After 50+ years of pulp-mill pollution, regulators propose restoring North Carolina's Roanoke River

Illinois ‘caveman’ home built with Colorado rocks is $59,000

An underground house located in Armington, Illinois, is currently on the market for $59,000. Built in the 1970s, the home features unique rock-lined interiors and circular windows. While the home offers significant size, much of the interior remains unfinished and requires renovation. Buyers should consider potential renovation costs alongside the low asking price per square foot. This property has potential for various uses, including a vacation home or rental.

How Utah locals pushed Kevin O’Leary to cut his AI data centre plan in half

Kevin O’Leary-backed plans for a 40,000-acre AI data centre district in Utah have been cut to about 20,000 acres after strong local opposition. Residents have raised concerns over the project’s energy and water use, environmental impact and public review. Developers say the project could create thousands of jobs and support US computing and national defence.

Utah man builds backyard railroad with 40,000 pounds of gravel for $18,000

Cory Mohl from West Valley City has constructed a remarkable backyard railroad project, aiming to share his love for trains with the community. He dedicated significant time and resources to build around 400 feet of track, attracting local children who delight in riding the miniature train. This charming setup has become a beloved neighborhood fixture, encouraging connections among residents.

Martha Stewart bought Edsel Ford's 63-acre estate in Maine in 1997 and restored its landscape

In 1997, Martha Stewart took over the Skylands estate, diligently preserving its historic architecture and the stunning landscape, initially crafted by Jens Jensen. This remarkable property, once owned by Edsel Ford, encapsulates pivotal elements of American architectural history connected to the Ford lineage. With the help of landscape architect Patrick Chassé, Stewart revitalized the estate’s gardens to harmonize with the natural environment.

'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot

Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.

Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Dallas gives developers 10 months to buy 72-story Bank of America Plaza & keep $103M incentives

OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information'

The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

Hanford landfill has taken 20 million tons of waste since 1996 and is expanding

France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protests

The French government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its 2027 budget proposal, as it faces pressure over its ballooning public debt. But it's likely to face opposition, especially on proposals that would cap pension increases. Meanwhile, protests by high school students over resources and conditions in classrooms have spread across the country, with the budget likely to further inflame tensions.

Pakistan forces kill 7 TTP militants amid rising violence along Afghan border

Figures from the Centre for Research and Security Studies show that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was Pakistan's worst-hit region for violence in the third quarter of 2025. It recorded 638 violence-related deaths, accounting for nearly 71 per cent of the national total, along with 221 violent incidents, or more than 67 per cent of the total.