
Staten Island: New York's most haunted borough, expert says
A paranormal historian says Staten Island is wall-to-wall ghosts, with quarantine hospitals, the Willowbrook scandal and a mob murder among the sources of its reputation.

A paranormal historian says Staten Island is wall-to-wall ghosts, with quarantine hospitals, the Willowbrook scandal and a mob murder among the sources of its reputation.

Andy Parker, 48, was found dead near where agent Ajay Malik was mauled. Police are testing whether two escaped dogs were involved in both incidents.

Residents of an over-55s manufactured home park in California face a second rent hike this year after the park's sale triggered a property tax reassessment, a dispute with sharp relevance for Australian residential park regulation.

Kerala-born, Delhi-trained model Ravleen Varghese walked her first Victoria's Secret show in Los Angeles, the brand's third since its 2024 revival.

North Melbourne AFLW captain Jasmine Garner says the club's women's team holds “mixed emotions” over the Nick Blakey trade, contradicting claims the club's leaders were comfortable with the deal.

Illawarra Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 91-89 upset of Melbourne United at John Cain Arena, with Makur Maker scoring 23 points in 19 minutes off the bench.

South Africa will make at least three changes for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, with Kagiso Rabada cleared to return and Marques Ackerman and Matthew Breetzke set to bolster the batting.

Nathan Sobey scored 29 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix crushed the Cairns Taipans 115-83 at John Cain Arena to snap their slump.

Scientists have created a new coral family, Laurinqueidae, for a yellow deep-sea coral found off Costa Rica that matched no known group.

Mingus Reedus, son of Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen, accepted an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal on March 9, 2026, months after his August 2025 arrest over an incident involving Olivia Cotter.

PLS Group will spend $1.9 billion expanding its Pilgangoora lithium mine in WA's Pilbara, aiming to rival Greenbushes as the nation's largest hard-rock lithium operation by 2029.

A 16-year study of nearly 200,000 people links eating after dinner or before bed to a 28 percent higher risk of cirrhosis and 36 percent higher risk of fatty liver disease.

India's Sensex jumped over 1,500 points on October 15, 2026, crossing 74,300 despite a global sell-off, as falling oil prices, a stronger rupee and IT gains lifted Dalal Street.

A Macquarie University archaeologist has helped date a 4,500-year-old Bronze Age trading vessel found off Türkiye, with its cargo of amphorae still embedded in the seabed.

India lead 2-1 and can seal the T20I series against the West Indies in Hyderabad, with play starting at 2:30 am AEDT for Australian viewers.

Honda Australia has lifted capped service costs from $199 to $279 for petrol and hybrid models bought from October 2026, while its first EV, the Super-One, keeps the old rate.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is being moved between fortified palaces as Houthi missile and drone strikes kill at least 14 and expose gaps in Saudi air defences.

A wave of revenge killings in North Chennai has exposed how gang bosses continue to run extortion and violence from inside prison.

Daniel Billings, convicted of murdering Molly Ticehurst, has filed a notice to appeal his 28-year sentence, delaying a government review into domestic violence services and prolonging the family's ordeal.

Australian researchers are testing whether paid 30-minute exercise breaks during work shifts can improve heart health, mental well-being, and productivity.

Australians are getting plenty of protein, but a new analysis shows the vast majority are missing out on another essential nutrient: fibre. Health experts warn the national focus on protein may be contributing to a significant dietary gap with serious long-term consequences.

New research shows wetland loss is splitting brolga genetics in southern Australia, but restoration projects are bringing the birds back.

X users are questioning whether Elon Musk used a ghostwriter for his posts on Starlink's delayed approval in India, citing an unusual shift in his writing style.

Tanushree Dutta's harassment allegations expose Bollywood's entrenched patriarchy, a culture of silence that protects abusers and punishes women who dare to speak up.

Singapore briefly tops world pollution rankings as Indonesian wildfires intensify, prompting health warnings and school closures across the region.

Latrell Mitchell has delivered a pointed three-word response to questions about his NRL future, as South Sydney continue to delay contract talks with the star centre.

A 62-year-old woman with recurrent atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy underwent pulse field ablation at BM Birla Heart Hospital. Here's what PFA does and what it means for complex heart patients.

Two of the Bathurst 1000's most devoted fans share five decades of stories from Mount Panorama, from the 'slab-a-day' rule to exploding baked beans.

Israelis commemorated the third anniversary of the October 7 attack while Palestinians endured another day in devastated Gaza, as the region's political landscape has been radically transformed.
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