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Two rival CEOs of Silicon Valley AI companies fight over an employee. Vinod Khosla, an investor in both, steps in

A Massachusetts farm stayed under one family's care for a century and was cultivated for 200 years

In a significant move towards sustainability, over 120 acres of Hoyt Farm in Essex have been shielded from commercial development, safeguarding its agricultural, forestry, and wildlife heritage. With…

$57M gift helped open Monterey Bay Aquarium, whose sea otter programme has saved 1,000+ animals

In 2019, a family moved a 255-year-old mansion 50 miles by barge to a new home

A 255-year-old mansion, Galloway House, was moved by a Maryland family to prevent it from being demolished. The structure traveled approximately 50 miles across the Chesapeake Bay after extensive…

Man applies for Ethiopian wife's PR, gets rejected as woman's divorce from first husband under Sharia law not considered legal in Canada

92-year-old UK man changed his will; wife could only access half through stepdaughter

Rob Scheer started Comfort Cases in 2013; it has given 300,000+ backpacks to foster kids

Comfort Cases, founded by Rob Scheer in 2013, helps provide essential items for children entering foster care. After experiencing the trauma of carrying trash bags, Scheer initiated a movement to…

Indian man travels to North Carolina from Mumbai to find 17-year-old girl who blocked him on social media, Uber driver alerts cops

Effort to bring back the rapids of Grand Rapids that disappeared after industrial development

After nearly two decades of planning, construction is underway in downtown Grand Rapids to restore the historic rapids that gave the city its name. The first phase will remove four low-head dams and…

Iowa farmer says $25,000 wind lease is his farm's most profitable income source

In Iowa, a farmer discovered that collaborating with wind turbine projects resulted in a steadier income stream than conventional farming. This innovative approach combats the unpredictability of…

UK-Iranian man arrested with link to security incident at US-run RAF Fairford base in England

A UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in London over a security incident linked to RAF Fairford. The incident followed the arrest of five British men suspected of preparing a terrorist act.…

Trump says he would pardon admin officials before leaving White House, cites Biden pardons

Immigration experts concerned over delays in H-1B extension for Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys: 'There has been no clarification'

American artist traded a painting and $10 for 153 acres in 1882; farm later became a landscape devoted to art

In 1882, Julian Alden Weir purchased a farm in Connecticut that transformed into his home and creative workspace. Initially focused on portraits and still life, he later immersed himself in the…

In 1988, Fess Parker bought a 714-acre California ranch; decades later, the venture spans vineyards

Fess Parker bought a 714-acre ranch in California wine country in 1988, initially planning to raise cattle. Over the years, the family expanded into vineyards and award-winning wines under the…

30 sheep to 500: How a Vermont couple turned solar farms into a thriving grazing business

Since its inception in 2018, Agrivoltaic Solutions LLC has revolutionized the use of sheep for grazing around solar panels. This rapidly expanding initiative, stretching across thousands of acres in…

A Massachusetts couple won a $310k land dispute against their neighbour without using lawyers

A Massachusetts couple achieved a remarkable win in their legal battle against their neighbor, successfully advocating for themselves in court. They were awarded $310,000 for damages due to tree…

Michael B. Jordan’s former Hollywood Hills home hits market for $14 million; bought for $5.8M in 2019

Michael B. Jordan’s former Hollywood Hills home is back on the market for $14 million. The Oscar-winning actor bought the four-bedroom Los Angeles residence for $5.8 million in 2019 and sold it for…

Iowa teacher asked students to donate to her GoFundMe to fund her medical mission trip to Ecuador, promised extra credit

12-year-old cancer patient’s $22.25 lemonade stand inspires $100,000 gift