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A $45 million San Francisco mansion once owned by Larry Ellison kept its new buyer secret for a year; the 11,000-square-foot Billionaires Row property has now been traced to investor Chuck Esserman

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A $45 million San Francisco mansion once owned by Larry Ellison kept its new buyer secret for a year; the 11,000-square-foot Billionaires Row property has now been traced to investor Chuck Esserman

The mystery buyer behind one of San Francisco’s most secretive real estate deals has finally been identified, nearly a year after an off-market sale transferred a $45 million mansion on Billionaires Row. Private equity investor Chuck Esserman bought the 10,742-square-foot Pacific Heights home formerly owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, according to the San Francisco … Read more

California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California’s best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

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California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California's best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

California state officials have completed the purchase of 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown, securing a large area that researchers say is highly likely to remain suitable for western Joshua trees as the climate changes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) completed the purchase on August 24, 2026. The land is northwest … Read more

In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada’s Yukon; its partnerships have now helped create 204 crossings and protect 24 million hectares

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In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada's Yukon; its partnerships have now helped create 204 crossings and protect 24 million hectares

Thirty-three years after scientists began an ambitious effort to reconnect wild areas across North America, a cross-border conservation project stretching from Wyoming to northern Canada has been named a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, launched in 1993, has helped establish 204 wildlife crossings and protect about 24 million … Read more

Kailua Target shooting reports: What’s happening near Kailua Fall Festival in Oahu?

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Witnesses reported gunfire after an alleged fight at the Kailua Fall Festival (Unsplash)

Update: A deadly shooting investigation is underway near Kailua Fall Festival in Hawaii after Honolulu police confirmed an active murder investigation near a Target store in Kailua on Saturday night. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area as officers continue working at the scene. Witnesses reported gunfire after an alleged fight at the … Read more

Nor’easter turns dangerous across US Northeast as winds hit 70 mph, flights cancelled, flooding spreads – watch video

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US Northeast under siege as powerful Nor’easter brings 70-mph winds, flooding, outages and flight chaos. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

An unusually powerful Nor’easter turned dangerous across the northeastern United States on Sunday, with wind gusts reaching 70 mph, heavy rain triggering flooding concerns and hundreds of flights cancelled as New YorkBoston and Philadelphia faced severe weather. US Northeast under siege as powerful Nor’easter brings 70-mph winds, flooding, outages and flight chaos. (AP Photo/Robert F. … Read more

Why did GoFundMe shut down the viral Texas fundraiser for 81-year-old man Donald Johnson?

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GoFundMe removes fundraiser that raised over $280,000 for Donald Johnson and his wife after citing “factual misrepresentations." (GoFundMe )

GoFundMe has removed a viral fundraiser created for an 81-year-old Texas man who was reportedly working to support his wife’s cancer treatment. The platform has now confirmed that it found “factual misrepresentations” in the campaign and has since removed it. GoFundMe removes fundraiser that raised over $280,000 for Donald Johnson and his wife after citing … Read more

Celeb Flynn trial: How and when did Ashley Flynn learn about husband’s affair with Alleigha Botner? Shocking details out

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Alleigha Botner recounted her relationship with Caleb Flynn, which developed over 18 months while he was married. She testified about the secrecy, her regrets, and Flynn's attitude towards his wife Ashley. (X)

The woman who allegedly had an 18-month affair with Caleb Flynn provided testimony regarding their clandestine relationship, the measures undertaken to conceal it, and the statements she claims Flynn made concerning his wife Ashley before her death. Alleigha Botner recounted her relationship with Caleb Flynn, which developed over 18 months while he was married. She … Read more

South Africa mass shootings leave 27 dead: What we know

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Police investigate a mass shooting in South Africa as 27 people are killed in attacks near Johannesburg and Cape Town. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (AFP)

Twenty-seven people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa within hours of each other, adding to the country’s long-running problem of gun violence. Police investigate a mass shooting in South Africa as 27 people are killed in attacks near Johannesburg and Cape Town. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (AFP) The first … Read more

Who are Michael Burgwald and Courtland Rae? Two FBI agents demoted over probe into Stephen Miller’s wife

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The FBI reassigned two counterterrorism supervisors after disagreements and a controversial inquiry into calls directed at Stephen Miller's wife. (REUTERS)

Two experienced FBI counterterrorism supervisors have been reassigned from their positions following a dispute regarding an investigation into alleged harassing phone calls directed at the spouse of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Milleraccording to multiple sources briefed on the situation who spoke with MS NOW. The FBI reassigned two counterterrorism supervisors after disagreements … Read more

RAF Fairford: UK police arrest several men under explosives act in ‘major incident’ near US air base

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Police officers block a road near the RAF Fairford airbase after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard (REUTERS)

British law enforcement officials announced on Sunday morning that multiple individuals had been taken into custody on suspicion of committing violations related to explosives legislation in proximity to a significant military installation housing United States armed forces in southwestern England. Police officers block a road near the RAF Fairford airbase after police declared a major … Read more