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A Georgia church bought 40,000 square feet of vacant retail space and 11 acres; it incorporated shipping containers into a 2,100-seat auditorium and youth facilitiesAthens Church transformed vacant retail property in Athens, Georgia, into a sprawling church campus with a 2,100-seat auditorium, children'...
A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...
In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...
Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of divisionA large Hanuman statue in Texas has sparked controversy among Christian conservatives. Local Hindu groups view the monument as a symbol of ...
Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as...” — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on ambition, self-doubt, perseverance, failure, personal growth, purpose and becoming your bestQuote of the day by Zig Ziglar offers a simple way to look at success and personal growth. Reaching a goal can bring rewards, but the journ...
Mother of ISIS terrorist who plotted to ‘create the next 9/11’ is running for public office in Canada, she says she wants ‘safe and welcoming’ schoolsThe mother of an ISIS terrorist convicted for plotting a deadly New York City attack inspired by plans to “create the next 9/11” is running...
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh’s Luangkao visit opposed by Naga tribal body over killings of 6 Liangmai brothersTribal council opposes Manipur Chief Minister's visit to Naga areas. They demand justice for six Naga brothers killed in May 2026. The coun...
Quote of the Day by Tina Turner: “The older you get, the more you realize… – Inspiring lessons on resilience, maturity, courage, adaptability and why you should grow through what you go through by the iconic singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on strength and perseveranceQuote of the Day by Tina Turner: Tina Turner’s quote, “The older you get, the more you realize it’s not what happens, but how you deal with...
Old Adaminaby was moved for Australia's Snowy Scheme in 1956–57; 102 buildings were relocated, but flooding and lost jobs eventually drove away about half the districtAdaminaby, a quaint town in Australia, witnessed a historical transformation when it was relocated due to an impending flood from a dam. Ov...
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visits L. Champhai village in Kangpokpi districtManipur: During the inspection, senior officials of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) informed the Chief Minister that the work w...
When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
Quote of the Day by Tina Turner: “Age is no issue to me. I think 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the – Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, confidence, individuality and why age is just a number by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on resilience and freedomQuote of the Day by Tina Turner: Tina Turner’s quote, “Age is no issue to me. I think 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the new 50. There are no r...
Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...
In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
Abandoned since 1989, American buys Spanish village for $363,000 as he plans $7 million tourism revival with 44 homes, church, school and barAbandoned since 1989, Spain’s Salto de Castro village has a new owner after American Jason Lee Beckwith bought the historic settlement for ...
In 1944, a routine school day for children turned into deadly tragedy within minutes. A US bomber plane crashed into a classroom full of kidsIn 1944, a routine school morning in the English village of Freckleton turned into a devastating tragedy when a US B-24 Liberator bomber lo...
From $20 million to $100: ‘Donut King’ Ted Ngoy fled from Cambodia to the US and became a multimillionaire in 10 years, lost it all; how he rebuilt his wealthHe fled a dictatorship in Cambodia and came to the US to have a better life. Within ten years of his arrival, Ted Ngoy became a multimillio...
Deadly plague ravaged this Italian island, thousands died and were burned, with ashes rumoured to make up 50% of the ground before it became home to a haunted mental hospitalPoveglia island, once a place of quarantine, is shrouded in a chilling tapestry of disease and demise. Its forsaken hospital stands as a te...
Quote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive... suffering breeds character, character breeds...” — a powerful life lesson on resilience, civil rights, moral endurance, and personal conviction, and why true character is forged through trial rather than ease by the historic civil rights leader known for his nonviolent activismQuote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Don’t you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith...” Beyond a p...
In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...