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Australian family had to bid for land they thought they owned for decades

An Australian family was forced to prepare for an auction after discovering that a narrow strip of land beside their rural property was not legally theirs, despite generations treating it as part of the farm. The land in Charleys Forest, near Braidwood in New South Wales, had remained registered to…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park seeks new owner after 118 years, 1,400-acre property listed for $34M

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park in Pennsylvania is seeking a new owner for the first time in 118 years. The Campbell family has listed the 1,400-acre property for $34 million. The historic attraction includes an all-water cavern, wildlife park, private airport and other attractions. The family says preserving the property’s…

The Times of India · Sep 25

A Minnesota family farm was sold after receiving approval to be turned into a 262-home community

Heavy machinery has begun grading the former Vierling family farm in Minnesota for a new housing development. The Prior Lake City Council recently approved the plans for the 262-home neighborhood named Vierling Ridge. Pulte Homes aims to complete the main infrastructure by autumn, allowing construction to begin in winter. Various…

The Times of India · Sep 25

'Pure shock': Attorney Mariah Medina breaks silence as Internet debates over her sleeveless dress criticized by a Texas judge

As the Internet debates criminal defense attorney Mariah Medina's sleeveless dress during a hearing for which she got an earful from a female judge in front of other attorneys and defendants, Medina said her reaction was "honestly, pure shock". Yolanda Huff, the judge called her knee-length sleeveless dress a "tank…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Trump embraces Xi as peer, alarms partners and critics

TOI correspondent from Washington: A 48-hour state visit to the United States by China’s President Xi Jinping yielded no immediate major breakthroughs but confirmed the broad impression, in visuals and much as words, that Washington now accepts China as a peer in a new G-2 formulation.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Rwanda researchers turn plastic waste into durable sisal-reinforced tiles

Plastic waste collected in Rwanda has been turned into experimental construction tiles that combine recycled thermoplastics with locally sourced sisal fibres. In a study published in Frontiers in Sustainability titled Manufacturing of plastic tiles based on reinforced sisal and recycled plastic wastes: a case of Rwanda , researchers at Rwanda…

The Times of India · Sep 25

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election, saying his focus is on tackling the cost of living and supporting businesses rather than putting the country through another election campaign.

The Times of India · Sep 25

170 volunteers remove 43,000 pounds of trash from San Antonio dumping site after years of complaints

Around 170 volunteers have removed 43,000 pounds of trash from a long-standing dumping site outside Converse in Bexar County. The property had previously been used as an encampment and had drawn years of complaints. The county initially received a $100,000 cleanup estimate before River Aid San Antonio organized volunteer efforts.…

The Times of India · Sep 25

A Seattle shipbuilder sold his company for $3.5 million in 1906 and built an Orcas Island estate

Robert Moran established a thriving shipbuilding enterprise before shifting his focus to cultivate a serene habitat on Orcas Island. Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, he chose to embrace the beauty of nature and safeguard the area. He generously donated land for what would become Moran State Park, a gift that…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Pakistan goes bananas over giant gorillas dancing to Bollywood songs

In Lahore, a vibrant new trend has emerged where massive gorillas are stealing the spotlight at weddings and celebrations. The concept, launched by Shayen Zahoor after receiving a gorilla costume in April, quickly captured attention on Instagram, amassing over a million views in just two days. This phenomenon led to…

The Times of India · Sep 25