A century-old mansion with ties to one of Houston’s prominent business families has returned to the property market, with an asking price of $3.995 million. Located at 8 Courtlandt Place near the Montrose neighbourhood, the approximately 5,700-square-foot residence combines early 20th-century architecture with updated interiors and modern amenities. According to the property listing on Compass…

Wall contractors in San Ygnacio, Texas (PC: Elsa Hull) Currently, there’s a battle going on in a small Texas town along the US-Mexico border. Now this particular land battle has also brought a forgotten chapter of history back to life. In 1951, residents of San Ygnacio successfully persuaded the US government to spare their community…

A team of Grade 12 students from Central Peel Secondary School in Brampton, Canada, has won the grand prize in the 2026 Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest. The team included several students of Indian origin and defeated more than 23,000 students from 31 countries. Their project, titled Saoirse, proposed a self-sustaining space settlement for…

The chief executive of Pride in London has been sacked following allegations that he used thousands of pounds worth of sponsor-provided vouchers for personal purchases, including luxury goods.Christopher Joell-Deshields, who denies the accusations, was removed from his role after an independent investigation upheld claims of misconduct. His appeal against the decision was also rejected. What…

For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders. These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector. Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia…