Sunday, October 25, 2026 3:11 AM ET
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From 2014 to 2021, Wisconsin tracked three permeable pavements through seven winters; concrete pavers froze less often and thawed faster below ground3 minutes 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 drainage30 minutes ago
US - Oct 25, 2026 - In 1989, Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons off Alaska; 15 of 22 AT1 killer whales disappeared, and 37 years later, just seven remain - Prince William Sound's AT1 killer whale population has plummeted following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. Initial counts in 1984 recorded 22 whales, but numbers have since fallen significantly. Studies indicate that the population remained relatively stable until the spill impacted their survival rates. By 2019, only seven whales were photographed, as no new births have been documented since 1984.1 hour 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 resistance1 hour ago
6 children among 12 injured in shooting near Florida university stadium1 hour ago
'France is burning down': Trump blames immigration policies amid protests, mass arrests30 minutes 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 decade2 hours ago
Two cottonmouth snakes were filmed entwined in Alabama water; online commenters said the venomous pair were male rivals fighting, not mating3 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 studio3 hours ago
'Maybe tomorrow': Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies Hormuz deal offer3 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 emergency4 hours ago
'Saddam Hussein opened a cheesecake factory': Obama's jibe at Trump's White House6 hours ago
In 2018, fertiliser and ant killer in a Florida garage spontaneously combusted; appeals court revived the homeowner's compensation claim6 hours ago
'No line he will not cross': Obama slams Ramaswamy's 'cruel' ad, hits out at Trump6 hours ago
Trump votes in Florida midterms, defends controversial ad, doubles down on Iran war8 hours ago
In 2020, five rainstorms damaged a Georgia solar project; insurer later tried to apply a $2.5 million deductible after paying $600,0008 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 claim9 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 raccoons9 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 homes10 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 weddings10 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 business10 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 beds10 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 garden10 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 lifestyle11 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 $230,40010 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 foreclose11 hours ago
Mellon Foundation donates $750,000 grant to University of California to establish South Asian American studies centre11 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'11 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 fonts11 hours ago
4 people stabbed at New York home; woman shot by cops after charging at officers with knife13 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 case13 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 auction13 hours ago
US citizenship application gathering dust: Taiwanese Green Card holder sues Trump administration for making him wait around 18 months13 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 neglect13 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 animals14 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 Americans14 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 home13 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 proceeds15 hours ago
Trump hints at moving White House press room 'to less obnoxious location', dismisses pool restoration reports16 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 animals17 hours ago
Bhutanese man shot and killed during robbery attempt at his jewelry store in Ohio, immigrant business owners say they are scared17 hours ago
Trumpiana: Go away, scary blue wave, go away. Go away!17 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 coverage17 hours ago
Boston man convicted after repeatedly touching a minor victim through seat gap on JetBlue flight. He was traveling with wife and 4 children18 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 amount18 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 metre19 hours ago
US contractor accused of leaking classified defence info to journalist girlfriend who runs Substack newsletter19 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 kindness19 hours ago
AI tools may flag H-1B visa filings discrepancies as US immigration checks get more stringent19 hours ago
A Wisconsin mother and her 9-year-old son spotted a century-old tugboat beneath Lake Superior after visiting the same beach for years; unusually clear water revealed the A.H. Pitz, abandoned near the Amnicon River in 195120 hours ago
At a historic Virginia plantation linked to the Lee family, 480 acres along the Potomac River have been permanently protected; the new easement connects with around 7,000 acres of conserved landscapes20 hours ago
US on alert as Iran's plan to target Americans abroad in 'advanced stages': Report19 hours ago
In 2006, a New York couple lost their nine-day-old daughter in an emergency room; 20 years later, their foundation says it has trained 6,500 physicians, and a joint charity gala has raised nearly $2 million20 hours ago
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton discovered by a Montana rancher in 2019 heads to auction for up to $9 million as scientists debate private fossil sales21 hours ago
In 2024, a Maine grandfather's home was listed for $225,000 but sold to his stepgrandson for $105,000; after his death, his granddaughter claimed relatives diverted her inheritance, and the state's highest court revived her lawsuit21 hours ago
In the 1950s, a Kentucky family bought 37 acres and later added a smaller access parcel; decades after the two were sold separately, new owners lost their court fight to use the neighbour's driveway20 hours ago