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In 2003, Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it; preservation groups paid over $7.5 million to keep the Illinois landmark on its original site

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In 2003, Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it; preservation groups paid over $7.5 million to keep the Illinois landmark on its original site

The Farnsworth House was built for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat (Image Credit: William E. Dunlap via National Trust for Historic Preservation) A modernist house in Illinois came surprisingly close to being taken apart and moved away from the landscape it was designed for. In 2003, the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies … Read more

US green card rules lawsuit: Why unions and immigrant groups are challenging Trump administration in court

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Green card applicants in the US: What a new lawsuit says about Trump administration’s immigration rules. (X/@unumihaimedia)

Labor unions, university faculty groups and immigrant rights advocates have sued the Trump administration over two immigration policies they say could make it harder for eligible immigrants already living in the United States to obtain green cards without leaving the country. Green card applicants in the US: What a new lawsuit says about Trump administration’s … Read more

Three rare snake species bred at Prague Zoo for the first time; two groups of young descend from animals seized from smugglers

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Three rare snake species bred at Prague Zoo for the first time; two groups of young descend from animals seized from smugglers

In late July 2026, Prague Zoo announced a rare triple success in its reptile collection, three snake species that had never bred there before produced young. Rough-scaled pythons hatched from a clutch of eggs, Nosy Komba ground boas gave birth to live young, and Tartar sand boas added a litter of their own. The animals … Read more

US biologists searching the Mojave Desert found six previously unknown Mojave poppy bee population groups; the new evidence helped determine the tiny specialist bee does not need endangered-species listing

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US biologists searching the Mojave Desert found six previously unknown Mojave poppy bee population groups; the new evidence helped determine the tiny specialist bee does not need endangered-species listing

US biologists searching the Mojave Desert have discovered six previously unknown population groups of the Mojave poppy bee, giving scientists a broader picture of the tiny insect’s distribution and helping the US Fish and Wildlife Service conclude that the species does not currently require protection under the Endangered Species Act, the agency said in an … Read more

Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers

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Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers

Portsmouth, On September 6, 2026, two Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboats brought around 120 migrants ashore at Portsmouth. They were met by a protest, where far-right demonstrators verbally abused lifeboat crew. The crew’s names, addresses and photographs were later circulated online. Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers The protest in the Eastney … Read more

US visa policy: 3 new groups to face online background vetting from October 1; Key details here

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Starting October 1, media professionals and their families applying for US non-immigrant visas must publicly share their social media profiles. (AI Generated/Grok)

Starting from October 1, international media professionals, Mexican and Canadian specialists, and their family members accompanying them will be subject to compulsory examination of their public social media profiles during the US non-immigrant visa application process. Starting October 1, media professionals and their families applying for US non-immigrant visas must publicly share their social media … Read more

For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

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For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

NEW YORK — For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemorethe Grammy winner’s latest contributions offer more than just money. For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he was dropped … Read more

From Iraq to Yemen: How Iran-linked groups are putting Saudi energy routes under pressure

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From Iraq to Yemen: How Iran-linked groups are putting Saudi energy routes under pressure

A satellite image shows smoke rising from area near East-West oil pipeline, in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Picture credit: Reuters) Saudi Arabia on Saturday has temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack on the vital energy conduit, in an escalation that has put further pressure on Iraq and raised fresh concerns … Read more

‘Seeking end to sanctions regime’: US human rights groups sue Trump over ICC crackdown

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‘Seeking end to sanctions regime’: US human rights groups sue Trump over ICC crackdown

US president Donald Trump being sued by human rights groups over sanctions on ICC Four major US human rights organisations have sued the Trump administration over its sanctions campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the measures are unconstitutional and restrict their ability to work with the court.The lawsuit, filed in New York … Read more