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Developing·Sep 19, 2026

2026 midterm primary elections and early voting begin across states

Trump rallies in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Whatley ahead of midterms.
Early voting begins across multiple states including Virginia, Minnesota and Illinois for 2026 midterms.

67 stories · 2842 sources

Developing·Sep 15, 2026

Ferry disasters across Southeast Asia and Pacific islands prompt safety concerns

Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea after a 2 a.m. distress call; at least 108 rescued, six dead, about 129 missing.
Deadly ferry incidents in Indonesia and the Philippines renew scrutiny of maritime safety and vessel oversight.

5 stories · 646 sources

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Dolly Parton Mazes Across North America Fund Literacy — 3dAcross the Midwest and South, new or updated corn mazes and fall festivals open, from Emmett’s farm celebrating America’s 250th with a patriotic maze to Mich igan’s eight-acre maze at Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm celebrating apples and accessibility, and Tennessee venues launching Dolly Parton tribute mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library. The growing trend includes family-friendly activities, farm experiences, and charitable ties as communities welcome autumn with varied mazes, festival hours, and ticketing options.

Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — Sep 10, 2026Salvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

More Than 1,000,000 Acres Scorched With Devastating Wildfires — Jul 28, 2026Over one million acres burned across Oregon on Tuesday, with multiple wildfire spreading across the state.

Bill Gates Approved to Buy Acres of Farmland in North Dakota After Deal Was Put On PauseReporting — Jul 8, 2022Bill Gates’ purchase of 2,100 acres of North Dakota farmland has been approved. According to Farms.com, Gates’ Red River Trust company purchased 2,100 acres of farmland for $13.5 million. Before the approval of the…

IJRFederal Court Dismisses Pro-Abortion Groups’ Lawsuit Seeking To Ensure Access To Public FundsSpencer Lombardo · 4 min · 1h

‘I Am Committed’: Texas Land Commissioner Offers Trump Over 1,000 Acres For Mass Deportation — Nov 20, 2024The State of Texas offered Tuesday more than 1,000 acres of land for President-elect Donald Trump to use for his mass deportation efforts. The Trump administration will have roughly 1,400 acres of land in Starr County…

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Bitdeer buys 200 Texas acres, aiming to scale Milam County power capacity — Sep 2, 2026Bitdeer completed a $100 million fee-simple acquisition of roughly 200 acres in Milam County, Texas adjacent to its Rockdale facility to support AI/HPC data-center expansion, granting outright ownership and expanding capacity toward 742 MW (563 MW online; 179 MW pipeline) while leaving interconnection and water-right details to be confirmed. The deal strengthens Bitdeer’s control over development, positions the Rockdale site for future power allocations and potential tenants, and situates the asset about 70 miles from Austin.

Sam Okafor MW is a serious number - curious how ERCOT handles that interconnection request given all the other data centers piling into Texas grid right now.

Sundance Mountain Resort plans 100 acres, high-speed lift 2026/27 — Aug 21, 2026Sundance Mountain Resort is expanding by more than 100 acres for the 2026/27 season, led by the Electric Horseman high-speed quad and a new 1.7-mile Storyteller ridge run that will push total skiable terrain to 605 acres and improve access to the back mountain. The project promises shorter lift times and expanded options for intermediate to expert skiers as the resort completes the first phase of its back-mountain expansion with plans for further terrain additions in the coming years.

Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts State of Emergency — Aug 21, 2026A fast-moving wildfire in Union County near El Dorado rapidly expanded from about 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres, triggering voluntary evacuations and prompting shelter openings as dry, windy conditions elevate fire danger; authorities report aircraft grounding due to bad weather while multiple agencies respond.

Alterra Plans $350 Million Resort Investments — Sep 9, 2026Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $350 million for the 2026-27 season across its resorts, funding terrain expansions, snowmaking upgrades, avalanche-safety installations, guest amenities, and employee housing. Key projects include Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence with the Hail Peak Express adding 200 acres and seven new runs, Tremblant’s Timber Summit expanding terrain in 2027-28 and introducing a new learning area this season, plus remote avalanche control systems at Palisades Tahoe and at Mammoth/June, along with broader snowmaking improvements across several properties.

Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long.

On X · @PopBaseDan and Phil Dodge Naming Ignored Creator DMs with Sour Cherry Challenge in Pop Base InterviewThe @PopBase post shares a clip from their interview with YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester, in which the pair choose an extremely sour cherry rather than reveal which creator’s direct messages they deliberately ignored. Reaction is mostly one-sided and positive among fans, with light-hearted jokes and nostalgia rather than polarized debate.270 likes · 25m

Biden Admin Looks To Open Up 31 Million Acres For Solar After Locking Up Oil, Gas In Huge Swath Of Alaska — Aug 29, 2024The Biden administration proposed to open up tens of millions of acres of public lands to solar development on Thursday after cementing restrictions on oil and gas activity across large swaths of Alaska. The Bureau of…

National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17Travel — Sep 8, 2026Across cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.

