Drew Barrymore family’s former LA estate sells for $14.7 million after 6 years

Judy Garland’s former Bel-Air home sold for $5.2m, later changed hands for $11.1m

The historic Bel-Air estate once owned by Judy Garland has been sold for $11.1 million, slightly below its listing price of $11.495 million. Built in 1938 by the renowned architect Wallace Neff, this traditional-style home showcases five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, set amid lush surroundings. Its ties to Garland's rise in Hollywood continue to intrigue potential buyers drawn to its storied past.

Norway recovers 22 mercury containers from Nazi U-boat wreck sunk in 1945

Norwegian authorities are grappling with a serious mercury contamination issue stemming from the sunken U-864 submarine, which met its fate during World War II. Recent investigations discovered leaking mercury containers, prompting worries about environmental repercussions. The government is now exploring strategies to mitigate this contamination, with sealing the wreck being one of the options under consideration by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries in Norway.

Florida county pays $7.8m for 625-acre ranch, stopping 52-home development

In a bid to safeguard a crucial ecological area, Collier County has finalized an agreement to buy Wildflowerz Ranch, preventing any residential construction on its expansive 625 acres. Valued at approximately $7.8 million after two years of negotiations, this acquisition underscores the county's dedication to conservation and wildlife protection. Additionally, the ranch's current cattle operations will remain intact under a lease that lasts until the end of 2027.

Deep inside Chhattisgarh tiger reserve, over 2,000 trees are found girdled. Satellite images show the scale