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Texas family has owned a 650-acre Lake Palestine ranch since 1940; a $10 million deal will turn the property into a new state park

In a strategic move for conservation, a sprawling 650-acre ranch in East Texas is set to transform into a state park. Acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation from the long-time Pollard…

Kansas artist spent 30 years filling his 70-acre property with 600 metal totems

Pakistan kills 5 TTP militants as violence escalates on Afghanistan border

In a decisive operation, Pakistani security forces eliminated five militants affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This mission was executed based on critical intelligence…

Shopper’s C$5 thrift-store painting turns out to be a David Bowie original, sells for C$108,120

A lucky shopper stumbled upon a remarkable David Bowie painting at a donation center, priced at just C$5. After expert verification, it was revealed to be D Head XLVI from Bowie's iconic Dead Heads…

Eight Amazon rope bridges logged 15,000 wildlife crossings with zero roadkill in Brazil

Arkansas man finds rare 6.03-carat diamond after 13 years of hunting

China’s Zijinshan mine turns waste into roads that withstand 100-ton trucks

In the 1970s, an Italian priest sold 12,000 piranhas to Europe; 55 years later his proceeds have funded 350m bridges and an 800m airstrip

Giovanni Gallo, an Italian Jesuit priest, moved to Marajó Island in Brazil in the 1970s. He organized the preservation and export of 12,000 piranhas to fund community infrastructure projects. These…

658 unmarked graves found at two remote Australian cemeteries after specialist search

A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics…

Spain bar collapses: 11 injured after building traps 25-30 people inside

Garland Bel-Air Estate Sale: Judy Garland home sells for $11.1 million; links to Hollywood’s Golden Age

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…

81 years after British submarine sank Nazi U-boat, Norway faces mercury threat from its wreck

Norwegian authorities are grappling with a serious mercury contamination issue stemming from the sunken U-864 submarine, which met its fate during World War II. Recent investigations discovered…

A Florida owner planned 52 homesites on his 625-acre ranch; county agrees to pay $7.8 million to stop development

In a bid to safeguard a crucial ecological area, Collier County has finalized an agreement to buy Wildflowerz Ranch, preventing any residential construction on its expansive 625 acres. Valued at…

Malnourished Mississippi stray became FEMA search dog; now 2026 Dog of the Year

Pennsylvania man turns old car parts into giant yard sculptures

Drew Barrymore-linked LA estate sells for $14.7M after six years on market

Illinois-Indiana farmer’s 1,500-acre land legacy sells for $22.46 million after his death

In a recent two-day auction spanning Illinois and Indiana, Philip Rietveld's farmland portfolio captured significant attention, with 23 tracts fetching an impressive $22.46 million. The event…

John Denver guest house gets fixes; buyer sells for $8.2M

John Denver's former guest house and music studio in Aspen sold for $8.2 million in November 2025. The recent buyer undertook significant renovations, including a modern kitchen and structural…

Two Iranians in UK charged over terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community

In a grave development, two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, face charges in the UK over an alleged terror conspiracy targeting Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.…

Tribunal Lets £76m Claim Proceed: ex-Gitpod VP wins disability case; payout still undecided

Shannon Burns is currently involved in a significant legal battle against Gitpod regarding her employment termination. She has won a disability discrimination case, but compensation has not yet been…