Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:21 AM ET
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Melania Trump helped negotiate a Russia-Ukraine truce in Oleshky; it began October 27, earlier than the White House first announced, but aid deliveries are still being prepared41 minutes ago
Two California neighbours settled a fight over 38 ficus trees with a $78,500 payment and 19 trees removed; years later, roots invaded again, and a 2026 appeals court upheld an order to remove the remaining 19 trees1 hour ago
US - Oct 27, 2026 - Beyoncé's foundation gives $50,000 to a youth charity; nonprofit says its work has already touched 50,000 lives, and the new grant aims to expand its education and leadership programmes - In a generous move, Beyoncé's foundation, BeyGood, has granted $50,000 to In a Perfect World, which concentrates on youth empowerment. This financial support will help expand their educational and leadership initiatives, aiming to reach more young people in need. With its past achievements touching over 50,000 lives worldwide, the organization is crucial in filling the gaps left by funding shortages in schools, striving to uplift disadvantaged communities.1 hour ago
After directing Schindler's List in 1993, Steven Spielberg donated his share of the film's profits to a foundation; the organisation has since distributed more than $160 million in grants3 hours ago
In 2010, a collector paid $7.36 million for a 2,000-year-old Roman emperor's marble torso; after years on display at major US museums, the headless sculpture sold in New York for $34.26 million in October 20263 hours ago
Two siblings wanted to buy farmland from their mother's estate; an Iowa appeals court upheld their removal as executors over self-dealing4 hours ago
A Nevada couple is donating $150 million to build the state's first stand-alone children's hospital; decades ago, a hospital saved their child's life5 hours ago
An Oklahoma man allegedly claimed he inherited a $5.4 million mansion, tried three times to record a deed and had electricity moved into his name; county clerks refused the filings and he now faces two felony charges5 hours ago
In 1985, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder recorded a charity hit; the song helped raise millions for AIDS research as the epidemic was unfolding5 hours ago
Disturbing video shows days-old baby monkeys tormented in experiments at the University of Washington; the six-year study, costing $4.2 million, involved 32 pregnant macaques and 28 separated infants; Peta calls for the closure of US primate research centres5 hours ago
The man behind 'Over the Rainbow' left a social justice legacy; his foundation now offers nonprofits grants of up to $5,0006 hours ago
An Indiana man threw rocks at his ex-wife's home and later set her fence on fire; despite guilty pleas, an October 23 appeals court overturned $15,017.50 in restitution orders because they were added after sentencing6 hours ago
3-year-old Florida boy escorted from soccer match after parents claim he was dropped for outplaying 5-year-olds and being 'too good'; police called to the scene6 hours ago
Jon Bon Jovi's Toms River restaurant welcomes diners who cannot afford a meal; in the first half of 2026, more than 80% of the meals it served went to guests experiencing food insecurity7 hours ago
In 2017, South Carolina sent a 168-foot bridge that carried traffic since 1939, 50 miles offshore; the reef drew grouper and billfish to a once-sandy seafloor7 hours ago
After their father died in 2017, a Texas grandfather gained custody of three children and sought unpaid support from their mother; an October 23 appeals court upheld a $93,778 judgment, including $65,532 in medical costs7 hours ago
1 in 4 South Asian Americans who backed Trump in 2024 now plan to vote Democrat in midterms: Survey7 hours ago
US Marine indicted for murder of Japanese woman, protests erupt8 hours ago
Zohran Mamdani announces $2 million investment in New York Aquarium renovation; money will support upgrades to Sea Cliffs exhibit housing seals, sea otters and sea lions8 hours ago
A Wyoming landowner claimed a conservation group promised he could build a guest house without a kitchen; federal appeals court rejected his claim8 hours ago
CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford to exit role after midterms amid vaccine policy changes: Report8 hours ago
In 2008, Virginia sank 44 retired New York subway cars off Chincoteague; the 17-ton steel fleet expanded a fish reef alongside older cars and Army vehicles8 hours ago
In 2020, Desiree Heveroh became sole caretaker of a tiny California lighthouse island; when power failed for two months, she relied on a 1930s generator8 hours ago
North Carolina judge backs developer's 750MW data centre project after county paused new facilities over concerns about water, power and pollution9 hours ago
'Epstein organized many parties with Don': Ex-Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul accuses Trump of 'brutal' rape9 hours ago
