In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York’s decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million

Photo (L-R): The Corcoran Group via MansionGlobal.com and Sally Quinn’s website In 1979, Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn and executive editor Ben Bradlee bought the infamous Grey Gardens estate in East Hampton for $220,000, rescuing a decaying 1897 mansion that had become a symbol of bohemian decline. After restoring the 6,000-square-foot home and using it…

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    Hydro generation falls short, strains power supply during non-solar hours in Sept

    Power demand hits 269 GW in Sept as hydropower deficit fuels electricity shortages. NEW DELHI: Hydropower generation fell nearly 12% below the projected requirement in the first six months of FY27 due to the El Nino-induced rain deficit, putting greater pressure on coal-fired generation and leading to shortages, especially during non-solar hours, in several parts…

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    An Iowa family lived on and worked its farmland for 84 years as Tom Woods gradually expanded the operation; now 1,209 acres are being split into 13 tracts and auctioned, ending a family land chapter

    For 84 years, the Woods family lived on and worked a growing patchwork of farmland near Randalia in northeast Iowa. Tom Woods, who grew up in the area, steadily added acres to the operation as properties and funds became available, raising grain and cattle while also helping run a family wholesale business. Now that long…

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    India 0-4 Brazil: Five-time champions prove too much for Blue Tigers in historic Kolkata friendly | Football News

    Soccer Football – International Friendly – India v Brazil – Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India – October 3, 2026 Brazil players and mascot Canarinho acknowledges fans after the match REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary For 27 minutes, India looked ready to make Brazil work for every inch at Salt Lake Stadium. The Blue Tigers arrived with some confidence…

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    ‘Will sign those checks’: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms

    US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump has again promised to give every adult US citizen USD 5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in the November midterm elections.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Trump repeated the pledge, writing: “If Republicans win the House of…

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    Salman Khan was thrown out of school for not paying fees, earned Rs 75 as a background dancer at the age of 14, now has a net worth of Rs 3000 crore |

    Salman Khan may today be among India’s richest actors, but his journey to superstardom came from a family that once faced financial difficulties. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 has estimated Salman’s wealth at Rs 3,000 crore. Shah Rukh Khan tops the list of wealthy Indian actors with an estimated Rs 10,000 crore, while…

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    Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough opened just four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows; by January 2022, the riverside pitches had brought in more than A$50,000

    When a severe drought forced Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough to sell 40 cows, her family faced a frightening financial crisis. Without the regular income from milk sales, everyday costs such as groceries and school fees quickly became hard to pay. To keep the farm going, Rough opened just four unpowered campsites along the river…

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      He deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonetisation; landlord faced unexplained money tax notice under Section 69A, but ITAT Bangalore deletes addition on account of rental income

      The ITAT Bangalore ordered the deletion of the entire addition of Rs 14,96,500 made under Section 69A. (Image for representative purpose only) When it comes to income and taxation, documents and money trail form an important part of the process. This is particularly important when income from any of your sources is in cash. In…

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      Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

      Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts (Image Credit: WLOS) Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, four homes that owners worked to repair after the storm are now set to be demolished. The homes, in Hendersonville’s Cottages at Cypress Run neighbourhood, were among properties damaged by the…

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