Saturday, October 31, 2026 4:32 PM ET
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Bullied Ghana teenager shot to death on his way to school in Bronx: Mayor Mamdani says he spoke to Trump, Javits Frimpong's mother to get visa to see son for the last time13 minutes ago
An 868-acre California ranch was once slated for a golf course; in 2024, Midpen paid $4.8 million for 644 acres to keep it open beside Half Moon Bay forever13 minutes ago
US - Nov 1, 2026 - After Hurricane Sandy, scientists fenced deer out of damaged parts of New York's Fire Island; 3 years later, fenced plots carried more plant cover than unfenced plots - Following Hurricane Sandy, researchers observed the vegetation recovery on Fire Island and deer population effects. Scientists fenced off areas to investigate the role of white-tailed deer on plant growth. Results indicated that fenced plots showed greater plant cover compared to open plots without exclusion. Despite deer presence and drought conditions, overall vegetation cover has been increasing each year post-storm.49 minutes ago
MIT researchers tested whether eggs break more easily on their sides or tips; their 2025 experiment found sideways drops were surprisingly less likely to crack1 hour ago
Kansas City building dating to 1874 faced emergency demolition after part of its roof collapsed; a developer stepped in, and the former fur shop is now being turned into a restaurant and apartments49 minutes ago
A youth boxing charity's executive director diverted a $50,000 donation linked to Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry's appearance on Ellen's show into his personal account1 hour ago
A California restaurant catered meals for a golfer's family at the Masters without agreeing on a price, then sent a $74,960 bill; after a $60,391 jury award, appeals judges upheld just $1,950 in extra fees3 hours ago
Afghans facing deportation from US include relatives of those who worked alongside American forces; plane will take them to Pakistan3 hours ago
42-year-old Michigan man arrested for death threat to FBI director Kash Patel4 hours ago
Unpaid taxes could jeopardise US green card applications, warn immigration lawyers4 hours ago
A Georgia software developer says he was promised 30% of profits from a joint venture in 2018; after the relationship broke down, an October 29 appeals ruling found no enforceable partnership and rejected his claims5 hours ago
In 1924, a donated New York gorge became Buttermilk Falls State Park; 102 years later, a land trust paid $1.3 million for a nearby four-acre family homestead to pave the way for better park access and trails5 hours ago
Daylight Saving Time ends tonight: When to change your clocks? When do we spring forward in 2027?5 hours ago
From asses to masses, Republicans wonder if Trump can still deliver wins5 hours ago
Not used since the Korean War; US Army practices digging mass battlefield graves, 'If we went to war tomorrow...'6 hours ago
In 1958, jeweller Harry Winston donated the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian museum and sent it through the US mail in a plain brown package, paying postage and insurance of about $1456 hours ago
California Halloween store shooting leaves one dead, six injured; suspect on loose6 hours ago
Trumpiana: Duck duck, trick or treat? Quack quack!7 hours ago
Did Vivek Ramaswamy donate $38,000 to Red Baron Pizza worker Walt Z, who was harassed by a prankster?7 hours ago
Meet Merlin, the 180-pound US pet pig who uses 25 buttons to demand food, call his owners and express anger, earning a Guinness World Records title and millions of online fans6 hours ago
A Los Angeles man lost his office job in 2020 and began selling plants from a 600-sq-ft apartment; six years later, his family business has sold over 100,000 plants in 2026 and now brings in millions in annual sales8 hours ago
Florida conservationist spent five decades protecting forests and wildlife; his efforts helped save thousands of acres of wilderness; now a trail honours his legacy8 hours ago
In 2014, the 5.5-carat Ocean Dream sold for about $8.5 million; in May 2026 the same blue-green diamond, the largest of its kind known, sold at Christie's Geneva for $17.3 million, roughly double8 hours ago
A Georgia shopper won $975,000 over a fall at Walmart in 2020, but her lawyer compared pain damages with an expert's $8,000 daily fee; on October 29, an appeals court overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial8 hours ago
A 117-year-old North Carolina basilica battled leaks and storm damage, then underwent a $7.7 million first phase of restoration; it reopened daily to visitors, while the full preservation effort could top $30 million9 hours ago
Bosnian electrician Petar Tubic rescued a two-kilogram bear cub in 2019; six years later, the 150-kilogram bear still tries to climb onto his lap, while his home has become a refuge for rescued animals9 hours ago
Indian national pleads guilty to $227-million medicare fraud in US over fake Covid-19 test kit claims10 hours ago
