A historic mansion in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighbourhood, once associated with a wealthy businessman’s romantic scandal and later linked to an opium den, a theatre, a reported brothel and a World War II officers’ club, has returned to the property market with an asking price of $25 million. Known as the Verdier Mansion, the…

Bokshowan mastered precision tree-felling over time, directing massive trunks without ropes, pulleys or mechanical assistance. The dream of living in the wilderness often starts with the promise of simplicity, but building a home far from modern conveniences requires patience, resilience and a willingness to work with nature on its own terms. For Canadian woodworker Cody…

Cigarette butts are often overlooked when people think about pollution, particularly because of their small size. However, their environmental impact can extend far beyond the places where they are discarded. They contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic that does not readily biodegrade, and can retain toxic substances, including nicotine and other heavy metals. As…

Despite the court’s decision, Trump has not withdrawn his plans for the golf course (AP photos) A US federal judge on Monday stopped President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting down more trees at a historic Washington golf course, where at least 400 trees have already been removed as part of a planned renovation, news agencies…

A California restaurant has raised a record-breaking $75,000 for children battling cancer by selling more than 60,000 cookies during a month-long fundraising campaign. Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery collected the money through its annual Cookies for Cancer initiative, which supports patients receiving care at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in California. The restaurant raised nearly $25,000…

US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump has vowed to overcome the historical trend of the ruling party losing ground in midterm elections, using a rally in Mississippi to campaign for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith ahead of the November 3 polls.Addressing supporters in Corinth on Monday, Trump claimed his rallies had changed the political…