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Moby bought Hollywoods Wolfs Lair for $3.925m, later sold it for $12.4m

In 2010, musician Moby bought Wolfs Lair, a castle-like estate built in 1927 in the Hollywood Hills, for $3.925 million. He restored the 3.3-acre property while preserving its original character and period details. Four years later, he sold the estate for $12.4 million, approximately $8.475 million more than his original purchase price.

The Times of India 13 Oct 2026 1:05 pm

Florida to execute prisoner who killed cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence

A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 11:42 am

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 11:32 am

After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande

The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 11:08 am

Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace but 132,000 killings

Colombias new government says over 132,000 people have been killed, and armed group membership has increased from 6,000 to almost 30,000, in the decade since the country signed a highly touted peace agreement with its largest rebel group

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 8:03 am

From Sanctions to Diesel Deals: Trump Desperate to Lower Fuel Prices Before Midterms

Trump's deal with Russia suggests hes desperate to lower fuel prices before the midterm elections, which are likely to go badly for Republicans. ... The post From Sanctions to Diesel Deals: Trump Desperate to Lower Fuel Prices Before Midterms appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 13 Oct 2026 4:53 am

Burning Man Culture

Re-enchantment and the neo-pagan culture of Burning Man is already coming to you through your use of Big Tech goods and services, so it is not something you can afford to ignore or hide from, explains Christian researcher and author Carl Teichrib in this interview on Behind The Deep State with The New American magazines ... The post Burning Man Culture & Re-Enchantment Coming to YOU appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 13 Oct 2026 4:30 am

Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachels remnants swamped Nevada

The National Weather Service has issued more flood watches and is warning of more showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Southwest after the remnants of tropical storm Rachel caused severe flooding in Nevada over the weekend

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 12:12 am

Unsaid About

Though Democrats wont advocate Biden-era immigration policies before the midterms, theyll likely resurrect them if they regain power. ... The post Unsaid About Bidens Immigration Trespasses: They Werent Bidens appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 13 Oct 2026 12:09 am

Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for change

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 12:08 am

Archbishop of US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

The archbishop who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military is condemning the proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution

ABC News 13 Oct 2026 12:00 am

FDA Proposes Expanding Food Chemical Exemptions

Apart from the fact that the federal government has no constitutional authority over food safety, the issue raises questions about RFK, Jr.s MAHA agenda. ... The post FDA Proposes Expanding Food Chemical Exemptions appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 12 Oct 2026 11:22 pm

MTG Answers Trump After Receiving

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene raked Trump over the coals after receiving a campaign email asking whether he had done something wrong. ... The post MTG Answers Trump After Receiving Did I Do Something Wrong? Campaign Appeal appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 12 Oct 2026 10:32 pm

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

Native American people celebrate their history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches

ABC News 12 Oct 2026 8:53 pm

North Dakota Apologizes For Contributing Nothing To Nation

BISMARCK, NDAdmitting that it had let the other 49 states do pretty much all of the heavy lifting, North Dakota issued a formal apology Tuesday for contributing nothing to the nations greatness.Look, we acknowledge that we dont exactly bring much to the table besides being a cold, windy rectangle on the map, and for that [] The post North Dakota Apologizes For Contributing Nothing To Nations Greatness appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 12 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

What To Know About The Potential Russian Plague Outbreak

In the Russian city of Irkutsk, the death of a plague researcher from a mysterious illness has stoked fears of an outbreak. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the emerging situation. Q: What is the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute? A: An on-the-nose alibi. Q: Should I be worried? A: You might want [] The post What To Know About The Potential Russian Plague Outbreak appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 12 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Audubon Society Formally Excommunicates Penguins

NEW YORKCondemning the semiaquatic seabirds heretical acts as an affront to the principles the organization was founded to sustain, Audubon Society officials released a statement Monday formally excommunicating penguins. These flightless beasts have committed acts of unforgivable schism against the avian community, and in the eyes of the Audubon Society penguins are now fallen birds, [] The post Audubon Society Formally Excommunicates Penguins appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 12 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California

Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest

ABC News 12 Oct 2026 4:12 pm

Ohio protects 5,165 acres across 58 family farms from future development

Ohio has greenlit local sponsors to secure agricultural easements on 58 family-owned farms, aiming to safeguard farmland from non-agricultural development. Through the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, farmers can keep cultivating their land while ensuring its preservation. Presently, more than 111,000 acres across 62 counties are safeguarded from development. With federal funding poised to enhance these efforts, local sponsors can apply for the 2027 program for further conservation.

