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Bend volunteer Brad Pinkert turned a battered ReStore door into a hall tree with a storage trunk and hooks; the finished piece drew the event’s highest bid of $375In Bend, Oregon, a dedicated volunteer took an old door and turned it into a stunning hall tree for a fundraising event. This creative tran...- A Titanic investor built one of America's largest residence in 1899. After family tragedy, the mansion was nearly lost. How Lynnewood Hall found a new lease on lifeLynnewood Hall, a once-neglected masterpiece in Pennsylvania, is on the path to revival thanks to the dedication of the Lynnewood Hall Pres...
- In 2021, Epic Games co-founder Mark Rein donated 83 acres in North Carolina; how his gift helped create a 241-acre nature preserveThe donated 83 acres adjoined a 158-acre that the conservancy had purchased in 2018, according to reports. Combining the two parcels create...
- Closed in 1957, a schoolhouse in Utah stood abandoned for decades. Then its 1,000 residents spent 40 years to restore it as community centreA schoolhouse which had been eight classrooms stood desolate and abandoned since 1957 and was finally restored due to community efforts in ...
- Forget deadlifts and pull-ups, this one simple exercise done just once a week for 2 minutes could help lower blood pressureWall sit exercise: A recent study has found that simple wall squats performed once or twice a week could help maintain short-term blood pre...
- Sebi to review FPI compliance norms, issue consultation paper to align with global standardsSebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated they will review compliance requirements for foreign portfolio investors in India. A consultation p...
- In 1961, Georgia waiter Dilmus Hall retired and began filling his home and yard with handmade figures; decades later, the Smithsonian was preserving his storyDilmus Hall ingeniously transformed his residence into a vibrant artistic haven, brimming with sculptures shaped by his personal beliefs an...
- In 2024, Steve and Connie Ballmer gave $25 million to support US National parks; here's where the money is intended to make a differenceSteve and Connie Ballmer donated $25 million in 2024 to support America’s national parks. The National Park Foundation planned to direct th...
- In 1942, Wisconsin furniture worker James Tellen began making concrete figures; over 15 years, he created more than 30 historical, religious and mythical sculptures in his family’s woodsIn the year 1942, inspired by the stunning views from his hospital window, James Tellen embarked on a remarkable journey to create a mesmer...
- At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...
- Teddy tigers and preserved embryos: Museum in Corbett tries to keep them 'alive'Nestled close to Jim Corbett Park, a fascinating museum features detailed taxidermy models of tigers alongside other wildlife. These striki...
- French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closedDemonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living. Students, members of the CGT labor union and ...
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...
- Thiksey Gustor Festival 2026: Why Ladakh’s Ancient Masked Dance Ritual Is Worth WitnessingThiksey Gustor Festival 2026 is scheduled for October 28–29 at Thiksey Monastery near Leh, Ladakh. The annual Buddhist celebration features...
- Nick Engelbert was a Wisconsin dairy farmer when a sprained ankle led him to make one concrete sculpture; 15 years later, his yard held more than 40 statuesIn Wisconsin, Nick Engelbert, a dedicated dairy farmer, turned his farm into a unique art landscape featuring over 40 concrete sculptures i...
- Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should doIn light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that or...
- Ford Foundation donates $158.5 million to protect indigenous communities and ancestral forests across the world, which they call homeIndigenous communities play a vital role in forest protection, yet they often face funding challenges. The Ford Foundation exceeded its fun...
- Trump warns 'Europe is finished' without border closures, deportations amid France unrestUS President Donald Trump expressed his concerns about Europe's future, predicting collapse due to immigration issues. He advised French Pr...
- Economics Nobel 2026 winners: Who are Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford, and why their research is significant | An explainerEconomists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Economics Nobel, known formally as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences ...
- Zaha Hadid Foundation turns architect’s former London headquarters into new arts venueThe Zaha Hadid Foundation is getting ready to open a public arts venue at the architect’s former studio in London’s Clerkenwell area. The G...
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