Harry Potter fans will be spellbound by this Ghent hotel haunt

3-ft python in car, runaway pig, knife-wielding crab: 5 stange stories from US you missed

1840s Brooklyn townhouse bought for $5.35M now asks $12.75M after a full restoration

A restored 1840s Brooklyn Heights townhouse that sold for $5.35 million in 2023 is now listed for $12.75 million. The five-level, 6,000-sq-ft home retains its 1848 Greek Revival character while its electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other systems have been rebuilt.

An Oregon farming couple had 13 wind turbines placed on their land; while crops continued around them

In Sherman County, Oregon, a wheat-farming family thrives, thanks to the wind turbines dotting their property. These turbines not only allow for uninterrupted traditional farming practices but also generate crucial income through payments from renewable energy projects. The McCullough family's success story highlights a unique blend of agriculture and sustainable energy, benefiting not just them but also providing significant tax revenue that nurtures local services and supports rural infrastructure.

Elizabeth Mata bought 94 acres in North Carolina in 1973; an I-540 corridor later restricted 9.93 acres

In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court has resolved a crucial land dispute involving landowner Elizabeth Mata. The court ruled that the state’s long-standing restrictions on her property, stemming from a proposed highway project, constituted indefinite takings. This ruling mandates proper compensation under eminent domain principles. The determination of the exact compensation will now be delegated back to trial courts, marking an essential step in the legal proceedings.

Did Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis break up? 'It's hard to go from in love to let go in a week wih no warning'

Elon Musk-Shivon Zilis breakup: Shivon showed her September 24 conversation with Elon where Elon told her that he did not realize that the dinner with Xi included "significant other," or he would have invited her. The breakup happened in one week, Shivon said, adding that there was no warning and that she was hurting.

Hegseth orders military ‘stand-down’ so troops can cast ballots in midterms: ‘We’re not telling you who to vote for’

In a recent poll, 57 percent of likely military voters said they would support a Republican candidate over a Democrat

Strictly Come Dancing movie week: Film-inspired routines for this weekend’s show revealed

The stars return to the dance floor on Saturday for the second live show of the season

Europe to release ‘massive amount of diesel’ after Trump’s supply threat

G7 leaders agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel in scramble to avert Trump’s threatened ban on US exports to the bloc

Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ against NATO aggression: Why Kaliningrad is latest flashpoint

The latest exchange over Kaliningrad therefore reflects a broader security dilemma: NATO says its military exercises are intended to deter threats and protect its members, while Russia portrays the same activities as preparations for aggression against its territory.

Elon Musk’s longtime partner Shivon Zilis announces he ended relationship with ‘no warning’

Zilis and Musk share four children together

Beloved US jumbo cookie chain abruptly closes all shops: report

Shop was known for its jumbo cookies and seasonal flavors