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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near PleasantonEnvironment — Jul 21, 2026A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.

Sand Creek Fire Secures FEMA Grant, 31K Acres — Aug 17, 2026Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to Montana to cover up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs for the Sand Creek Fire, which has grown to about 31,652 acres with 1% containment and evacuation orders in place. Separately, FEMA also approved federal assistance for Oregon’s Fielder Mountain Fire to help defray fighting costs through its Fire Management Assistance Grant program.

Trump approves federal aid for Colorado wildfire and flood recovery, individual aid pending — Sep 4, 2026President Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration and public-assistance funding for Colorado communities affected by the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires, including subsequent flooding and debris flows, to cover debris removal and repairs to public infrastructure. Colorado officials say individual assistance and hazard-mitigation funding are still under review, with broader recovery efforts ongoing across Pueblo, Custer, Dolores, and Ouray counties.

Rachel Meyers Good to see federal help finally coming through, hope Dolores and Ouray counties aren't left waiting too long for their share.

DDaily Caller News FoundationFederal Court Dismisses Pro-Abortion Groups’ Attempts To Compete With Pregnancy Centers For Federal FundingA federal court shot down a lawsuit from pro-abortion groups alleging that new grant eligibility guidelines would exclude them from competing for public funds.1h

Colorado River Plan Expands to 3M AF PotentialEnvironment — Aug 21, 2026The Interior Department unveiled a near-term two-year plan that requires Lower Basin states Arizona, California, and Nevada to cut about 1.25 million acre-feet per year for 2027 and 2028, while upstream states are asked to conserve but face no mandatory cuts. The plan is part of a flexible 10-year framework that could trigger larger cuts if conditions worsen, with Arizona bearing the largest reductions among the Lower Basin and ongoing negotiations and voluntary 700,000 acre-feet in additional savings.

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Metro Nashville Expands Beaman Park 300-Acre Acquisition — Jul 24, 2026Nashville is expanding Beaman Park by about 300 acres of adjoining forestland, with The Conservation Fund temporarily holding the land before it is transferred to Metro Nashville Parks for permanent protection. The acquisition, funded by multiple sources including the fund, the Beaman Family, and city money, aims to safeguard one of the Southeast’s largest urban forest ecosystems, boost tree canopy, wildlife habitat, and public recreation.

EACC seeks recovery of Kisumu prison landPolitics — Jul 21, 2026The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has filed civil proceedings to recover 7.6 acres of Kenya Prisons Service land in Milimani, Kisumu, valued about 790 million shillings (roughly 4.3 billion with developments) after alleging it was illegally excised and subdivided into private ownership from a 16-acre public reserve. Investigations point to a 1989 scheme involving a former Assistant Minister and other officials who allegedly used forged documents to transfer the land, now developed as Winam Estate/Grace Ogot Estate.

Biden Admin Locks In Major Restrictions On Alaskan Oil, Mining — Aug 28, 2024The Biden administration finalized major restrictions on 28 million acres of Alaskan land on Tuesday. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is retaining protections from mining and drilling on the 28…

Brown University Donates Land To Native American Tribe — Dec 3, 2024Brown University gave a portion of its Rhode Island property to a Native American Tribe in November after years of negotiations. The Ivy League university transferred approximately 255 acres of “traditional cultural…

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Biden Makes Another Move To Crush Economic Development In AlaskaReporting — Jun 28, 2024The Biden administration announced two steps on Friday to crack down on oil, gas and mining in Alaska. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is advancing a plan to keep 28 million acres of Alaska under…

Furious Republicans Lay Into Biden for His ‘Dictator-Style Land Grab’ in ArizonaOpinion — Aug 9, 2023It sounds so wonderful when you hear President Joe Biden’s words as filtered through the mainstream media: Almost a million acres of public land in Arizona has been designated a national monument, purportedly to…

Educational Farm Throws Magical Christmas Party for People with Special NeedsReporting — Dec 14, 2021Not every event, activity or destination is friendly toward people with special needs and their families, which can make planning trips and holidays a complicated affair for many. Then there’s Navarro Farm, a 5-acre…

Trump Admin Moves To Demolish Biden-Era Coal Crackdown — Sep 29, 2025WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Monday that it will unlock over 13 million acres for coal leasing on federal land, roll back regulations and invest $625 million into the coal industry as part of a…

Trump’s Admin Has One Idea That Could Totally Change How Gov’t Uses Federal Land — Mar 23, 2025Overseeing millions of acres of mostly undeveloped land, the federal government, under the direction of President Donald Trump, is seeking to use its vast resources to address the availability and affordability of homes…

On X · @TouchlineXMohamed Salah records 9 goal contributions in first 6 Turkish Süper Lig games for TrabzonsporThe post highlights Mohamed Salah’s strong start in Turkey: 7 goals and 2 assists across 6 league matches, trending after a hat-trick and assist in a win over Galatasaray at age 34.344 likes · 26m