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Four California seniors lose over $315,000 in crypto, gift-card and timeshare scams in just 24 hrs

Four seniors in Petaluma, California, reported separate scams within 24 hours, with suspected losses totalling more than $315,000. Police said the scams involved cryptocurrency, timeshares and gift cards. The department has warned residents to verify payment requests, ask questions and avoid acting under pressure. Police also urged people to check in on older neighbours and family members to help ...

Australia used eucalyptus to fight soil salinity but the geology prevented it

Michael Jackson's 2,700-acre ranch got a tax break; officials later found a zoo and rides

Zombie fungus uses dead female flies to infect healthy flies using spores

A fungus launches infectious spores using pressurized liquid bursts from dead flies. These spores are propelled with significant force, reaching speeds up to ten meters per second. Spore size is crucial, balancing momentum for dispersal and air current transport. Dead female flies attract males, aiding spore spread through contact and movement. This remarkable fungal artillery ensures continue...

Scientists infect 6,000 young elms in bold bid to bring iconic trees back

Barbra Streisand donated her $15M Malibu estate to conservation in 1993

Pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign association

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong admitted guilt regarding a national security allegation. He faces charges for his connections with foreign organisations and the associated sanctions. Known for his leadership in advocating a referendum on Hong Kong's sovereignty, Wong is currently incarcerated for a previous national security offence. Notably, diplomats from Western nations were present during this ...

Removing rats helps native tree seedlings surge on Palmyra Atoll

Al Capone’s fortified Miami Beach estate site sells for $21 million

‘We would have had real civil strife’: JD Vance recalls 2024 attack on Trump

Funding Gap For Park Plan: California moves $125 million for Golden Gate Fields; $30 million still unfunded

California lawmakers are advancing $125 million for a former racetrack purchase. This funding aims to transform the 162-acre property into a public waterfront park. The East Bay Regional Park District would manage the site after its acquisition. Remaining funds are being sought from public and philanthropic sources. Public planning and phased construction will occur after the land purchase.

Greek orphan started as a dishwasher at 11 became owner of a historic restaurant

'Stop doing memes': Canada's Mark Carney hits back at US as trade war intensifies

Owens Questions Tpusa Direction: Clip attacks TPUSA’s new course; hints at rival conservative group

Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy with comments about Turning Point USA’s future, suggesting that another organization could eventually rise and take its place. She argued that TPUSA has moved away from ideas she associates with Charlie Kirk and questioned its current direction. Owens also claimed Kirk would have wanted a different path, intensifying debate over his political legacy, TPU...

A first-generation Florida rancher spent years saving to buy 660 acres of wildlife habitat

Michael Jordan bought $2.8M property in 2013, demolished home in 2025; aerial pics show new estate

Michael Jordan’s $2.8 million Lake Norman property is undergoing a major transformation. Purchased in 2013, the site’s original six-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion was demolished in March 2025. New aerial pictures now show the NBA legend’s custom luxury estate taking shape inside the exclusive Peninsula Club, with its structure and roofing apparently nearing completion.

Howling from a California water tank leads rescuers to trapped bear family

In 2001, 880 tiny weevils were released to fight Texas’s worst weed

Florida couple spent 41 years preserving a 1908 house; it is now a local historic landmark

In Oneco, Florida, the Johnson Helm House has earned the title of the first local historic landmark in the county. Built in 1908, this charming residence has been lovingly preserved by Margi and Pat Nanney for over four decades, keeping its unique architectural attributes intact. Their commitment has prevented modern alterations from obscuring its character, while this recognition emphasizes the a...

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Matt Walsh denounces her online defenders; jury remains deadlocked

In the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, jurors remain unable to agree on a verdict. Matt Walsh, a conservative commentator, has openly criticized defenses aimed at portraying Clancy as a devoted mother. He argues that her maternal instincts do not absolve her from criminal culpability. While prosecutors assert that Clancy's actions were intentional, her defense is focusing on claims of postpartum p...

Streamer Eyes Twitch Switch: Clavicular says he has a deal; fans debate Kick future

Clavicular says he plans to start streaming on Twitch within about a week and claims he has a deal with the platform. His comments have divided fans, with some expecting trouble on Twitch and others questioning the deal itself. His Kick channel remains active, so it is still unclear whether Twitch will replace Kick or become another streaming platform for him.

Los Angeles theatre reopens after a 15-year, $40 million restoration

Dale Sanders, 91, completes 2,193-mile Appalachian trail after 71 falls, reclaims oldest hiker record

Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old Tennessee man known as “Grey Beard”, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Sanders finished the gruelling 2,193-mile trek despite falling 71 times, including six hard falls, suffering injuries and briefly being hospitalised during his extraordinary journey across 14 states.

16th-century English longhouse restored into builder’s family home despite damage

Built in 1881 and closed in 2004, a $55 million Smithsonian building was chosen for...

The Smithsonian Board of Regents has officially selected the Arts and Industries Building as the site for the National Museum of the American Latino, concluding a prolonged discussion regarding its permanent home on the National Mall. Once renovated and modernized, this historic structure, which dates back to 1881, will eliminate the need for congressional approval for a new venue. Notably, the mu...