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A new 11,400-sq-ft Fisher House in New York will give veteran families 12 free suites near medical care; at full occupancy, the home is expected to save families a combined $700,000 in lodging costs each year

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A new 11,400-sq-ft Fisher House in New York will give veteran families 12 free suites near medical care; at full occupancy, the home is expected to save families a combined $700,000 in lodging costs each year

Photo credit: Fisher House Foundation/ Instagram A new Fisher House has opened its doors in Montrose, New York, offering veteran families a place to stay at no cost while their loved ones receive treatment at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. The 11,400-square-foot home features 12 wheelchair-accessible suites and is designed to keep families close … Read more

Three siblings in Essex cut down their neighbours’ 33-foot Leylandii trees after a boundary row; the dispute ended with about £30,500 in damages and £178,668 in the neighbours’ legal costs

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Three siblings in Essex cut down their neighbours’ 33-foot Leylandii trees after a boundary row; the dispute ended with about £30,500 in damages and £178,668 in the neighbours’ legal costs

View from Robert McCarthy’s home towards the old Leylandii trees at the bottom of the garden. (Photos: The Standard) Three siblings in Essex were ordered to pay about £30,500 in damages and £178,668 in their neighbours’ legal costs after cutting down a row of 33-foot Leylandii trees during a long-running boundary dispute. The court found … Read more

US diesel prices hit record high: Could rising fuel costs trigger a stock market crash?

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US diesel prices hit a record high as fuel costs rise across the country. (AFP)

US diesel prices have hit a new all-time record as fuel costs continue to rise. Gasoline prices are also climbing across the country, adding to concerns about higher costs for consumers and businesses. The national average price of regular gasoline reached $4.48 per gallon on Monday. That is up from $4.32 per gallon a week … Read more

Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir ‘at all costs’; Imran Khan’s sisters challenge detention orders

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Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir 'at all costs'; Imran Khan's sisters challenge detention orders

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s sisters challenge detention orders in court, demand immediate release Pakistan’s opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will proceed with its planned September 27 protest demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, even as legal challenges have been filed against the preventive detention of his three sisters.A petition was filed in the … Read more

Buying a home in 2026? What US buyers should know about mortgage rates and loan costs

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US homebuyers in 2026 need to understand mortgage rates, costs and loan types before buying a home. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

A mortgage is a loan that helps people buy a home without paying the full price upfront. The home itself acts as collateral for the loan. This means the lender has a legal claim on the property until the mortgage is fully paid. US homebuyers in 2026 need to understand mortgage rates, costs and loan … Read more

Iran war costs US $45.1 billion; fatalities possibly higher than 18 reported by Pentagon

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Iran war costs US $45.1 billion; fatalities possibly higher than 18 reported by Pentagon

File photo: Shredded tents, destroyed jet: Images reveal hidden scale of Iranian strikes on US Gulf bases The human and material cost of America’s war with Iran is proving larger than previously disclosed, with the Pentagon telling Congress that the conflict has cost $45.1 billion so far, while a Washington Post report said the number … Read more

This mattress costs ₹7 crore and is made of horsehair; why the ultra-rich are buying it

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This mattress costs ₹7 crore and is made of horsehair; why the ultra-rich are buying it

Drake is known to own the first Grand Vividus and has publicly spoken about his obsession with luxury beds. A mattress is one of the few things people use every day for years. But would you spend ₹7 crore on one? That is the approximate price attached to the Grand Vividus, a luxury mattress made … Read more

In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

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In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

New York City The City of New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Wetlands Strategy In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs. Instead of laying miles of underground concrete pipes, the city preserved and restored natural streams, ponds, and … Read more