China's foreign ministry has condemned a US congressional committee's criticism of Starbucks for opening stores in Xinjiang. The US claims genocide against the Uyghur minority in the region, which China denies vehemently.
Ukraine ready to consider India’s ceasefire proposal: Finance minister
Garth Stein and his wife are selling their Seattle home after living there for 25 years. They purchased the property in 2001, aiming to raise their children there. The home has been extensively renovated while maintaining its original character and charm.
Tony Stewart’s Hidden Hollow Ranch in Indiana has returned to the market for $18.9 million. The 415-acre property has a 19,713-square-foot main house with six bedrooms, an 8,700-gallon aquarium, indoor stream, bowling alley and golf simulator.
The historic T.M. O'Connor Ranch in Texas has gained a notable conservation easement, protecting nearly 6,409 acres of precious coastal prairie while enabling ranching operations to persist.
At 6, Los Angeles boy Dylan Siegel wrote and sold a book calledChocolate Barto help fund research into his best friend Jonah’s rare liver disorder. What began as a child’s idea grew into a fundraising effort that had raised $1 million by 2014.
In 1939, a meteorite was unearthed on a Michigan farm and innocently pressed into service as a doorstop for many years. It wasn't until 2018, following the fall of another meteorite, that subsequent owners saw its true value.
On October 30, a landmark auction will take place for the 1,209-acre farmland portfolio owned by the Woods family in Fayette County. This well-preserved parcel boasts high-quality soil, attracting a variety of potential buyers—from local farmers to investors and recreational users.
In a momentous deal for historic preservation, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee acquired the storied Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000. Following a meticulous restoration, it emerged as a cultural hallmark tied to the Beales.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, four homes in the Cottages at Cypress Run neighborhood in Hendersonville face demolition due to severe flooding. Previously, these homes were repaired through homeowner efforts and community volunteerism.
Agritourism is gaining momentum among Australian farmers struggling with drought-related financial pressures. Landowners like Libby Rough are transforming their properties into camping havens, creating alternative income streams.
The Towaliga Preserve is about to launch an ambitious 10-year forest restoration project, backed by QTS Data Centres. This significant initiative aims to revitalize 132 acres, focusing on ecosystem management and biodiversity enhancement.
High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi addressed the extradition request for Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh, stating that the matter is under legal review, preventing a set timeline for her repatriation. He clarified that India had no involvement in her arrival, citing the dire circumstances in Bangladesh.
A fascinating discovery was made by diver Mark Schachtner: an ancient dugout canoe dating back about 1,000 years in Pewaukee Lake. In partnership with Native Nations, the Wisconsin Historical Society is carefully documenting this important archaeological treasure.
Michigan's Reclaim the Rivers initiative is set to invest $89 million to tackle pollution in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers. This funding is dedicated to sediment removal, restoring habitats, and increasing public access for recreation.
A St. Louis man adopted as a baby nearly 60 years ago discovered that Grammy-winning musician Michael McDonald was his biological father after a previously unknown half-brother took a 23andMe DNA test.
In a groundbreaking deep-sea voyage off Argentina, scientists uncovered 57 brand new marine species alongside five previously unclassified genera. Using a remotely operated vehicle, they pulled samples from the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon.
On February 1, 2025, a research team used the XRISM telescope to study GX 301–2. They captured a unique event of gas falling onto a neutron star. The observations revealed changes in iron absorption lines from redshift to emission over time.
Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago. The findings support the species’ first appearance in southern Africa at that time and provide evidence of microevolution inP. robustus.
Originally imported to the United States for biological pest control, the multicoloured Asian lady beetle, or Harmonia axyridis, has turned invasive. Competing with native ladybugs, this species disrupts ecosystems.
In Morocco, a phosphate mine has implemented an innovative road surface made from waste rock generated during phosphate extraction. This robust, three-layered pavement design not only successfully supports heavy mining vehicles but also helps manage dust emissions effectively.
After her time at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Payton Obert initiated a lemonade stand to assist children in distress. What started as a simple venture has evolved into Payton's Lemonade Stand, amassing over $5 million for various children's charities.
Muskegon Lake in Michigan has been officially delisted from the EPA's Areas of Concern list, marking a monumental milestone in restoration efforts. Over decades, key initiatives addressed challenges such as habitat degradation, pollution in soils, and shoreline hardening.
The historic Bel-Air estate once owned by Judy Garland has been sold for $11.1 million, slightly below its listing price of $11.495 million. Built in 1938 by the renowned architect Wallace Neff, this traditional-style home showcases five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, set amid lush surroundings.
