Sunday, November 08, 2026 12:56 PM ET
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In 2015, a Louisiana woman began a long legal fight over neighbours using a rural road beside her home; in November 2026, appeals judges upheld her right to stop them using the private section beyond its first 1,000 feet34 minutes ago
An Ohio man bought a house in 2012, six years before getting married; when his wife argued shared mortgage payments made it marital property, appeals judges let him keep it and upheld a $20,000 legal-fee award1 hour ago
US - Nov 8, 2026 - Brooklyn cut Prospect Park West from three traffic lanes to two and added a protected bike path; speeding fell from 74% of vehicles to 20%, while injury crashes fell 63% In June 2010, Prospect Park West underwent a major transformation that prioritized safety and accessibility. The redesign notably reduced the number of vehicle lanes and introduced a dedicated bicycle path. Post-redesign analysis revealed a dramatic drop in speeding, from 74% to just 20%, and a remarkable 63% decline in injury crashes, showcasing the effectiveness of urban planning in enhancing road safety.2 hours ago
In a 2021 Missouri I-270 work-zone trial, a speed trailer flashing red and blue lights produced an extra 2.8 mph speed reduction; 53.5% beyond the base setup2 hours ago
Virginia redesigned Reston's Lawyers Road after targeting a 20% crash reduction; after four lanes became two with turn and bike lanes, reported crashes fell from 16 to five a year2 hours ago
An Ohio homeowner refused to pay for basement walls after spotting defects in a 2021 project; judges said the foundation was structurally sound despite cosmetic flaws and upheld a $45,806 payment to the contractor2 hours ago
New York turned part of Broadway into Times Square pedestrian plazas in 2009; months later, pedestrian injuries were down 35% and motorist injuries 63%2 hours ago
'Giant step back in history': Trump blames Democrats' midterm sweep for $3 trillion market loss2 hours ago
An eight-site field test across five US cities recorded 73% fewer vehicles in the "dilemma zone" and 82% fewer red-light violations; crashes were 9% lower, but the difference was not statistically significant2 hours ago
Utah tested connected snowploughs on five winter corridors; equipped routes recorded larger reported crash-rate reductions, up to 3.87 versus 1.82 on matched routes, but the study could not establish that the technology caused the difference2 hours ago
A North Dakota woman spent more than $110,000 on purchases for a house she built with her partner on land held by his family trust; after they split, a court rejected her claim for the home's improvements3 hours ago
West Virginia Supreme Court reverses $31,054 divorce payout tied to rise in value of house bought before marriage; wife remains entitled to a share of mortgage principal reduction3 hours ago
Far-right wingnuts storm Diwali fest in Seattle after lights go out on MAGA4 hours ago
1 killed, 3 injured in two separate shootings at North Carolina university4 hours ago
A North Dakota grandmother and her longtime partner cared for her grandson from the age of four months, and both parents consented to adoption; the state Supreme Court says the unmarried couple cannot adopt jointly4 hours ago
After a Florida woman reduced her teaching pay from about $49,450 to $20,000, her divorce court denied alimony and gave her husband all parenting time; an appeals court ordered a fresh review of support and parenting4 hours ago
Chicago's 1893 World's Fair introduced an unusual attraction, a two-speed moving sidewalk that carried visitors from the steamship pier to the Peristyle at 3 mph or 6 mph for five cents5 hours ago
A New Jersey supermarket sold the winning ticket for an $847 million Powerball jackpot and received a $30,000 retailer bonus; instead of keeping it, the store said the money would go to a food bank5 hours ago
After more than 400 trees were cut at Trump's Washington golf course, a federal judge names a former prosecutor to investigate whether government lawyers misled her about plans to continue redevelopment5 hours ago
An elderly Florida homeowner suing his insurer over sewage damage broke his leg when his wheelchair flipped outside the courthouse, and the trial went ahead without him; an appeals court has now ordered a new trial6 hours ago
A Rhode Island woman won a $4 million scratch-off lottery prize weeks after her divorce became final; her former husband tried to reopen the divorce, but the state Supreme Court rejected his claim6 hours ago
A New York bank filed to foreclose on a married couple's home, missed a 2017 court deadline and let its case be dismissed in 2019; after waiting more than six years to revive the case, it lost another appeal6 hours ago
Massachusetts neighbours spent years complaining about sand, dust and noise from an adjoining mine; in August 2026, a jury awarded the couple $530,000 after finding the operators liable for property impacts8 hours ago
Meet Donovan Atkinson, the 5-year-old who turned cucumbers from his family's garden into a pickle business and sold more than 500 jars from his roadside stand9 hours ago
