Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:28 PM ET
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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 claim53 minutes 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 raccoons53 minutes ago
US - Oct 25, 2026 - 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 homes - In 2022, a property in Baltimore purchased for $43,000 astonishingly changed hands for $310,000 just a year later. This sharp spike in valuation has led to accusations of inflated property prices by investors, resulting in numerous foreclosures. Federal lawsuits allege a scheme involving over 150 properties generating millions in loans, prompting lender scrutiny and investigations into the housing market, revealing Baltimore's deep-seated issues with housing insecurity.53 minutes 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 weddings1 hour 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 business2 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 beds2 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 garden1 hour 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 lifestyle2 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 $230,4002 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 foreclose2 hours ago
Mellon Foundation donates $750,000 grant to University of California to establish South Asian American studies centre2 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'2 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 fonts3 hours ago
4 people stabbed at New York home; woman shot by cops after charging at officers with knife4 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 case4 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 auction4 hours ago
US citizenship application gathering dust: Taiwanese Green Card holder sues Trump administration for making him wait around 18 months4 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 neglect4 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 animals5 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 Americans5 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 home4 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 proceeds6 hours ago
Trump hints at moving White House press room 'to less obnoxious location', dismisses pool restoration reports7 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 animals8 hours ago
Bhutanese man shot and killed during robbery attempt at his jewelry store in Ohio, immigrant business owners say they are scared8 hours ago
Trumpiana: Go away, scary blue wave, go away. Go away!8 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 coverage9 hours ago
Boston man convicted after repeatedly touching a minor victim through seat gap on JetBlue flight. He was traveling with wife and 4 children9 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 amount10 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 metre10 hours ago
US contractor accused of leaking classified defence info to journalist girlfriend who runs Substack newsletter10 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 kindness11 hours ago
AI tools may flag H-1B visa filings discrepancies as US immigration checks get more stringent11 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 195111 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 landscapes11 hours ago
US on alert as Iran's plan to target Americans abroad in 'advanced stages': Report11 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 million11 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 sales12 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 lawsuit12 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 driveway11 hours ago
Megan Thee Stallion's foundation helped Mila launch a mental health project with a $550 grant; after starting in 2024, her nonprofit reports delivering more than 2,200 care packages to Black girls13 hours ago
Jensen Ackles and his family bought a 15-acre Texas ranch and turned it into a destination brewery; six years after opening, the public taproom closed but its beers continued reaching stores across Texas13 hours ago
In 1996, a New York couple bought their home believing a tree line marked the boundary; 30 years later, an appeals court revived a privacy claim over cameras filming their backyard and daughter14 hours ago
Nebraska workers cut 150 trees from crowded lake banks and sank them at 16 underwater locations; the September 2026 project is building shelter for young fish in two lakes without using concrete reefs15 hours ago
'Largest ever': Elon Musk donates $443 million to Trump's campaign ahead of US midterms15 hours ago
Colorado built a giant green bridge over a busy highway for animals; wildlife-vehicle collisions fell by 91% as they found a safer way across14 hours ago
In 2017, after Cyclone Debbie damaged reefs, marine biologist Johnny Gaskell searched Google Maps for blue holes; divers found one 150 metres wide that may have sheltered coral from the storm15 hours ago
In 2010, while tracing Trosley's history with Google Earth, Kent volunteers followed crop marks to a Roman villa; excavation revealed a bathhouse, painted walls and underfloor heating15 hours ago
UFO files: 'Black triangles' moving at extraordinary speed spotted over sensitive US site15 hours ago
'Now is the time': Rubio warns Cuba next after Iran, asks Cubans to join hands with CIA17 hours ago
California winery founded in 1981 faces possible liquidation after $12.7 million family feud, with bankruptcy court setting a deadline to find a buyer17 hours ago
'Another little Epic Fury': Trump issues new warning; Iran says 'don't play with fire'18 hours ago
Selena Gomez's October charity benefit raises $2.7 million for youth mental health, with Benny Blanco bidding $25,000 to win a session with his wife's glam team19 hours ago
In 2019, two founders launched vodka made from carbon dioxide; their startup later secured a US defence contract worth up to $65 million to develop synthetic-fuel technology19 hours ago
In 1995, New York built a pier using recycled plastic from milk jugs and water bottles; two years of tests found three properties remained stable, but elasticity fluctuated19 hours ago
A Pennsylvania family was billed $1,800 for a car repair diagnosed under warranty; after repeated delays, the dealership admitted its mistake and cancelled the charge20 hours ago