Four California seniors reported scams in just 24 hours; police say cryptocurrency, gift-card and timeshare schemes cost them more than $315,000
The schemes involve cryptocurrency, timeshares and gift cards. (Representational AI photo) Four seniors in Petaluma, California, have reported separate scams within just 24 hours, with suspected losses adding up to more than $315,000.The cases involved…
A Mexican entrepreneur turned discarded plastic into low-cost homes for families in poverty; each 430-460 sq ft house used 2 tonnes of waste, took 7 days to build and cost families about $280
An EcoDom prototype house built using its plastic panels. Plastic production has increased exponentially over the last few decades. A 2017 study published in Science Advances estimated that 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced globally since…
In 1927, John D Rockefeller Jr secretly used a shell company to buy over 35,000 Wyoming acres for $1.4 million; NPS says acquiring the same amount of Jackson Hole land today would cost over $1 billion
Rockefeller toured Jackson Hole in 1926. (Alamy stock photo) In the 1920s, Jackson Hole in Wyoming was changing quickly. Tourism was growing, development was spreading and wealthy visitors were arriving in the valley for an authentic cowboy experience.…
In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres
Homestead soddy in Box Butte County. Source: History Nebraska – Nebraska.gov In 1870, Robert Ball Anderson, a former slave and Union Army veteran, filed a claim for a 160-acre homestead in Butler County, Nebraska. Severe drought and grasshopper…
Emirates NBD waives fees for cash withdrawals from other ATMs in UAE and GCC as concerns over Iran and US-Israel war grow
UAE, Gulf banking relief amid Iran, US, Israel crises: Emirates NBD scraps ATM withdrawal fees Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banking machines in the UAE and the wider GCC region in an effort to…
Driving from the UAE to Oman this Eid? Visa, insurance and border fees explained
Orange Card, exit fees, visa on arrival: What UAE travelers must know before driving to Oman as eid al-fitr As Eid al-Fitr 2026 approaches, residents of the United Arab Emirates prepare for a long holiday, with many planning a scenic road trip to…
Kuwait’s new expat residency fees and conditions explained: What’s changing in 2026
Kuwait Expat Residency Rules 2026: New Fees, Eligibility and Health Insurance Updates 2026, Kuwait The foreign residency rules have been overhauled, introducing new fee structures and eligibility conditions for foreign residents and their families, as…