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In 2023, fire destroyed a Michigan school built in 1867, leaving only its brick facade; 3 years later, the site has reopened as a $175,000 public park

Photo credit: Niles Mayor Nick Shelton’s Facebook page A historic school building in Niles, Michigan, was destroyed in a devastating fire in 2023, only the iconic brick facade of the 1867 building remains. For many residents, the loss felt like the end of an era for a site that had served as a school, community…

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‘No free cake’: Vancouver bakery owner calls out NBA star’s family over collaboration request, asks how an NBA legend can’t afford a birthday cake for his kid

Vancouver bakery says no to NBA legend’s free cake collaboration idea. A Vancouver bakery owner has refused to give away a custom birthday cake for free after receiving a request from an assistant representing former NBA star Metta Sandiford-Artest’s family, saying that social-media publicity does not cover the costs of running a small business.Fanny Lam,…

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A Baltimore shopping centre opened in 1947 and declined for decades; 200 local residents became its co-owners, and 3 years later it has 10 new leases and a project expected to bring 100+ jobs

Baltimore shopping centre rebounds as 200 community investors take ownership, with 10 new leases and 100+ jobs (Image Credit: The Kresge Foundation) A Baltimore shopping centre that once served as an important retail destination spent decades struggling with disinvestment and vacant storefronts. Today, Edmondson Village Shopping Center is undergoing a different kind of transformation, driven…

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US automakers urge Congress to ban sale of Chinese cars in America | World News

American automakers calls Congress to block Chinese car sales/Image: Reuters A major US auto trade group is calling Congress to permanently ban Chinese vehicles in the country, warning that growing competition could threaten American auto production and raise data-security concerns.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents most automakers selling vehicles in the United States, requested…

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An Oakland woman answered a frantic call from someone claiming to be Charles Schwab security; minutes later, her entire $12,145 investment account had been wired away

Powell-Loggins continues to deny that she shared information with the callers. (Representational AI photo) Jazz Powell-Loggins usually does not answer calls from numbers she does not recognise. But on July 13, she decided to pick up one such call. The person on the other end claimed to be from Charles Schwab security and told her…

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A Las Vegas crossing guard steps in front of speeding car as it bears down on mother, 2 children; came within 10 feet

A routine school-morning crossing turned into a frightening near-miss in Las Vegas last week when a crossing guard stepped directly into the path of a speeding car to protect a mother and her two children. The incident happened outside Pinecrest Academy St. Rose on Wednesday morning, with dashcam footage later capturing the moment the vehicle…

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In 1905, a Maryland stone mansion was built on nearly 9 wooded acres; after John Harbaugh bought it for $3 million in 2013, the former Ravens coach has now sold it for $6 million

Harbaugh bought the home in the same year that he led the Ravens to their second Super Bowl victory Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has sold his historic Maryland home for $6 million, ending another connection to the city after 18 seasons with the NFL team.The stone mansion is located in Owings Mills,…

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Three women were caught in a deadly Grand Canyon flash flood and clung to a rock ledge for 5 hours; after briefly believing each other had been swept away, a helicopter found them alive

Bright Angel Canyon, damaged by floods, flows into the Colorado River (Image: AP Photo/John Locher) A routine hike through the Grand Canyon turned into a fight for survival when a sudden flash flood sent torrents of muddy water, rocks and debris through the canyon. Three women found themselves trapped during the storm and spent about…

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In 1945, he walked out of Hiroshima alive after the US bombing, 3 days later he was in Nagasaki when the second atomic bomb fell; the story of the only survivor of both atomic bombings

Yamaguchi had spent three months in Hiroshima working on the design of an oil tanker for Mitsubishi. On August 6, 1945, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was preparing to leave Hiroshima. His three-month work assignment was over, and he was ready to return home to Nagasaki, where his wife and infant son were waiting. Instead, he found himself…

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A $5.5M Portland power project could remove 400 trees from Forest Park while powering over 55,000 homes; the deal has split conservation groups

Portland General Electric’s Harborton Reliability Project, which would cut down 400 trees on a 5-acre plot, is facing massive backlash from conservation groups. While the project is yet to gain final approval from City Hall, it is already facing contention.According to a report by Ecoticias.com, the project is vital to maintain reliable power for over…

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