Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina: ‘The most wonderful thing’

California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.

In 2014, ship with 32M illegal cigarettes was sunk off Ireland; 12 years later, marine life has colonised the wreck

In a fascinating move, the MV Shingle was purposefully submerged along Ireland's northwest coast, transforming into a thriving artificial reef. Legal challenges and its deteriorating state made scrapping impractical, leading to its sinking in 2024. As marine life increasingly flourishes around the wreck, the area has seen a spike in biodiversity and year-round visitor interest, highlighting the necessity of effectively managing these ecological projects for lasting benefits.

In 1934, J.C. Hunter offered 43,200 acres for $237,600; 35 years later, his ranch was sold for $1.5M

In 1934, J.C. Hunter proposed a land donation to the government for national park purposes, though it did not proceed. Years later, in 1969, his son, J.C. Hunter Jr., facilitated the sale of a much larger land parcel to the government, constituting more than 90% of what would eventually become Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

In 2016, one Arkansas pantry sparked a global movement of 2,301 mini pantries

Pakistan forces accused of quadcopter blast that killed 2 children in Balochistan

Houthis hit Yemen's Aden airport, claim attacks on Saudi Arabia

Florida man arrested after placing virus on woman’s PC, shared private info

Bob Hope’s 2,308-acre California ranch became federal parkland after $16.7M sale

California couple say they spent $300,000 fixing alleged county damage, then got $676,703 bill

A California couple says Santa Clara County entered their property to address a landslide threatening a public road, left the hillside damaged and later billed them $676,703.22 for the work. The couple says it spent more than $300,000 repairing hazardous conditions allegedly caused by the county. A federal judge has now dismissed their current complaint but allowed them to amend several constitutional claims, keeping part of the legal battle alive.

Six of the world's richest people who are not leaving their billions worth of fortune to their children

Prominent billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Warren Buffett are choosing not to pass on their immense wealth to their children, believing in the value of independence. As the world anticipates a massive transfer of wealth over the coming two decades, these affluent individuals prioritize philanthropy and social good, seeking to make a lasting positive impact rather than simply leaving riches behind.

Outlander star Steven Cree opens Armenia sanctuary for three rescued bears

Cornell brings in ex-Justice official to review school's handling of sex assault claims

ITHACA, N.Y. — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. Sally Yates, who was a deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, will spearhead the review, the trustees said in an announcement. The assessment is to include how the Ivy League university investigates reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment, what support students get, how the disciplinary process works, campus police responses and oversight of fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. The announcement comes after days of outrage and demonstrations over Cornell’s response to a complaint from a woman known publicly only as Jane Doe, who told campus police in November 2024 that she had been sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity brothers the month before after being pressured into drinking and taking drugs. No criminal charges have been filed. The Chi Phi chapter at C