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Texas family ends 8-year fight over 65,000-acre ranch worth at least $60m
After years of contention, the heirs of the historic Brite Ranch have finally reached an agreement to split the vast 65,000-acre estate. This ranch, steeped in family history, has faced scrutiny from a court case…
Hertfordshire drops 3,750-home plan after public consultation
Hertsmere Borough Council has decided to withdraw multiple large housing projects based on community feedback from public consultations. The updated Local Plan still aims to provide over 14,000 homes, focusing on urban areas. This action…
Francis Ford Coppola turned abandoned Belize lodge into 20-room resort
In 1981, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola bought an abandoned hunting lodge in the forests of Belize and turned it into a private family retreat. Twelve years later, it opened as Blancaneaux Lodge, a 20-room resort.…
Michael Dell, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore’s funds among 8 largest university gifts
Ken Griffin just made a huge splash in the world of philanthropy by donating a whopping $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University! This massive gift includes $2 billion for a cutting-edge campus in Miami and…