In 1949, Pennsylvania shoe salesman Mahlon Haines built a 25-foot-tall work-boot house for $26,000; after falling into ruin, his granddaughter restored it and guests can now sleep inside

What began as an audacious advertising idea for a Pennsylvania shoe businessman in the 1940s is now a roadside landmark where visitors can actually spend the night. The Haines Shoe House, a 25-foot-tall building shaped like a work boot, was built by shoe entrepreneur Mahlon Haines and today operates as a short-term rental. According to…

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Jackie Chan backed a project trying to bring the South China tiger back from the brink; the species hasn’t been confirmed in the wild for decades |

Jackie Chan supported Save China’s Tigers, a conservation project attempting to restore the South China tiger after the subspecies disappeared from confirmed wild sightings decades ago. Once widespread across southern and central China, the tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) suffered a dramatic decline because of hunting, habitat loss and falling prey numbers. Founded by conservationist Li…

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Rahul Gandhi: ‘Your collective voice’: Rahul Gandhi invites students to ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Indore | India News

File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday invited students to join his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ initiative in Indore on September 19, describing it as an opportunity for those…

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Phoenix turned shipping containers into 40 private transitional homes for homeless seniors; each 160-sq-ft unit has a bathroom, and 56 permanent apartments are planned next

The city of Phoenix has decided to tackle homelessness with a new method. What was once designed to carry goods across oceans is now serving a very different purpose in Phoenix, Arizona: giving older people experiencing homelessness a private place to sleep, shower and begin rebuilding their lives.The city recently opened a new project offering…

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ICE arrests Indian truck driver who overstayed in US for more than 8 years | World News

Indian national Satvir Singh arrested in US/Image: ICE Boston US immigration authorities arrested an Indian national who had remained in the country illegally for more than eight years during an enforcement operation at a commercial vehicle inspection station in New Hampshire.Satvir Singh was taken into custody by ICE Boston on September 11 at the inspection…

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Kangana Ranaut hits back at Rakhi Sawant after her comments on her, Smriti Irani: ‘All your favours combined never got you even a sweeper’s job’ | Hindi Movie News

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has hit back at Rakhi Sawant after the latter made controversial remarks about her and actor-politician Smriti Irani. Reacting to Rakhi’s comments, Kangana called her “unsuccessful and bitter” and accused people like her of targeting successful women out of jealousy and envy.Kangana took to Instagram Stories to respond to…

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Visa news: New Zealand launches 6-month work permit for international graduates from November 16. Who can apply?

New Zealand announces new work visas for international students. New Zealand will introduce a new work visa allowing eligible international graduates to work in the country for up to six months after completing their studies, with applications opening on November 16, 2026.The Short-Term Graduate Work Visa is designed for graduates who have completed eligible qualifications…

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Vijay and Ajith Kumar over the years: From 1990s stardom and fan wars to their historic Silverstone reunion that brought the two Tamil cinema icons together | Tamil Movie News

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who also serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, travelled to the United Kingdom to support fellow Tamil star Ajith Kumar at the Silverstone Circuit. Vijay was invited as the official guest to wave the ceremonial green flag at the race, where Ajith competed in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in the…

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