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Adolph Sutro’s 22-acre San Francisco estate became a public park
Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal and assistant Manpreet Kaur appear in London court over sexual assault charges
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After countless hours searching for rare seahorses in French Polynesia, a photographer captured...
French photographer Julien Anton won the top prize at the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 awards. His winning image captured a male seahorse with two newborn juveniles in French Polynesia. Anton spent many hours searching for the rare seahorse family in Mo'orea. The photograph also won the Wildlife category before receiving the grand prize. Other international photographers also received award...
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Teen Uses Cancer Game: Daniel Zhang turns Tumor Tactics into learning tool; reaches 1,500 K-8 students
In an innovative step, a San Diego teenager named Daniel Zhang crafted Tumor Tactics, an educational game designed to demystify cancer for young minds. Motivated by his grandmother's battle with the illness, Daniel aims to make intricate cancer biology accessible to children. His project has garnered funding and will be showcased at the United Nations Science Summit, alongside his role in STEAMLab...
San Francisco’s Candlestick Point breaks ground; $130M phase to pave way for 7,200 homes across 270 acres
San Francisco’s long-delayed Candlestick Point redevelopment is finally moving forward nearly a decade after Candlestick Park was demolished. The $130 million first phase will fund roads, utilities and other infrastructure across the 270-acre site, paving the way for a massive mixed-use neighborhood featuring up to 7,200 homes, retail, offices, parks and community spaces.
In 1952, this baseball card sold for pennies; one later fetched $12.6 million after others sank.
A 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for a record $12.6 million at auction. This sale marked the first sports item to achieve eight figures at auction. The card's exceptional condition, graded Mint+ 9.5, contributed significantly to its value. Previously purchased for $50,000 in 1991, its worth increased dramatically over time. The sports collectible market has seen strong growth, especially si...
Meet Mateo, 11, guitarist who stunned Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
At just eleven years old, Mateo Castillo-Bonde has already made a significant impact, mesmerizing audiences with his guitar skills. His stunning solo at the State Fair, where he shared the stage with iconic producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, showcased his remarkable talent. After only three years of dedicated practice, sparked by a museum visit, Mateo continues to encourage others to explore the...
Britain brought back wild bison after 6,000 years; their grazing could create new habitats
The historic return of wild bison to Britain, absent for 6,000 years, is made possible by the Blean Bison Project. This initiative not only aims to reinstate these creatures but also to rejuvenate the woodland ecosystem they inhabit. Through their natural grazing and movements, they are instrumental in creating diverse habitats that support biodiversity.
The US had just two 500-foot smokestacks in 1970 and more than 180 by 1985 to dilute pollution
In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall stacks and improve emission control by emph...
New Jersey built a massive seawall to protect a highway and beach houses from erosion
In New Jersey, the construction of a seawall has safeguarded properties but has inadvertently resulted in the disappearance of the sandy shoreline. The energy from waves is redirected downwards, which has stripped away sand and left no beach visible even during low tide. This hard engineering tactic disrupts the natural flow of sand and hinders the migration of barrier islands.
Gwyneth Paltrow turned $4.9 million Montecito property into 14,000-sq-ft estate
Gwyneth Paltrow bought about 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million in 2016, razed the existing structures and embarked on a ground-up project that took about six years. The result was a roughly 14,000-square-foot home powered by solar energy and equipped with a graywater system.
The US built nearly 2,000 km of Mississippi River levees; helping erase 4,900 sq km of coastal land
The construction of levees along the Mississippi River has led to significant coastal land erosion in Louisiana by obstructing critical river sediment from reaching coastal estuaries. In an effort to combat this issue, environmental agencies are now reintroducing river mud into the affected bayous. This initiative is focused on rejuvenating the coastline and revitalizing marshland ecosystems, serv...
Golden Gate University sells SF campus for $31.6 million; a 46-storey tower is proposed in its place
Golden Gate University has sold its longtime downtown San Francisco campus for $31.6 million after more than 170 years in the city. The seven-storey property could be demolished to make way for a proposed 46-storey tower, with developers considering either a 700-foot office building or a mixed-use project with offices and homes.
