Why California just returned 136 acres of protected coastline to Indigenous tribes, know what this historic decision means

Why California just returned 136 acres of protected coastline to Indigenous tribes, know what this historic decision means

Every piece of land has a history that predates modern civilisation. While some was forest, another was inhabited by generations of tribes who had created their entire life around it. However, the forces of colonisation and development forced upon them the rules that never applied to them in the first place, like giving up their…

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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson files for divorce from wife Shannon ‘Summer’ Wilson after 20 years, couple had no prenup; he owns 8.6% stake worth nearly $1B, while she holds 1% valued at $100M

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson files for divorce from wife Shannon ‘Summer’ Wilson after 20 years, couple had no prenup; he owns 8.6% stake worth nearly $1B, while she holds 1% valued at $100M

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson and wife Shannon ‘Summer’ Wilson are reportedly divorcing after 20 years of marriage, with their combined company stakes worth nearly $1.1 billion. Chip Wilson, the founder of popular athleticwear brand Lululemon, has filed for divorce from his wife and business partner, Shannon ‘Summer’ Wilson, after 20 years of marriage. The couple…

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Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep

Microsoft’s $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep | World News

Sometimes, being a good neighbour is making others feel like they don’t have one at all. Or so it seems with the recent lawsuit being faced by Microsoft’s much-touted $7.3 billion AI data centre in the US. In early 2026, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella proudly announced his company’s data centre in Fairwater, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin…

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55,000 years ago, Neanderthals may have trekked deep into Saudi Arabia when Nefud Desert was covered by lakes and grasslands

55,000 years ago, Neanderthals may have trekked deep into Saudi Arabia when Nefud Desert was covered by lakes and grasslands | World News

Representative Image of Neanderthals exploring a lush Arabian landscape with ancient lakes and wildlife (AI-generated image) A new study suggests Neanderthals may have trekked far deeper into the Arabian Peninsula than scientists previously thought possible, reaching a lakeside site in what is now Saudi Arabia around 55,000 years ago. Researchers examined stone tools from Jebel…

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A West Virginia family with roots around Audra stretching back 175 years donated 47 acres to the state park; one gift increases the entire park by about 13%

A West Virginia family with roots around Audra stretching back 175 years donated 47 acres to the state park; one gift increases the entire park by about 13%

A West Virginia family with ties to the Audra area for over 175 years donated 47 acres to Audra State Park. In September, the Thacker family signed over the property at the state Capitol, along with a $15,000 donation for trails and signs on the new property, known as the Thacker Addition, according to a…

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An 1877 New Jersey house has served as a museum since 1924; after 102 years, a $1.5 million restoration is reviving its hidden 19th-century floors and preparing it to reopen

An 1877 New Jersey house has served as a museum since 1924; after 102 years, a $1.5 million restoration is reviving its hidden 19th-century floors and preparing it to reopen

After more than a century as the home of the Hopewell Museum, a nearly 150-year-old house in Hopewell, New Jersey, is undergoing a $1.5 million restoration designed to preserve its historic character while preparing it for the future. According to a report in the Hopewell Express, the museum is now in the third phase of…

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The US wants to swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for privately owned parcels; any parkland leaving federal ownership would be permanently barred from subdivision and major development

The US wants to swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for privately owned parcels; any parkland leaving federal ownership would be permanently barred from subdivision and major development

An unusual land-swap proposal on a remote Georgia barrier island is putting a new twist on the question of what happens when private property and protected public land overlap. The US National Park Service (NPS) is considering two voluntary land exchanges at Cumberland Island National Seashore, under which it would acquire privately owned parcels in…

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Melinda French Gates' father worked on NASA's Apollo missions; the women engineers she met at his company picnics shaped her thinking

Melinda French Gates’ father worked on NASA’s Apollo missions; the women engineers she met at his company picnics shaped her thinking | World News

Melinda French Gates grew up in a household where science, engineering and education were closely woven into family life. Her father, Raymond Joseph French Jr., was an aerospace engineer whose career included work connected to NASA’s Apollo programme, giving his daughter an early glimpse into the world of space exploration and advanced technology. But some…

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In the late 1920s, mule deer were brought to Catalina Island; now a judge has ordered for 2,000 of them to be culled

In the late 1920s, mule deer were brought to Catalina Island; now a judge has ordered for 2,000 of them to be culled

In the late 1920s, mule deer were brought to California’s Santa Catalina Island, but years later they have grown into an ecological problem that no one is able to contain. Twenty-two animals were brought to the island between 1928 and 1933 and by 1947, the population was about 2,500. Originally native to mainland Southern California,…

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