September 22, 2026

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In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open

In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open

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The town of Nahant during a breezy spring day.Photo credit: Canva In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston. The proposal included up to 55,000 square feet of new research and teaching space on a 12-acre coastal parcel that many residents…

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A 33-year-old entrepreneur paid $2.55 million for a neglected 81-room Arkansas hotel; after moving into the property himself, he is spending another $1.1 million rebuilding it

A 33-year-old entrepreneur paid $2.55 million for a neglected 81-room Arkansas hotel; after moving into the property himself, he is spending another $1.1 million rebuilding it

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Some learn business, others are born with a hunch for it. When it comes to Greg Clark, it seems the latter holds true. At 19, he quit his job, paid his rent and was left with just $20 to his name. Today, he is renovating an 81-room hotel in Eureka Springs with a $1.1 million…

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A ‘devil flower’ with no leaves, no branches, no green part has been discovered in a Thai forest, scientists say its bizarre appearance is hiding an even stranger secret

A ‘devil flower’ with no leaves, no branches, no green part has been discovered in a Thai forest, scientists say its bizarre appearance is hiding an even stranger secret

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It has no leaves, no branches and no green parts, and spends much of its life concealed beneath fallen leaves on the forest floor. Scientists have now described a bizarre new flowering plant from Thailand, naming it Thismia daemona, the “devil flower”, for its dark, horn-like appearance. Details of the discovery were reported by Pensoft…

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Joseph Martinek bought a Texas farm in 1911; 115 years later, his descendants donated a conservation easement protecting 470 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat and open space

Joseph Martinek bought a Texas farm in 1911; 115 years later, his descendants donated a conservation easement protecting 470 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat and open space

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From left to right: Tiffany Osburn, TLC Board Member and Deputy State Archeologist; Russell Friemel, landowner; and Sergio Ayala, archeologist. (Photo: Stephen Ramirez) Martinek Farm, located outside La Grange in Fayette County, Texas, has become the county’s latest conservation success story. The property, which has remained connected to the same family since 1911, is now…

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Donald Trump calls Maria Bartiromo a ‘true warrior’ after Fox News exit, says he ‘can’t believe’ she is leaving and warns ‘her fans will not be happy’

Donald Trump calls Maria Bartiromo a ‘true warrior’ after Fox News exit, says he ‘can’t believe’ she is leaving and warns ‘her fans will not be happy’

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US President Donald Trump praises Maria Bartiromo as a “true warrior” after her Fox News exit, saying her fans “will not be happy.” (Photo: Instagram) US President Donald Trump has reacted to Maria Bartiromo’s departure from Fox News Media, praising the longtime television anchor as a “true warrior” and expressing surprise over the network’s decision…

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In 2011, a 39,000-sq-ft Michigan school on a former Air Force base sold for $40,000; 15 years later, one wing has become 5 homes and the 19-acre property is asking $450,000

In 2011, a 39,000-sq-ft Michigan school on a former Air Force base sold for $40,000; 15 years later, one wing has become 5 homes and the 19-acre property is asking $450,000

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A former Michigan school sold for $40,000 in 2011 is now listed for $450,000. (Photo: Realtor.com) A former school building on a Michigan Air Force base has undergone a remarkable transformation since it was sold for just $40,000 in 2011. Fifteen years later, the 39,000-square-foot property has one wing converted into five residential units and…

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Who is Bhavesh Lathiya, a Gujarati businessman dealing with 'Vitamin C and antacid', sentenced to 4.5 years in a US prison in a first-of-its-kind case?

Who is Bhavesh Lathiya, a Gujarati businessman dealing with ‘Vitamin C and antacid’, sentenced to 4.5 years in a US prison in a first-of-its-kind case?

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Indian businessman Bhavesh Lathiya sentenced to 54 months in prison for distributing and smuggling fentanyl precursor chemicals. An Indian chemical company executive has been sentenced to 54 months in a US federal prison in what the US Department of Justice called the first-of-its-kind case as Bhavesh Lathiya is not an American, he does not operate…

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A former California oil field has faced development pressure for 50 years; after a 25-year preservation fight, supporters are $20 million short of a $95 million land purchase

A former California oil field has faced development pressure for 50 years; after a 25-year preservation fight, supporters are $20 million short of a $95 million land purchase

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Sign in West Coyote Hills advertising proposed trails. (Photos: Fullerton Observer) For 50 years, West Coyote Hills in Fullerton, California, has faced the threat of development. The 510-acre open space is a former oil field owned by Chevron-Pacific Coast Homes and surrounded by parts three cities- La Mirada, Buena Park and La Habra.Now, after 25…

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Chinese man studying in Canada arrested by US for espionage-like activities, sister says 'If my brother is a Chinese spy, then I am Trump's father'

Chinese man studying in Canada arrested by US for espionage-like activities, sister says ‘If my brother is a Chinese spy, then I am Trump’s father’

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A Chinese student studying in Canada has been arrested in the US for espionage-like activities as he was seen taking photographs of planes, freight, etc. A Chinese student studying at a Canadian university has been arrested in the United States after US authorities accused him of taking photographs at airports and freight facilities at the…

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In 1978, advocates sought affordable homes in a New York town; nearly 50 years and a landmark court battle later, a $98 million community with 145 homes is finally complete

In 1978, advocates sought affordable homes in a New York town; nearly 50 years and a landmark court battle later, a $98 million community with 145 homes is finally complete

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Representative Image (AI-generated) A proposal that began as a fight for affordable housing in a Long Island community in 1978 has finally resulted in 145 affordable homes. Matinecock Court, a nearly $98 million affordable housing development in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, was completed in 2026 after decades of legal and political obstacles….

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