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A Texas courthouse built in 1914 has sat empty since 1977 as reuse plans failed and renovation estimates reached $120 million; the county has now awarded a $1.3 million demolition contract

Nueces County leaders have voted unanimously to award a $1.3 million contract to demolish the historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse in downtown Corpus Christi. The decision brings nearly five decades of debate over the deteriorating building closer to an end. The Nueces County Commissioners Court approved a plan that allows contractors to remove asbestos and…

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Todd Chrisley and wife Julie hit with $1.57 million IRS tax lien after Donald Trump’s 2025 pardon; claims involve 2021 and 2022 taxes, separate from couple’s $36 million bank fraud and tax evasion case |

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s latest IRS tax lien puts their finances back in the spotlight months after Donald Trump’s pardon. (Photo: Getty Images) Reality TV personalities Todd Chrisley and wife Julie are facing renewed financial scrutiny after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a federal tax lien of approximately $1.57 million against them in Davidson…

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Indian Seafarers: Two vessels carrying 24 Indian seafarers hit by projectiles, drone in separate incidents; all safe | India News

Indian seafarers safe after tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz and another off Romania (representative image) NEW DELHI: Two vessels carrying a total of 24 Indian seafarers were struck in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and off Romania, Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday, adding that all crew members were safe…

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‘American workers should come first in their own country’: Republicans bring new bill to make H-1B visa salary threshold $140,000

What is the H-1B visa threshold? New bill proposes to increase it to $140,000. At a time when Vice President JD Vance announced that he would like the H-1B visa program to be abolished, a few Republican leaders have proposed a new legislation to increase the salary threshold of the H-1B visa holders so that…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to Pennsylvania federal prison after reports of luxury lifestyle and fight behind bars, spokesperson says, ‘We hope that his time at the new facility will be productive’ |

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to Pennsylvania federal prison after reports of luxury lifestyle and fight behind bars, spokesperson says, ‘We hope that his time at the new facility will be productive’ Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been shifted to a federal prison in Pennsylvania. The move follows reports that he was enjoying a lavish…

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Horoscope Today, October 16, 2026: Some Chinese Zodiac Animals May Get Support Today, While Others Should Watch Their Promises

The horoscope for October 16, 2026, highlights a Gui Hai Day dominated by the Yin Water Pig. People are advised to trust their instincts while confirming facts before acting on decisions. Zodiac signs such as Rabbit and Tiger are set to experience good luck, facilitating communication and cooperation. In contrast, Snake and Monkey may face…

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‘While with Nitish, I got 9 people murdered’: Anant Singh’s shocking claim, then clarification | India News

Anant Singh later clarified that his remark was misinterpreted. NEW DELHI: Bihar MLA Anant Singh made a shocking claim that he had got “nine people murdered” while supporting Nitish Kumar. The JD(U) leader Singh made the remark during an interview with news agency IANS while describing his long association with the party supremo.Recalling his sacrifices…

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Indian-origin Met Police officer charged with attempted rape, sexual assault in London | World News

PC Harman Singh charged with attempted rape and sexual assault in UK. An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear before a London court after being charged with attempted rape, sexual assault and intentional strangulation over alleged offences against a woman earlier this year.Police Constable Harman Singh, attached to the force’s North Area command…

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When R Madhavan said son Vedaant was still far from the Olympics, revealed how he taught him the difference between success, fame and popularity: ‘It is wrong to compare kids’ |

Actor R Madhavan’s son Vedaant is an athlete and quite popular, however, the actor has always made sure to keep him grounded with reality checks time and again. The actor also acknowledged that Vedaant receives considerable media attention because of his celebrity status, something both father and son are conscious of. Vedaant is a swimmer…

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