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Since 1975, Roosevelt Island has used a pneumatic waste system: Residents drop trash into chutes, and it is sucked through tubes at 60 to 70 mph to one collection point- American billionaire wanted to die broke. So he secretly donated his entire wealth of $8 billion and officially died broke in 2023
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to Manhattan
- In 2020, a three-turbine frame was lowered into New York City's East River; six months later, it had sent 210MWh of tide-made power to the U.S. gridA New York project set a U.S. marine energy record using underwater turbines. These turbines generated electricity from the East River's ti...20 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...13 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviationIn 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation....09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Eddie Murphy: ‘If you put your children first, you never make a...’ — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on parenting, decision-making, family, selflessness, struggle, guidance, and personal growth from the legendary comedianQuote of the day by Eddie Murphy explores how putting children first can bring clarity to difficult decisions. The idea speaks to everyday ...04 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, died peacefully at age eighty-nine. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the monar...28 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western HemisphereUS aircraft carriers are stretched thin by operations against Iran. The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East...15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Eddie Murphy: "All inspiration comes from a higher power. The body is a..." — Life lessons from an inspirational quote by the legendary American comedian on creativity, intuition, faith, purpose, self-discovery, and trusting the inner voice that guides us toward inspirationToday's quote of the day by Eddie Murphy: Eddie Murphy’s famous quote offers a deeply spiritual vantage point on the nature of artistic cre...08 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation, his own legacyAs Donald Trump grapples with rising inflation and an escalating conflict with Iran, comparisons with former President Jimmy Carter have re...18 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- What to know about Trump's order shrinking the size of two national monuments in UtahUS President Trump reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These actions reversed prior proclamations m...14 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
- Today in US history, on February 19: From wartime decisions and daring rescues to inventions and military milestonesFebruary 19 marks significant US historical events. In 1942, President Roosevelt ordered Japanese-American internment. The Donner Party was...19 Feb, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- United States carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensionsUS Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement the strike group entered the South China Sea on Saturday, the same day Taiwan reported a large ...24 Jan, 2021, 02.12 PM IST
- US Navy evacuates coronavirus stuck aircraft carrier RooseveltPentagon officials said Wednesday they were rapidly arranging hotel rooms on the Pacific island for many of the personnel, while organizing...02 Apr, 2020, 12.28 PM IST
- Michael Bloomberg has donated $100 million to turn New York City into a tech hubMichael Bloomberg is donating a whopping $100 million to Cornell Tech, he announced during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning.17 Jun, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
- Hillary Clinton's debut campaign rally set for June 13 in New YorkHillary Clinton has been presidential candidate for seven weeks, but her campaign officially launches June 13 with a rally on a New York Ci...01 Jun, 2015, 11.21 PM IST
- New York chases Silicon Valley with Manhattan's Roosevelt island siteNew York City's ambitions to challenge Silicon Valley as a technology center are taking root on a narrow isle in the East River.20 Aug, 2012, 07.22 AM IST
- Japan denies taking up Russia dispute in G8Japan denied it would raise an island row with Moscow at the upcoming Group of Eight summit after a Russian official voiced outrage and que...03 Jul, 2008, 02.12 PM IST
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