Discover the enchanting Bower Estate, a hidden gem located in Queensland's hinterland, perfect for a forest wedding. Here, couples can tie the knot enveloped by the stunning natural landscape, with the added benefit of supporting crucial environmental initiatives like bush regeneration. Visitors enjoy unique eco-tours and fresh local cuisine, ensuring a ...

Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney started Junk Teens in 2021 with a used $4,000 pickup truck while they were still teenagers. What began as junk removal and reselling has grown into a business that generated $3.04 million in revenue from more than 5,500 jobs in 2025. The brothers are now targeting $5 million in revenue in 2026.

In an innovative effort to curb evaporation, Los Angeles has deployed millions of shade balls across its reservoir. These floating balls serve a dual purpose: they prevent water loss and protect drinking supplies from dangerous chemical reactions caused by sunlight. Even though creating these balls involved significant water use, they take up to two and a ...

China firmly rebuffs American attempts to influence nations purchasing Russian energy commodities. The US legislative proposal introduces tariffs on significant buyers of Russian oil and gas. Beijing denounces sanctions that lack a foundation in international law or UN backing. For its part, India emphasizes energy security and stays vigilant regarding US ...

A trio of African wild dog brothers undertook a remarkable odyssey covering 4,126 kilometers across Zambia. This unprecedented trek marks the longest documented dispersal by a mammal in Africa. Their journey through various terrains, including natural reserves and areas impacted by humans, highlights the crucial need for habitat connectivity beyond national ...

Actor Nicolas Cage bought Rhode Islands Gray Craig estate for $15.7 million in 2007 and listed it for $15.9 million a year later. The 27-acre property has a 24,000-square-foot stone mansion with 12 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, ocean views, a tennis court, gym and pool. Cage eventually sold the estate for $6.2 million in 2011 to Massachusetts couple Andrew and ...

After being missing for a week, 70-year-old hiker Craig Berg was miraculously found alive on Isle Royale on September 12. The search efforts proved critical, with fellow backpackers aiding in his discovery despite his injuries and hypothermia. Following his rescue, he was airlifted for urgent medical care, bringing an end to a challenging multi-agency ...

Ron Popeils longtime Beverly Hills estate is on the market for $25 million, nearly five years after his death. Popeil and his wife bought the 2.34-acre property for $7.5 million in 2002 and raised their two daughters there. The 14,595-square-foot villa includes a commercial kitchen where Popeil tested kitchen-product prototypes, along with a screening room, ...

Buncombe County is set to embark on an exciting adventure as it unveils plans for its largest public park on Deaverview Mountain. With a generous grant covering the acquisition of the expansive 342-acre property, the county recently greenlit a contract to develop a comprehensive master plan. This plan will serve as a blueprint for creating trails and ...

That Sydneys body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said Make Sixty Great Again. That was enough for Sweeney to be cast out of the proverbial liberal heaven ...

For the eye-catching price of eighty-five million dollars, Atlantic City's Steel Pier, with its storied past, is now on the market. The landmark amusement park provides vast ocean development rights that could lead to exciting future ventures. Purchased by the Catanoso family for just four point two five million fourteen years ago, this beloved destination ...

Colorados lesser prairie-chicken population has fallen from more than 80,000 birds in 1975 to only 89 breeding males in 2024. The Southern Plains Land Trust has acquired nearly 2,100 acres for just under $2 million to restore grassland habitat. The property, near an active breeding site, will be restored with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to support the ...

US forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. This vessel allegedly supported illicit drug trafficking operations for Ecuador's Los Choneros organization. US forces removed the crew and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities after clearing the vessel. The refuelling station was then sunk by US forces ...

In 2026, Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary, evolving from a former landfill into a 264-acre ecological haven. The tireless restoration work has resulted in stunning wetlands, lush woodlands, and diverse wildlife ecosystems. Home to 260+ bird species, the preserve encourages exploration through its accessible trails ...

A rat eradication project on St Agnes and Gugh in the Isles of Scilly began in 2013 after invasive brown rats were found to be threatening nesting seabirds. The islands have remained rat-free since the operation, while Manx shearwater breeding numbers have increased from 22 pairs before eradication to 225 apparently occupied breeding sites recorded in 2025.

Researchers conducted a thirteen-year investigation by excluding kangaroo rats from designated desert areas. The absence of these rodents led to a remarkable uptick in two specific grass species due to reduced soil disruption and seed predation. This transformation in plant life further influenced the activities of other rodents and foraging birds, ...