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In Pocahontas County, Iowa, two neighbouring parcels of land have found a new purpose through a donation that will keep them available for wildlife and public recreation. The properties, given by two families, cover a combined 21 acres of mixed habitat and natural space south of Pocahontas. Rather than remaining under private ownership, the land…

A $5 million campaign helped restore Wilson’s childhood home, which reopened as an arts centre in August 2022. Some houses preserve memories, while others hold the beginnings of stories that eventually shape generations. In Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, a modest childhood home has become a lasting tribute to one of America’s most celebrated playwrights, August…

Image: The MacArthur Foundation The MacArthur Foundation has named 20 fellows whose work spans climate science, history, philosophy, chemistry, poetry, dance and jazz. The prize rewards people rather than projects, and nobody can apply for it. Nominations feed a selection process lasting years, and many recipients say they were stunned by the news. The recognition…

File photo – US President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference as Marco Rubio, right, and Pete Hegseth listen US secretary of state Marco Rubio has dismissed reports that he is considering leaving the Trump administration following the Republican Party’s setbacks in the midterm elections, saying that completing President Donald Trump’s second term has…

A Utah man was found to have spent at least $367,599 during his divorce on purchases including an Airstream trailer, a BMW for one daughter and jewellery for his daughters. The district court found that Brandon Reynolds Bonham had violated court orders by spending marital money without his wife’s consent.It also found that he had…

Elon Musk deleted posts on X after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, despite his financial backing of Republican candidates Elon Musk has deleted social media posts urging voters to support Republican candidates in the US midterm elections, after Democrats made significant gains and secured control of both chambers of Congress.The…

Trump issued fresh threats to Iran US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington could take further action against the country while signalling that he would prefer to avoid additional destruction. He also asserted that Tehran could not move ahead with its nuclear programme without US approval.“I…