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He worked 100-hour weeks to rescue a bankrupt North Carolina boat company. Decades later, it drew $400 million-plus offers, but at 83, he did something unexpectedAfter working 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt North Carolina boat company, Eddie Smith Jr. built Grady-White Boats into a thriving...- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from floodingChristmas trees that have been tossed aside are being repurposed on South Padre Island to bolster the natural dunes crucial for the Kemp's ...
- In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
- Everyone mocked Florida for dumping 500,000 tonnes of shells into the sea — 17 years later, fish, turtles and dolphins came backFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
- Walgreens to close more stores in 2026 - Check list of pharmacy giant's locations shutting down across the USWalgreens is closing stores across many states as part of its 2026 operational streamlining plan. The company aims to improve profitability...
- For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
- In 1695, pirates captured Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's royal ship and vanished after looting tens of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver. The first coin from the treasure was found 300 years later.Rare Arabian coins unearthed in America provide new evidence about a historic pirate heist. Captain Henry Every's crew stole vast treasure ...
- Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisisItaly has suspended Schengen border-free travel with Spain for one month. This action follows a significant migrant influx into the Spanish...
- In 2018, an Indonesian teenager’s floating fishing hut broke free during a storm; he drifted for 49 days as more than 10 ships passed without seeing himAn Indonesian teenager's remarkable survival story began when fierce winds snapped the ropes of his fishing platform, casting him into the ...
- In the 1970s, the US introduced four carp species to control weeds; decades later, these carp spread as far as Minnesota, threatening native fishFour Chinese carp species were imported to southern fish farms in the 1970s. These fish escaped into the Mississippi River system after flo...
- Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche nomination to avoid Senate concessionsPresident Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. This action stems from demands for concessions on a tax immuni...
- How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
- Elizabeth Waddell missing case takes a stunning turn after family releases new surveillance video of North Carolina mom as mystery deepensElizabeth Waddell missing: New surveillance footage of Elizabeth Waddell shows the North Carolina mother walking into the water near her Gr...
- The landing boat that became a D-Day legend: In 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, a patent was filed that helped defeat Nazi GermanyHiggins boat: Andrew Higgins patented a landing craft with a bow ramp on December 8, 1941. This invention, the Higgins Boat, enabled troops...
- In 1898, an immigrant engineer invented wireless technology, created a battery-powered boat and operated it with a pocket-size remote while everyone thought it was magic: How Nikola Tesla demonstrated the world's first radio-controlled vessel 'Telautomaton'?In 1898, an immigrant inventor created a remote-controlled boat powered by a battery and operated it with the help of radio signals while e...
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...
- American Airlines restores flight operations after nationwide ground stop - Check out the glitch behind brief disruptionAmerican Airlines resumed normal flight operations after resolving an IT issue. This technology disruption had prompted the Federal Aviatio...
- Lindsey Graham's funeral to be attended by Trump, Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Washington bids farewell to key allyLindsey Graham funeral: Washington prepares for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, honoring his strong support for Israel and Ukraine. Inter...
- Seaplane carrying 11 crashes into island north of Seattle, all aboard are rescuedVideos posted on social media show the aircraft banking to one side as it flies low over the water near some boats close to shore. The plan...
- US identifies soldier killed while disposing of downed Iranian drone in IraqSergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a drone detonation in Iraq. He was killed in action on July 19 at Erbil Air Base. Swinton was...
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