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$9.99 thrift-store painting was meant for cat art; it sold for $34,375 at Sotheby’s

Beth Feeback, an artist hailing from North Carolina, stumbled upon an extraordinary deal at Goodwill when she purchased a large painting for merely $9.99. A tip from a friend led her to uncover its…

Cornell rape victim ‘failed’ by people bound to protect her: New York governor

Two Iowa farmers quit pigs; their old hog barns became a mushroom business

Pope vs Anthropic: Why 'AI consciousness' is dividing Silicon Valley and Vatican

Anthropic has spent months consulting religious scholars and other experts about how AI systems should behave and what values they should follow. The company has held private discussions with…

Bangladesh extends official Durga Puja holidays to 3 days, steps up security

Pakistan logs over 1.2k rebel attacks in 9 months of ’26, security crisis deepens

Camp David huddle: Trump team discusses Iran war, possible Yemen offensive

RHS Rocket Science Experiment: ISS flight slows seed growth; Mars food plans still viable

In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science…

How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

'God made Trump': Inside White House's $20 million ad campaign ahead of midterms

Three of the advertisements have so far appeared on television networks including CBS, CNN, MS NOW, Fox News and Fox. It remains unclear whether every advertisement will be broadcast on television,…

‘She’s under siege on social media’: Cornell sexual assault victim's identity under threat

'Accountability demands it': FBI to examine past failures in 'Patel Report'

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Streamer Details Alleged Abuse: Lyndi alleges domestic and sexual assault; denies blackmailing RatedEpicz

Twitch streamer Lindsay “Lyndi” has opened up about what she says was domestic and sexual abuse during a past relationship with Neil “RatedEpicz”. She also denied blackmail claims and said she…

A 558-acre Wyoming ranch sat unsold for 14 months; auction plan drew a buyer before bidding began

A 558-acre Wyoming ranch sat unsold for 14 months despite a price cut from nearly $20 million to $15 million. When the owner planned a no-reserve auction, about 40 prospective bidders visited the…

In 2022, loggers cut 1,299 trees on Mississippi couple's land; tally helped secure $41,920 award

In a significant logging error, 1,299 trees were cut down on Gerald and Rhonda Smith's property in Mississippi. The Smiths meticulously recorded the extent of their loss through photographs and…

Life in US is fake luxurious: Mumbai man with $360k savings says he plans return to India to take over father's business

3-ft python in car, runaway pig, knife-wielding crab: 5 stange stories from US you missed

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1840s Brooklyn townhouse bought for $5.35M now asks $12.75M after a full restoration

A restored 1840s Brooklyn Heights townhouse that sold for $5.35 million in 2023 is now listed for $12.75 million. The five-level, 6,000-sq-ft home retains its 1848 Greek Revival character while its…

An Oregon farming couple had 13 wind turbines placed on their land; while crops continued around them

In Sherman County, Oregon, a wheat-farming family thrives, thanks to the wind turbines dotting their property. These turbines not only allow for uninterrupted traditional farming practices but also…

Elizabeth Mata bought 94 acres in North Carolina in 1973; an I-540 corridor later restricted 9.93 acres

In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court has resolved a crucial land dispute involving landowner Elizabeth Mata. The court ruled that the state’s long-standing restrictions on her…