeze-thaw resistance4 hours ago
6 children among 12 injured in shooting near Florida university stadium4 hours ago
'France is burning down': Trump blames immigration policies amid protests, mass arrests3 hours ago
In 1906, a gold discovery attracted 700 people to Skidoo, California, turning it into a $1.5 million mining hub before the boom ended and residents left just after a decade5 hours ago
Two cottonmouth snakes were filmed entwined in Alabama water; online commenters said the venomous pair were male rivals fighting, not mating6 hours ago
For 20 years, a former New Jersey military housing site sat abandoned; now a $70 million plan will replace the decaying complex with 275 homes and new shops near Netflix's planned $1 billion studio6 hours ago
'Maybe tomorrow': Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies Hormuz deal offer6 hours ago
A 27-year-old Minnesota man saw a school bus carrying 19 children rolling with its doors open, jumped aboard despite never driving one and stopped it after the driver suffered a medical emergency7 hours ago
'Saddam Hussein opened a cheesecake factory': Obama's jibe at Trump's White House9 hours ago
In 2018, fertiliser and ant killer in a Florida garage spontaneously combusted; appeals court revived the homeowner's compensation claim9 hours ago
'No line he will not cross': Obama slams Ramaswamy's 'cruel' ad, hits out at Trump9 hours ago
Trump votes in Florida midterms, defends controversial ad, doubles down on Iran war11 hours ago
In 2020, five rainstorms damaged a Georgia solar project; insurer later tried to apply a $2.5 million deductible after paying $600,00011 hours ago
In 2021, a Dallas home's flooring was damaged after a neighbour's frozen pipes burst; the insurer paid $4,261 but homeowners later sought $58,150 in repairs, and an October 22 court rejected the delayed claim12 hours ago
A New York couple lost two baby raccoons after failing to find them help; they later built a wildlife rescue centre and have since helped more than 800 raccoons12 hours ago
A Baltimore house bought for $43,000 in 2022 was resold for $310,000 in 2023; three years later it was listed for $35,000 after foreclosure as lenders alleged a wider property fraud scheme involving hundreds of homes13 hours ago
In 1991, inspired by Dutch castles, Casper Noz rejected his house plans and began a family home in Snelling, California; its two towers now host weddings13 hours ago
An Illinois mansion had $8.75 million in insurance coverage after a fire, but its owner received just $25,000 for most contents used in a wedding and lodging business14 hours ago
In 1997, after his ex-girlfriend's cancer diagnosis, New Mexico's Ra Paulette carved her a cave home; she lived there for 15 years among skylights and stone beds14 hours ago
In 2018, inventor Colin Furze began a tunnel for the joy of making; three years later, it linked his home and workshop, with a bunker next, beneath his garden13 hours ago
Atlanta rapper Shawty Dred indicted in alleged $4 million SNAP fraud, accused of using stolen identities, fake accounts and EBT cards to siphon taxpayer money and fund a lavish lifestyle14 hours ago
In 1856, a photographer captured a man whose identity was forgotten; after selling in 2025 as an unknown sitter, the portrait was traced to New York's first licensed Black lawyer and sold for $230,40014 hours ago
In 2007, an Ohio couple bought a home and the husband died two years later; after three loan modifications and a $449,905 foreclosure claim, an October 22 court upheld the bank's right to foreclose14 hours ago
Mellon Foundation donates $750,000 grant to University of California to establish South Asian American studies centre14 hours ago
Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump calls his relationship with Ivanka Trump 'odd and off-putting', claims he had a 'weird fixation' on daughter: 'He had no real interest in his children'15 hours ago
At 9, Sebastian Esposito, a New Mexico boy on the autism spectrum, can recreate Disney, Barbie and Ray-Ban logos from memory and write in 10 languages and a dozen fonts15 hours ago
4 people stabbed at New York home; woman shot by cops after charging at officers with knife16 hours ago
A New York mortgage lender waited until 2021 to seek a default ruling in a case where a defendant failed to answer in 2018; an October 22 appeals court upheld dismissal of the foreclosure case16 hours ago
In the 1930s, Hilda Jeanne Payin collected signatures from Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Edison; nearly 90 years later, her scrapbook of more than 200 autographs sold for $28,759 at auction16 hours ago
US citizenship application gathering dust: Taiwanese Green Card holder sues Trump administration for making him wait around 18 months16 hours ago
In 1939, Frank Lloyd Wright completed an $11,000 Los Angeles house with a 21-foot cantilevered deck; 87 years later, preservationists warn it is at risk from neglect16 hours ago
In 2016, a Texas couple took in two unwanted dairy goats in their tiny South Austin backyard; 10 years later, Austin Farm Sanctuary covers 95 acres and cares for more than 250 rescued farm animals17 hours ago
New York woman diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer at 34 died at 38; her campaign's first round relieved $44.9 million in medical debt for 51,000 Americans17 hours ago
'Moved back to India 7 years ago, planning to move out again': Redditor gives reality check to people who assume everything will be sorted forever once you come back home16 hours ago
A New York husband used a loan secured against his own home to help buy a marital property; after the couple divorced, an October 22 court ruled the debt must be paid from their joint home's sale proceeds18 hours ago
Trump hints at moving White House press room 'to less obnoxious location', dismisses pool restoration reports19 hours ago
In 2015, a Florida couple bought a 210-acre farm near Gainesville and rescued three cows; 10 years later, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary spans 420 acres and is home to more than 180 cows, donkeys, pigs and other rescued animals20 hours ago
Bhutanese man shot and killed during robbery attempt at his jewelry store in Ohio, immigrant business owners say they are scared20 hours ago
Trumpiana: Go away, scary blue wave, go away. Go away!20 hours ago
In 2020, an Indiana couple's barn-style home was damaged by a fire investigators said was deliberately set; the insurer denied their claim, but an appeals court has now revived their lawsuit over the disputed coverage21 hours ago
Boston man convicted after repeatedly touching a minor victim through seat gap on JetBlue flight. He was traveling with wife and 4 children22 hours ago
After 12 years of marriage and a 13-day divorce trial, a Florida judge ordered a husband to pay his former wife $50,000 in legal fees over withheld rental-property records; an appeals court upheld the sanction but questioned the amount22 hours ago
Louisiana volunteers used 200 tons of discarded oyster shells to build a 400-foot barrier near an Indigenous village; two years later, live oyster density jumped from 52 to 130 per square metre22 hours ago
US contractor accused of leaking classified defence info to journalist girlfriend who runs Substack newsletter22 hours ago
Alabama farmer Hody Childress secretly paid strangers' prescription bills for 10 years; after his death, donations poured in to continue his act of kindness23 hours ago
AI tools may flag H-1B visa filings discrepancies as US immigration checks get more stringent23 hours ago