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Couple’s plan for a second modular home runs into council rules
An Australian couple finds themselves in a challenging predicament as their plans for two modular homes on a single plot are stymied by council zoning regulations. While they juggle the burdens of paying both rent and a mortgage without having a home to show for it, recent state reforms promise to streamline modular construction approvals.…
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From Natalie Harp to a mysterious object in space: 5 strange US stories you may have missed
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Idaho riverfront mansion heads to no-reserve auction at $3.86M asking price
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I sweated over getting ‘A’s: Indian-origin founder recounts struggle for ‘brown kids’ in US, says he cried when he got his first 89
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Miami woman faces foreclosure over disputed $55,650 lien
Angelica Martinez bought her Miami home in 2019 after a thorough title search. City inspectors found unpermitted work on her property during a 2024 inspection. Martinez disputes responsibility for fence and driveway work performed before her purchase. A $55,650 lien was placed on her property after alleged non-compliance with city orders. She awaits a mitigation…
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New York City volunteers planted 20,000 marsh seedlings in 2003; 80% were healthy by 2005
New York City’s Big Egg Marsh restoration began with planting 20,000 cordgrass seedlings. Volunteers and scientists worked to re-establish the salt marsh ecosystem. Despite early challenges, vegetation successfully covered over eighty percent of the site. This successful project paved the way for further marsh restoration efforts. Jamaica Bay has since seen over 150 acres of…
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In 2024, a US woman got permits for a home; months after she moved in, officials ordered removal
In Missouri, a woman confronts the daunting prospect of relocating her manufactured home as city officials acknowledge their blunder in approving her permits. Despite admitting their mistake, her request for a zoning variance was turned down, prompting her to consider legal action following the rejection of her appeal. The unfortunate errors have left her with…
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At 16, Michigan student spent $3,500 on Rolex; 5 years later, his watch business topped $10 million
At 16, Michigan student Mason Maressa spent his $3,500 savings on a vintage Rolex Air-King and sold it days later for about $4,000. He reinvested the money into more watches and gradually built Clocked In. Five years later, the 21-year-old says his appointment-only luxury watch business in Grand Haven has crossed $10 million in cumulative…
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Massachusetts brothers started junk business as teens with $4,000 truck; made $3.04 million in 2025
Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney started Junk Teens in 2021 with a used $4,000 pickup truck while they were still teenagers. What began as junk removal and reselling has grown into a business that generated $3.04 million in revenue from more than 5,500 jobs in 2025. The brothers are now targeting $5 million in…
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Where forest weddings help restore 120 acres of habitat
Discover the enchanting Bower Estate, a hidden gem located in Queensland’s hinterland, perfect for a forest wedding. Here, couples can tie the knot enveloped by the stunning natural landscape, with the added benefit of supporting crucial environmental initiatives like bush regeneration. Visitors enjoy unique eco-tours and fresh local cuisine, ensuring a memorable experience while conserving…