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 4:00 pm

Kevin Durants $10m college center serves 200 students a year, 96% get accepted

Kevin Durant has committed $10 million to help students access higher education in his Maryland community. This initiative supports over 200 students each year, with a college acceptance rate exceeding 96%. The Durant Center, opened in January 2019, provides resources for students from underserved backgrounds. College Track assists participants from ninth grade through college to overcome barriers. Durant's foundation aims to positively impact local youth by enhancing their educational opportunities.

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Michigan couple loses court fight over 50-foot strip claimed through deed error

A Michigan couple has lost a legal battle over a 50-foot-wide strip of land they claimed was wrongly excluded from their property because of an error in a 1965 deed. The couple, who bought their land at a 2015 tax sale, argued that previous owners had used the disputed area for decades. However, two surveys placed the land within their neighbour's property. On October 9, 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against the couple, citing insufficient evidence to establish ownership.

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 11:04 am

Tyler Perrys $750,000 gift helped pay back taxes for 300 Atlanta seniors

Tyler Perry has made a significant donation of $750,000 to assist low-income senior citizens in Atlanta. This contribution will help more than 300 seniors pay overdue property taxes and remain in their homes. Additionally, it will support a pilot program for another 100 seniors facing property tax increases. Mayor Dickens emphasized the importance of preserving the homes of longstanding residents amid Atlanta's growth.

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 11:03 am

Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage as Darline Graham, Annie Andrews snipe in Senate race

Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their social media feud to the debate stage as they vie for an open Senate seat in South Carolina

ABC News 12 Oct 2026 9:15 am

Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump must cancel remaining television commercials funded by taxpayer money. The ads were challenged as an illegal use of funds for political propaganda, which violates federal law. The judge's restraining order prevents further development or airing of these advertisements during the order's duration. The Department of Homeland Security had used $20 million in appropriated funds for this ad campaign.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 7:35 am

Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexicos Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon pounds Mexicos Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm

ABC News 12 Oct 2026 6:47 am

Erie shooter who killed 8 was familys patriarch, slain toddlers dad says

The gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed, acquaintance says.

ABC News 12 Oct 2026 4:44 am

Washington golf course could lose up to 529 trees as lawsuit challenges redesign

The National Park Service has proposed the removal of 529 trees at East Potomac Golf Links as part of their maintenance strategy, sparking legal disputes. Park proponents are worried about how this redevelopment might affect local recreation. Concerns also revolve around preserving the historic landscape and transparency about future developments. Despite these discussions, the golf course remains operational while plans evolve.

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 2:57 am

Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case

A businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials.

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 10:07 pm

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1s Singapore Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1s Singapore Grand Prix

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 8:18 pm

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Isaias has left nearly 396,000 customers without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 8:12 pm

Marathoner Already Pissing Self Half-Mile In

The post Marathoner Already Pissing Self Half-Mile In appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 11 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act

Patrick Dewayne Smith is rebuilding his life after serving 13 years in prison on drug charges

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 5:15 pm

4 family members and shooter dead in rural Georgia shooting

Georgia police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in a rural home that left five people dead, including the shooter

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 8:47 am

Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 8:15 am

DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 8:15 am

LGB-free? Many Young Teen Girls Are Ditching

Sexual devolutionary (LGB) identification, once all the rage among young people, is now diminishing, with young teen girls leading the way. ... The post LGB-free? Many Young Teen Girls Are Ditching Gay and Bi Identification appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 11 Oct 2026 1:39 am

Utah couple cycles 3,634 miles across America, raises $23,000 for charities

A couple from Utah marked their 40th wedding anniversary with an epic cycling adventure across the United States, covering more than 3,600 miles in 87 days. Their mission was to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing and food assistance. Along the way, they navigated diverse terrains and overcame significant obstacles, bringing attention to the plight of families grappling with housing and food insecurity.

The Times of India 11 Oct 2026 12:56 am

Philadelphia cop killed, another hurt responding to reports of man with gun

The officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun, police said.

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 12:48 am

Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign

The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the White House as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course

ABC News 11 Oct 2026 12:44 am

Florida cybersecurity owner accused of secretly paying hackers over $8 million

Zohar Pinhasi, the owner of MonsterCloud, faces charges of wire fraud related to his cybersecurity business. Prosecutors allege he misrepresented his firm's capabilities to clients facing ransomware attacks. Instead of recovering data without ransom payment, he secretly paid attackers and charged clients significantly higher fees. Pinhasi allegedly collected over $19 million while paying more than $8 million in ransoms.

The Times of India 10 Oct 2026 11:52 pm

Trump says 'I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president'

He blames President Zelenskyy for high diesel prices.

ABC News 10 Oct 2026 11:30 pm

Two Roads Converge to Arrive at a More Censored Internet

Congress and state attorneys general are using different routes to force internet platforms to strip away users anonymity by pretending to want to know who is a minor. ... The post Two Roads Converge to Arrive at a More Censored Internet appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 10 Oct 2026 9:30 pm