'For $250, he broke up my punchline': Trump mocks heckler, alleges Soros link - video10 hours ago
In 2020, a California homeowner applied to build a second dwelling on his property but says the city delayed approval for over three years, causing more than $1 million in losses; an October 23 court revived his lawsuit10 hours ago
An Ohio city delayed a settlement over a proposed 2-million-square-foot technology hub; lawsuit and the planned ban vote remain unresolved10 hours ago
Colorado family's farm grew from 160 to 10,000 acres over more than a century; about 30 wind turbines were expected to bring in at least $180,000 a year10 hours ago
Trump escalates attacks on Muslim Senate hopeful, drawing Arab American rebuke11 hours ago
In 2024, a California walnut farmer turned a small email experiment into a major change in his business: Just 300 of 10,000 cherry customers opted in, yet direct sales helped triple his walnut crop's gross revenue12 hours ago
In 2026, Arizona officials rejected a data-centre plan covering 3,000 acres near Eloy; the developer had already reduced the proposed campus to 11 buildings12 hours ago
Delaware sank a retired 180-foot fishing vessel in August 2026 after it was transferred for just $1; now it forms an artificial reef about 26 miles offshore, although no increase in fish populations has yet been measured13 hours ago
In 2026, two companies sued a Nevada county over a data-centre ban affecting 911 acres; they say officials changed the rules after years of planning13 hours ago
Ex-FBI director who investigated Russian interference in 2016 election faces third federal case14 hours ago
Michigan woman Whitney Anderson, 45, buys 128-year-old abandoned church for $45,000 and turns it into dream home; spends $194,000 on renovations, hopes to finish by 2028 as total cost could reach $400,00015 hours ago
'Looked so corrupt': Trump questions Brazil election after Lula defeats his ally16 hours ago
7-year-old Skyler Rozell-Whitaker wore 50 sweaters at once to break a Guinness World Record, then donated them all to charity16 hours ago
An Arizona home's construction blocked a neighbour's mountain view; court rules homeowners have no automatic right to unobstructed scenery17 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy says his mother was defamed first by the Democrats. Who is Dr Geetha Ramaswamy?17 hours ago
In 2008, Peyton Manning began a gala for an Indianapolis children's hospital; 18 years later, its final edition raised over $4.2 million, taking the event's total to nearly $24 million17 hours ago
In 2024, Jessica Alba helped promote a baby photo contest that became a major charity fundraiser; by 2026, the campaign had generated more than $45 million in grants for Baby2Baby to help children in need across the US17 hours ago
Wisconsin Rapids rejected a data centre plan for a former paper mill; the 1.2 million sq ft project now faces a year-long development freeze17 hours ago
H-1B visa holder from India arrested in Ohio on child pornography charges; faces 10 years in prison if convicted18 hours ago
Texas couple lose possession of 70 acres after man's mother excluded him from her will; appeals court upholds eviction ruling involving property held by family for decades18 hours ago
California's Panamint City had 2,000 residents at its silver boom's peak in 1874; a flash flood destroyed most of the town two years later17 hours ago
A Kentucky church bought residential land for a Virgin Mary shrine, but neighbours challenged the plan; now the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the zoning dispute18 hours ago
JD Vance lost his temper as Elon Musk, Jensen Huang extended their AI chat, reportedly used 'F' word; his team says never happened, complete fabrication19 hours ago
In September 2026, Halle Berry joined a jury choosing five emerging women filmmakers for Tribeca and Chanel's programme; the winner received $120,000 to make a short film, while four others earned $10,000 grants19 hours ago
An Arizona father repeatedly travelled to Michigan to see his child under a custody order, but the mother obtained a protection order accusing him of harassment; an October 23 appeals court ordered that protection order cancelled20 hours ago
In 2020, a Michigan couple agreed to pay $1.275 million for a home but sought a $150,000 discount after inspection; six years later, an October 23 court overturned a $1.55 million judgment against them20 hours ago
ICE removes illegal immigrant Kanand Ojha from US over 2015 murder case in Guyana20 hours ago
In 1969, Jack Klingbeil and his wife started a miniature railway for their children in Alaska; by 2026, it had grown into a public family attraction with 3.5 miles of track, bridges and tunnels across 18 acres20 hours ago
The 'My Fair Lady' and 'Camelot' copyrights help fund music education through the Frederick Loewe Foundation's grants of up to $800,000 a year21 hours ago