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In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
Raw oysters, open cuts and beach visits: Florida’s latest ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria deaths raise concerns for people heading outdoors — how to avoid Vibrio infectionFlorida has recorded four Vibrio vulnificus deaths this year, with cases typically increasing during warmer months. This bacterium, known a...
Washington couple spends nearly $300,000 trying to build a home on their 66-acre family land, but now claims they are being asked to surrender 44.2 acresIn Washington, a determined couple grapples with a myriad of regulatory hurdles and hefty expenses while trying to build their dream home. ...
The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California islandIn 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to managing the island,...
US Green Card new rules take effect September 18: What Indian applicants need to knowIndian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and p...
Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...
In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reefIn Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form n...
How 285 reef balls are turning an ocean desert into a thriving ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Placentia BayA team of ocean scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are turning one ocean dead zone into a thriving marine ecosystem and the live camer...
India-Vietnam defence partnership gets a major push: Joint production of military hardware planned as both nations strengthen Indo-Pacific security tiesIndia and Vietnam are set to strengthen their defence partnership through joint production initiatives while also working to boost bilatera...
US states, cities and counties sue Trump administration over rule that could make green cards harder to getNew York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new public charge rule that could make it harder for some immigr...
Texas couple donated 50 Acres of their land for a public park. 25 Years later, a $9.2 million expansion is taking shapeDuhacsek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, is set for an exciting $9.2 million overhaul, with plans to add new cricket fields and dog parks. Const...
In 2020, Trump administration pushed for developing Seafood industry, California is taking steps to build kelp farm in U.S. in region known for strawberries, avocadosProposal to grow kelp off Ventura County comes as the Trump administration seeks to promote commercial aquaculture. The National Oceanic an...
Strange 8.5-inch object found in California creek turns out to be 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth; scientist says, “I had chills and shivers up and down my spine”A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek for a frog habitat stumbled upon a remarkably preserved Pacific mastodon molar, a rare Ice ...
Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursionMoldovan airspace closed Tuesday afternoon after a Russian drone crashed near a village. This closure caused delays for three departing fli...
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump for pardon after mistrial as defense signals openness to plea dealLindsay Clancy's defense attorney has asked President Trump for a pardon. The defense is now open to negotiating a plea deal with prosecuto...
In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
West Virginia High School principal arrested after hidden recording devices found in girls’ changing areas; probe onA principal in West Virginia now faces serious felony charges after recording devices were discovered in student changing areas. The unsett...
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom lists his $7.5 million Sacramento-area mansion: Inside the 8.2-acre Fair Oaks estate with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, tennis court and 5,000-bottle wine cellarCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 8.2-acre Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, months before his second term ends i...
Clint Eastwood sold 280 acres of his California coastal property for $3.08 million in 1995 — The surprising conservation deal that helped keep Carmel land undevelopedClint Eastwood’s 1995 sale of roughly 280 acres of his California coastal property to Monterey County for $3.08 million became an important...