Nightmare On Moore Street: Boston couple build free Dracula castle; crowds return yearly

Duterte to skip final ICC hearing before Nov. 30 trial

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not appear in the last hearing before the start of his trial for crimes against humanity in the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a document dated Oct. 30, the defense said that the Trial Chamber (TC) III allowed Duterte to skip the fifth status conference on Nov.

Connecticut Volunteers Use Clams to Restore Eelgrass Meadows After 90% Decline

In a creative effort to restore the eelgrass meadows of Long Island Sound, volunteers in Connecticut have adopted an innovative technique. By attaching eelgrass seeds to clam shells, they facilitate the seeds' ability to embed into the seabed, leading to improved growth rates. Although early results show higher eelgrass coverage, there are ongoing concerns about long-term resilience. This initiative is a prime example of community-driven, nature-based environmental restoration strategies.

1300 BC: Spain's copper mine linked to 11 Scandinavian bronze objects, hinting at ancient networks

Excavations at the Las Minillas site in Spain have unveiled substantial copper mining activities dating back to the Late Bronze Age. Investigations revealed a chemical link between the site and bronze artifacts discovered in Scandinavia. Researchers noted extensive mining operations and identified numerous nearby mining locations, indicating that southern Iberia was crucial for copper supply in Europe during this period.

CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted

BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

Anti-Netanyahu bloc weighs direct PM election bill to break political deadlock

Inside Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate and its wildlife conservation drive

Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire

Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers.

California barber taught himself stock trading and built $19 million fortune; now court revives family’s elder abuse claims against Morgan Stanley

Maurice Voce, a successful barber whose financial savvy amassed significant wealth, tragically deteriorated in health prior to his passing. Following his death, concerns arose about the effectiveness of his financial adviser's management amid Voce's cognitive difficulties. His family has since initiated a lawsuit against Morgan Stanley and adviser John Privitelli, alleging financial elder abuse.

Pennsylvania court limits warrantless entry by game wardens onto private hunting lands

20-year-old French student fights viral AI misinformation after fake image gets 1M likes

Théodore Cazals launched an initiative to challenge misleading AI-generated content after encountering a viral fake image. He created an account on X called 'Insane AI Slop', which quickly gained over 133,000 followers. Cazals noted recurring themes, such as poor children and religious content, in submissions he received. His efforts led to YouTube removing channels that posted questionable AI cartoons targeting children.

Country superstar Miranda Lambert: ‘I had a great childhood, but I saw how ugly the world can be’

The country music star burst into Nashville in the early Noughties with her fiery, rebellious songs about domestic abuse, heartbreak and resilience. As her hit collaboration with Ella Langley, ‘Choosin’ Texas’, continues to ride high in the charts, she speaks to Roisin O’Connor about her joyful new album ‘Crisco’, surviving ‘bro country’ and the invaluable advice Dolly Parton gave her

Mark Carney says Canada has a lesson to learn from its 'overdependence' on US

Mark Carney says Canada has a lesson to learn from its ‘overdependence’ on USCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney has weighed in on changing priorities of the country in the midst of trade war with the United States. Speaking to DW after the EU-Canada summit in Montreal, Carney said he and his...