Springs

A 9-acre Colorado ranch near Aspen has two natural hot springs that heat the house and supply its water; with half a mile of river frontage and its own geothermal system, the property is now asking $5.95 million

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A 9-acre Colorado ranch near Aspen has two natural hot springs that heat the house and supply its water; with half a mile of river frontage and its own geothermal system, the property is now asking $5.95 million

The gated ranch at 14418 Highway 133 has recently entered the market for $5.95 million, bringing together a renovated mountain home, riverside amenities and a remarkably self-contained water and heating system. In Colorado’s Crystal River Valley, some homes come with mountain views. This one comes with something far more unusual: its own natural heating system. … Read more

Why is Tim Cook stepping down? What he plans to do at his Palm Springs vacation home after Apple exit

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Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks guests and officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Apple’s long-term CEO Tim Cook has officially stepped down, passing on the role to John Ternus. This is not a complete exit from the company, as Cook will continue to serve as executive chairman. However, the transition does mark the end of his 15-year tenure as Apple CEO. Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks guests and … Read more

In 1969, a Church’s Fried Chicken co-founder bought 3,000 acres of neglected Texas ranchland; decades of restoration brought long-absent springs and flowing water back

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In 1969, a Church’s Fried Chicken co-founder bought 3,000 acres of neglected Texas ranchland; decades of restoration brought long-absent springs and flowing water back

Bamberger Ranch PreservePhoto credit: https://www.bambergerranch.org Back in 1969, R. C. Bamberger made a bold move that left many locals scratching their heads. The co-founder of Church’s Fried Chicken bought 3,000 acres of badly damaged land in the Texas Hill Country, stepping into a landscape ruined by generations of heavy cattle grazing. The topsoil was washed … Read more

Reno Hawk Fire evacuation map: Wildfire spreads near Somersett; Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul and Cold Springs on alert

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Update: By 5:51 p.m. EDT, the Hawk Fire had burned more than 2,500 acres near Somersett, Nevada, according to Watch Duty. Fresh evacuation warnings have also been issued in Sierra County. Representational. (Unsplash) Initial report: A large wildfire broke out near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, in Washoe County, Nevada on Saturday afternoon. The … Read more