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17 pigs rescued before New Zealand island’s feral population was eradicated
Chen Ziyi Death Details: Mukbang star dies at 24 after health warning; raises concern over extreme eating
Chen Ziyi, known online as Ganfan Yingying, was a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator with about 1.2 million followers. She died on August 17, 2026, days after revealing that her potassium level had dropped to 2.3 mmol/L. Chen had spoken about purging after extreme eating sessions. Her parents confirmed her death but did not disclose an official cause.
Dan Houser Net Worth In 2026: Rockstar co-founder hits $250m; GTA success fuels fortune
Dan Houser, a co-founder of Rockstar Games, built an impressive $250 million fortune thanks to the immense popularity of games like Grand Theft Auto, which he helped create. After two decades of leading the studio's creative vision, he departed in 2020. His significant investments in real estate highlight his financial success, and with the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, additional reve...
Kesha sells Los Angeles mansion for $6.68 million after two years on the market
Kesha has sold her sprawling Los Angeles mansion for $6.68 million, nearly two years after first listing the property. The singer purchased the Mar Vista home for $4.95 million in 2020 and stands to make almost $1.7 million before expenses. The seven-bedroom estate features a pool, rooftop deck, guest house and music room.
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Sea otters returned to a California estuary; eelgrass expanded 600%, marsh-edge erosion slowed 69%
Sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. Their recovery triggered changes across the food web, helping eelgrass beds expand by 600%. A later study found marsh-edge erosion slowed by an average of 69%, as otters reduced populations of root-eating crabs.
Jeremy Corbyn finds buyer for £700,000 North London home after 19 years, nearly doubling 2007 price
Jeremy Corbyn has found a buyer for his three-bedroom Finsbury Park home after 19 years. The former Labour leader bought the North London property for £363,000 in 2007 and initially listed it for £800,000 this year. The house was later reduced to offers over £700,000 and is now under offer, according to reports.
Meet Claire Jiang, 18-year-old NJ student diagnosed with arthritis who built a lab model of the disease
In a remarkable achievement, eighteen-year-old student Claire Jiang claimed seventh place and a generous seventy thousand dollars for her outstanding research. Motivated by her own struggle with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Jiang developed an innovative laboratory cell model that promises to enhance the testing of new treatments. Her success underscores the vital role of personal experiences in ...
Built in 1917, historic 22-bedroom hotel is up for sale
A historic 22-bedroom Palace Hotel in Odessa, Washington, is now for sale. This landmark building, built in 1917, awaits a new owner. The property spans 4,572 square feet and retains original craftsmanship. After years of vacancy, the hotel needs significant updating and restoration. It offers potential for various redevelopment projects and ventures.
Highway 141 takes Missouri family’s 15 acres; how $238,000 offer became $2.1 million
A Missouri family's 15-acre property, bought in 1904, became the centre of a long eminent domain dispute after St. Louis County acquired it for a highway project. A jury valued the land at $1.3 million, while the court added $650,000 in heritage value and interest, taking the judgment to about $2.1 million. The Missouri Supreme Court later upheld the award.
Couple bought a broken Eichler home; now it’s worth $2.75 million
A magnificent example of midcentury modern architecture, this rare 1971 Eichler home in San Anselmo is listed at $2.75 million. Boasting four bedrooms, it has been tastefully renovated since its acquisition in 2015, showcasing an inviting indoor-outdoor aesthetic, a contemporary kitchen, and a sparkling pool. This home blends vibrant living spaces, making it perfect for families and older adults s...
Colorado man challenges drilling rights beneath his mountain as 400,000 acres head to lease sales
A Colorado landowner and Desert Storm veteran is continuing his legal fight against oil and gas drilling rights beneath Baker’s Peak after the Bureau of Land Management rejected his protest. His appeal comes as the BLM prepares to offer more than 400,000 acres of Colorado land for drilling across six lease sales through December 2026.
Meet 22-year-old Utah woman with Down syndrome who became a certified fitness instructor
Aubry Allbridge, 22, has become a certified UpBeat Barre fitness instructor and led her first class with 60 people. She hopes to make everyone feel included while turning her passion for fitness into a full-time job.
10,000 homes were demolished to build world’s heaviest building in Romania; the story behind it
Bucharest’s grand Palace of the Parliament, commissioned by dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, looms large as a testament to an ambitious and controversial regime. The construction, initiated in 1984, involved the demolition of historic districts, displacing tens of thousands of citizens. Notably, it is the heaviest administrative building worldwide, although much of it remains unoccupied. The colossal s...
Paramount’s 2,700-acre film ranch rebuilt after 2018 wildfire destroyed most of it
Paramount Ranch in California, a historic Hollywood filming site, is being rebuilt nearly eight years after the 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed most of its buildings and sets. The National Park Service is spending $26 million on the project, with new fire-safe structures being built in the footprints of historic Paramount-era buildings. The ranch is expected to reopen in 2027.