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Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

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Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

The waterfall drops 92 feet into a pool surrounded by ferns, moss-covered rocks and a basalt cliff Oregon has approved a $2 million purchase of Abiqua Falls, ending concerns that the famous 92-foot waterfall could remain in private hands after its owner put the property up for sale earlier this year. The deal includes the … Read more

Is it legal for Trump to ban media networks from White House? DoJ says access is ‘privilege, not a right’

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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House. (AFP)

After US President Donald Trump banned three media outlets from covering him and accessing the White House, the media houses have taken the matter to court. The three outlets sued the Trump administration over the “ban” on their White House access. US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House. (AFP) … Read more

‘White House access privilege, not right’: DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters

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'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters

File photo: An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS The Trump administration has told a federal court that the president can restrict reporters’ access to the White House, including … Read more

‘Will not be deflected from our duty’: CNN holds ground after Trump ban, no access to White House

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'Will not be deflected from our duty': CNN holds ground after Trump ban, no access to White House

CNN issues statement after Trump ban. CNN issued a statement after its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds, saying the network would continue reporting on the US government despite what it described as attempts to restrict its access.“CNN’s mission to report on the US government will continue regardless of any attempts to … Read more

In July, Montana protected 34,610 acres in the Cabinet Mountains; a proposed second phase would add 13,297 acres, creating a 47,907-acre conservation corridor with permanent public access

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In July, Montana protected 34,610 acres in the Cabinet Mountains; a proposed second phase would add 13,297 acres, creating a 47,907-acre conservation corridor with permanent public access

For generations, the forests of northwest Montana have been more than timberland. They have provided habitat for wildlife, working forests for local communities and places where people hunt, hike and explore. Now, state officials are working to give a large stretch of that landscape permanent protection. According to Western News and Daily Inter Lake, Montana … Read more

Texas bought a 1,700-acre Hill Country ranch for a new state park; unlike nearby Garner, planners want it rugged, with Frio River access only after miles of backcountry hiking

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Texas bought a 1,700-acre Hill Country ranch for a new state park; unlike nearby Garner, planners want it rugged, with Frio River access only after miles of backcountry hiking

Texas park authorities have acquired a 1,720-acre ranch in Uvalde County to create Bear Creek State Park, offering outdoor visitors a more natural and rugged alternative to the heavily developed recreation areas nearby. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the property was purchased for $33.5 million using a one-time state appropriation. It … Read more

On Martha’s Vineyard, buyers can pay up to $650,000 for a ‘beach key’ that comes with ownership of a tiny piece of non-buildable beachfront and access to a private beach

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On Martha’s Vineyard, buyers can pay up to $650,000 for a ‘beach key’ that comes with ownership of a tiny piece of non-buildable beachfront and access to a private beach

Spending half a million dollars on a house makes sense. So does dropping that on a condo or an investment property. But what if it’s used for a ‘beach key’? On Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the south coast of Massachusetts, people are laying down $650,000, but not for the love of the vineyard. Not … Read more

In 1844, a Mexican land grant gave settlers rights across what is now an 80,000-acre Colorado ranch; nearly two centuries later, the access fight has become the state’s longest-running land dispute

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In 1844, a Mexican land grant gave settlers rights across what is now an 80,000-acre Colorado ranch; nearly two centuries later, the access fight has become the state’s longest-running land dispute

The Sangre de Cristo Land Grant was established in 1844 under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. A land dispute in Colorado dates back to an 1844 Mexican land grant and continues to involve questions over who can access the property and for what purposes. The land, now known as Cielo Vista Ranch and traditionally called … Read more

In 2024, a developer paid $4 million for 83 acres outside Yosemite; two years later the US is considering a land swap for a private access road through the park

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In 2024, a developer paid $4 million for 83 acres outside Yosemite; two years later the US is considering a land swap for a private access road through the park

The National Park Service is examining whether a land exchange can be carried out under federal law A Nevada-based developer is seeking a land exchange that could allow a private road to be built through Yosemite National Park, giving access to an 83-acre property just outside the park. The Trump administration is considering the proposal, … Read more

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

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From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

GDANSK, – Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by U.S. … Read more