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Photos of New Albany home with living room over creek stun online

A unique mid-century home in New Albany, Ohio, with a living room suspended over a creek, is receiving online attention after its listing photos were posted by Zillow Gone Wild.

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Global Atlas Obscura Apr 13
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois

The sky at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie feels enormous, a vista unlike any other. About an hour southwest of Chicago, on land that once housed the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Midewin  was the first national tallgrass prairie in the United States. It was established in 1996 after the Army transferred the land to the U.S. Forest Service. During World War II and the Cold War, this expanse produced and stored munitions. After the plant was decommissioned, local advocates, conservation groups, and federal agencies pushed to restore the site to its original ecosystem. The result is a vast patchwork of recovering prairie, wetlands, and oak savanna spread across roughly 20,000 acres in Will County, Illinois. Tallgrass prairie once covered an estimated 170 million acres of North America. Today, less than one percent remains, making restoration here both symbolic and urgent. The Forest Service and partner organizations use prescribed burns and native seed plantings to rebuild the intrica

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
UCLA men’s basketball gets commitment from Jaylen Petty

The UCLA men’s basketball team landed a big addition for its backcourt Sunday, receiving a commitment from former Texas Tech freshman guard Jaylen Petty. The move continued a trend of adding young players out of the transfer portal. Bruins coach Mick Cronin previously landed forwards Filip Jovic and Sergej Macura, each of whom also has...

Global Atlas Obscura Apr 13
Makanda Boardwalk in Makanda, Illinois

The town of Makanda has a proud history of reinvention. Founded as a camp for workers building the Central Illinois Railroad in 1845, the town boomed as a way station for freight destined for Chicago.  After early growth tied to agriculture and the railroad, the town saw decline when the railroad rerouted and traffic dwindled. In the 1970s, artists and craftspeople began moving in, drawn by the rolling Shawnee Hills and the town’s low rents. At the heart of this revival was the historic Makanda Boardwalk.  When it was first built, this elevated wooden walkway kept foot traffic out of the muddy streets, serving railroad travelers passing through what was then a bustling stop along the Illinois Central line. Today, it is lined with galleries, artisan shops, and eclectic storefronts, and feels less like a relic of past commerce and more like a refuge for the creatively inclined. Visitors can stroll the wooden planks today and find locally made jewelry, pottery, and more at Visions art gal

Science Space.com Apr 13
'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky on April 13, 2029 — here's why this once-in-a-lifetime event is worth traveling for

A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Apr 13
Portage Theater Restoration Advances As New Owner Takes Over Repairs

Chris Bauman of Zenith Music Group has applied for grant funding and begun cleaning the interior of the historical theater, which went into receivership under the previous owner.

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 13
04/13/2026: A Warm Week Ahead

It's an active stretch ahead, but it's a stretch nonetheless that will feature temperatures more typical for June than mid-April. By Thursday, temperatures in the Capital Region have a solid chance of topping out at 80 degrees or higher before cooler air begins to move in towards the end of the forecast.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 13
Footage captures meteor flying across the sky

Footage appears to capture a meteor from various angles across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Science Smithsonian Mag Apr 13
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence Was Breaking News. Here's How the Founding Document Reached the American Public

A new book by historian Emily Sneff records the journeys of the Declaration's first printed copies, tracking their reception in the Thirteen Colonies and overseas

Technology Wired Apr 13
The 4 Best Water Filter Pitchers (2026): PFAS, Microplastics

Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy metals and forever chemicals.

Boston, MA NBC Boston Apr 13
Severe weather possible Tuesday in Mass., temps could reach 80 for some

At long last it’s here! Summer-like warmth takes over this week. It’s so warm, it’s going to feel like the middle of June. Winds are driving in warmer air from the southwest today. Those brisk winds will be enough to pop our temperature up to about 70 degrees. But this is the type of wind that’ll shake you around side-to-side in your car. This week’s forecast for the coast is a tricky one. Timing is everything. And it all hinges on the sea breeze.If the sea breeze gets going too early, it’ll ruin Boston Logan’s chance at hitting 70 tomorrow. But if that chilly breeze holds off long enough, and the sun heats the ground, then we’ll push past 70. By Tuesday afternoon, radar will be lit up with showers and storms punching into western New England. Daytime heating will give extra energy to these storms. We think that action arrives in Boston later in the evening. Wednesday features more sea breezes for Boston Logan International Airport. Bottom line:

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb reunite on ‘Today’ show for first time in a year: ‘Like old times’

The journalists, who made history in 2018 as the first all-female duo to host the morning program, have not co-hosted since January 2025.