Connecticut volunteers are attaching eelgrass seeds to living clams to restore meadows that have shrunk by 90%; after an early 178% rise in coverage, the team is testing rice-paper planting with 300,000 seeds10 hours ago
'I'm not broken...': At 21, he survived burns on 85% of his body after a gas explosion, years later he prepares school lunches for hundreds of students while building his dream life10 hours ago
A California barber taught himself stock trading and built a $19 million fortune; after his death, his family accused Morgan Stanley of financial elder abuse, and an appeals court has revived key claims12 hours ago
Two Pennsylvania hunting clubs own 5,500 acres of private land; state Supreme Court ruling changes when game wardens can enter without a warrant12 hours ago
A Pennsylvania couple spent nearly six years fighting to add a drive-through to their 5-7-acre truck stop after officials refused permission, but an October 27 appeals ruling overturned the denial and revived their plan10 hours ago
'Luckiest woman in history': Meet Joan Ginther, Stanford alumni who legally cheated lottery four times to win $20 million using mathematics and paper12 hours ago
Arizona parents donated an adventure van to launch a charity inspired by their son's rare disease; the organisation now reports $6.1 million in research grants to help tackle inherited blindness12 hours ago
In 2019, a Florida homeowner disputed her insurer's water-damage payment; Supreme Court ruled a later notice law could not apply retroactively14 hours ago
A Wyoming woman wanted to keep her miniature goat as a pet; a dispute over a local livestock ban became a constitutional lawsuit14 hours ago
'He was crying and grabbing the doctor's hands to stop him': US organ donation group faces decertification after Kentucky man's near-fatal ordeal15 hours ago
In 2019, South Carolina sank a 95-foot retired tugboat 30 miles off Georgetown; it joined a deepwater reef known for snapper, grouper and other fish15 hours ago
A Vermont dam built in the early 1900s to feed a private trout pond was breached in 2011; crews removed its remains in 2018, reopening 87 miles of stream15 hours ago
Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US bilateral cooperation during Atlanta meeting15 hours ago
Florida teams have begun lowering 1,500 tons of repurposed concrete culverts into Gulf waters off Destin to create three artificial reefs; each 500-ton installation is intended to give marine life more shelter15 hours ago
'My body hurts, my soul hurts': Christa Pike's first statement after failed execution in US15 hours ago
Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre's Los Angeles charity campus broke ground on its final building on October 29, after opening a new kitchen in February, as its nonprofit delivers 1.5 million meals a year16 hours ago
Fake US voters? China-linked accounts flood X with divisive posts ahead of midterms17 hours ago
Dosas, Diwali and temple visits: US midterm candidates step up outreach to Indian-American voters17 hours ago
Trump administration to deport 150 Afghan refugees to Afghanistan via Pakistan17 hours ago
A first-grade teacher in Kansas started ending each day with children repeating positive affirmations; the simple routine spread beyond his classroom as other teachers adopted the idea17 hours ago
A Kansas man's animal drawings attracted millions of followers; his family now sells colouring books, T-shirts and mugs featuring his art17 hours ago
An Indiana landlord won $6,200 from a former tenant after claiming extensive apartment damage; on October 29, an appeals court cut the award to $2,400 because the owner never sent a required damage list19 hours ago
A Utah man spent more than 400 hours turning his front yard into a Halloween tribute to the amusement park ride he feared as a child, and the display has already filled half his truck with charity donations on day one19 hours ago
A Boston couple spent months wrapping their ordinary home in hand-carved foam to create a Dracula-style castle for Halloween 2026, and their free display has drawn visitors from other states and 70,000 video views19 hours ago
Michael Bloomberg visited this Boston science museum as a child; decades later, he donates $155 million to honour his late parents and transform the institution20 hours ago
Florida's housing crisis deepens, Miami-Dade faces 118,000-home shortage; $53 million project aims to turn unused land into 100 affordable homes for families struggling with rising rents21 hours ago
George and Amal Clooney's foundation reports free legal services for over 9,000 women and children, with mobile clinics taking help to communities affected by child marriage and violence21 hours ago
The Smithsonian raised $2.5 billion a year ahead of the schedule to fund museums, research and education; the drive became the largest campaign in the history of a cultural organisation22 hours ago
2023 Maui wildfires sparked an investor lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric, now a US judge has approved $47.75m in settlement funds while cutting attorneys' requested fees by $4.78m after examining billing records23 hours ago