Watch: US Centcom shows strike commercial vessel in Hormuz that allegedly defied Iran blockade9 hours ago
A Florida man sold his Georgia home, put the proceeds in a joint account and used the money to build a house with his wife; after she filed for divorce, an appeals court ruled the down payment was marital property9 hours ago
The great White mix-up: Did Trump offer White House job to the wrong Dana White?10 hours ago
Milwaukee Bucks star Myles Turner has joined a campaign promising 250 pet meals for every point he scores and 1,000 for each three-pointer, following a WNBA player's completed 319,750-meal contribution10 hours ago
Michigan evaluated centerline rumble strips across nearly 5,400 miles of rural roads; target crashes fell 47%, and target fatal crashes fell 51%11 hours ago
Chained to bed, windows covered in foil: How ex-husband held US woman captive for 2 years12 hours ago
In 1883, Harriet Strong was left with four daughters and a debt-ridden ranch after her husband's death; she later developed water-storage systems that anticipated major US projects12 hours ago
'Deport all dot heads': Far-right activist Jake Lang targets Hindus at Seattle Diwali event13 hours ago
In 2025, a Virginia grandmother won $150,000 in the Powerball after asking ChatGPT for lottery numbers, then donated the entire prize to three charities close to her heart14 hours ago
NBA star Chris Paul backed Sour Patch Kids' $1 million HBCU scholarship programme, with 10 students eligible to receive up to $16,700 each14 hours ago
'We need money for midterms': Ex-RFK Jr aide alleges corruption in Trump admin15 hours ago
Dana White declines Trump's offer to become White House press secretary: Report15 hours ago
NFL star Khalil Mack created a scholarship programme inspired by his No. 52 jersey; his foundation committed $270,400 to support 52 Florida students16 hours ago
In 2003, Goldie Hawn started a programme to help children manage stress and understand emotions; 23 years later, MindUP reports reaching more than 7 million children across 48 countries through brain-based lessons16 hours ago
'Extortion at the highest level': Trump directs DOJ to investigate Democratic lawmakers18 hours ago
'Child with cancer' stopped trick-or-treaters: What neighbourhood children did next left a mother overwhelmed18 hours ago
A former Las Vegas politician raised more than $70,000 to build a memorial for a slain police officer; prosecutors said she used the donations for rent and her daughter's wedding18 hours ago
A 1953 Leonora Carrington painting bought from a Mexico City gallery the year it was made has stayed with one family for more than 70 years; now authenticated, Fil d'Or goes up for auction on November 1019 hours ago
Cyberattack shuts down internet fan fiction library20 hours ago
In 2002, Ray Charles promised seven children $500,000 trusts in exchange for waiving further inheritance claims; 24 years later, his foundation's $3.5 million lawsuit over 51 songs resurfaces21 hours ago
A Virginia restaurant received a $51,594 water bill after paying almost nothing for three years; a damaged meter transmitter had been recording zero consumption21 hours ago
Trump was blindsided by Vance's analysis of GOP's midterm washout blaming war, claims Laura Loomer; says Trump was even angry21 hours ago
In 2015, an Arkansas couple began buying 111 acres on instalments, later handing over a truck and cows to catch up; when the seller resisted closing, an appeals court upheld their right to complete the sale21 hours ago
'Dana, please take the job!': Trump offers UFC chief White House press secy post21 hours ago
Who is UFC boss Dana White who got surprising offer from Donald Trump to be White House press secretary?21 hours ago
Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne has donated more than 1.2 million books to children in underserved US schools through her Gift of Books programme22 hours ago
'That stops when I'm governor': Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa warns Elon Musk, Big Tech over data centres22 hours ago
Houston mayor says 'elections matter', won't help ICE as Democrats sweep Texas: 'I do this to begin a healing process'22 hours ago
Jelly Roll returned to the juvenile centre in Nashville where he spent his teenage years; he is supporting an initiative to build a 14-acre youth campus on the site23 hours ago
A Texas lawyer lost his licence in 2018 and later sued other law firms for fees from seven client cases; a November 5 appeals court reopened the dispute, finding insufficient evidence to support the firms' defence23 hours ago
Sofía Vergara returns for the October 2026 launch of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign, having supported it for 15 years; the hospital says its research has helped increase the US childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%22 hours ago
First Muslim US senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launches 'Habibi PAC' after railing against money in politics23 hours ago
US justice department seeks to drop lawsuit over California ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens1 day ago