In 2016, a family donated its 42-acre Pennsylvania estate as a free public garden; after surviving an eminent-domain threat, Stoneleigh has now expanded by 10 acres to 52

The expansion is an unusual second chapter for Stoneleigh, which was converted to a free public garden in 2016 when the family that owned the estate gifted it to Natural Lands. Two pieces of a historic Pennsylvania landscape were separated by a fence and a property line for more than a century. That division will…

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Zebra mussel DNA detected in Utah’s Colorado River for first time, raising alarm over invasive species threat across the Upper Colorado River basin |

An invasive species threat has reached a new stretch of the Colorado River, after scientists detected zebra mussel DNA in Utah’s portion of the river for the first time. The discovery has raised concerns among wildlife officials because zebra mussels can spread rapidly once established, potentially damaging infrastructure, disrupting recreation and altering freshwater ecosystems. The…

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In the 1800s, red foxes were brought to California for hunting. Decades later, the light-footed Ridgway’s rail declined to just 5 breeding pairs |

A red fox introduced to California more than a century ago might seem far removed from the fate of a small marsh bird. Yet the two became linked in the coastal wetlands of Southern California, where the light-footed Ridgway’s rail has struggled to survive. The bird spends much of its time concealed among cordgrass and…

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Mystery Turkish firm ordered by council to tear down holiday homes built without planning permission after hundreds of trees cut down in 500-year-old woodland, 100 ordered to replace those lost

Turkish firm ordered to remove unauthorised holiday homes from ancient English woodland. (Photo: SWNS) A mysterious Turkish firm has been ordered to undo major changes made to an ancient woodland in West Yorkshire after a planning inspector found that much of the development could not remain on the site.According to SWNS, Azara Gid San, an…

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Tim Curry Death News: Tim Curry passes away at 80: Former co-stars Carol Burnett, Michael McKean, Luke Evans and other Hollywood celebs pay touching tribute |

Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor Tim Curry, who passed away at age 80.The actor, singer and voice performer best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘ and Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 horror miniseries ‘It’ and the hit kid’s film ‘Home Alone 2’, passed away, late Tuesday night…

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Nepal floods: Aerial views reveal trail of destruction after powerful surge of ice, mud and boulders

Trail of devastation caused by floods Nepal came under the sudden force of a massive flood on Wednesday, leaving a trail of devastation as the Himalayan fury claimed at least 165 lives and left more than 800 people missing.The Himalayan nation’s northern region bore the brunt of the disaster, with Rasuwa district on China-Nepal border…

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Dolly Parton’s USD 650 million empire: A look into her business ventures over the years |

A look into Dolly Parton’s overall empire worth USD 650 million. (Instagram) Over the years, since she started her career as an 18-year-old in Nashville, Dolly Parton created an empire. Her business prowess was unmatched, which she often credited to her father. From starting. Charitable initiatives to her own production company and more. Here is…

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FaZe Adapt and Maya Higa’s Alaska trip takes terrifying turn as massive coastal brown bear charges toward them

FaZe Adapt and Maya Higa had a frightening moment during their Alaska trip when a massive coastal brown bear suddenly moved toward them as they sat nearby. The scary encounter left Adapt believing that something terrible could happen. As the huge bear came closer, Adapt became visibly shaken and later explained how scared he was….

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Fight after follow-on: Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis defy India but Sri Lanka stare at series defeat in Colombo | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant successfully stumps to dismiss Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara during day four of the second test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP) Sri Lanka’s young guns Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha once again emerged as bright spots in an otherwise difficult series, producing gritty knocks…

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