Times of India

Daisy Campanella, 29, left Florida with her husband, Philip, to take on her great-grandmother’s 230-acre Missouri farm. The couple plans to restore the neglected property, preserve its family history, build homes for multiple generations and eventually raise livestock. Though the project comes with challenges, Daisy hopes to create a lasting family homestead.

In 2024, Travis Kelce partnered with breakfast brand Kodiak to donate 25,000 meals to children at Kansas City’s Operation Breakthrough. The contribution came as the nonprofit mourned co-founder Sister Berta, who established the organisation with Sister Corita in 1971. Serving more than 700 children daily, the centre continues their mission of supporting families. Kelce’s donation provided practical help while honouring Sister Berta’s lasting legacy of compassion and community service.

Columbia Dam in New Jersey was removed in 2019 to allow the natural migration of fish. Recent studies show encouraging signs of recovery in fish populations, including American eels and adult American shad. Researchers monitored the river for nine years to assess the ecological impact of the dam's removal. The dam's removal also resulted in measurable improvements in water quality, including changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen levels.

The route, which involves approximately 3,000m of elevation loss along with several uphill stretches, typically takes trekkers three to four days to complete.

In Geku, John Panyang and fellow Adi farmers stand firm against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, fearing for their land and heritage. The situation escalates as security forces confiscate traditional daos from the villagers, igniting community anger. Ongoing protests disrupt agricultural activities, casting doubt on the imminent paddy harvest as the Adi community prioritizes their fight for their ancestral rights over farming needs.

In a landmark decision, a federal court upheld that Maine's foreclosure notification regulations extend protections to non-borrowing spouses. This case highlighted a scenario where a woman faced foreclosure due to her husband's refinancing actions, taken without her consent. The lender's notice was found lacking in clarity regarding amounts owed, underscoring the critical need for adherence to state laws which safeguard homeowners from improper foreclosure practices.

A remarkable effort in California involved restoration crews who revitalized a section of the Lower Tuolumne River, focusing on creating vital salmon habitats and enriching local biodiversity. The project saw the introduction of over 24,000 cubic yards of gravel and 80 boulders, which collectively improved spawning conditions. Almost immediately after the work was completed, salmon flocked to the newly established habitats, showcasing the project's success.