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Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry toll-free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.5 million vehicles each year- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a year
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- 25 years after 9/11, TSA allows some visitors to enter American airport gates without ticketsTwenty-five years after 9/11 transformed US airport security, some non-flyers can once again accompany loved ones to the gate. TSA’s new Ga...11 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Trump claims Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm electionsPresident Trump stated the Iran war will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections. He accused Tehran of seeking nuclear weap...10 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- A 1998 Texas experiment mixed printer toner into asphalt, and tests found it could make the mix strongerA recent study reveals that adding waste toner to asphalt binder can significantly improve its performance. With just a ten percent additio...08 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- US to sell Bell helicopters worth $150 million to IraqThe US State Department has approved a potential $150 million helicopter sale to Iraq. This significant military package includes Bell 412E...05 Sep, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...04 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...03 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...29 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq decline as tech sector falls, US prepares to impose more Iran sanctionsWall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined on Monday, dragged down by a sharp sell-off in technology and semiconductor stocks.Investors reac...25 Aug, 2026, 02.14 AM IST
- California startup JetZero’s ‘manta ray’ plane could change air travel forever: 250-seat Z4 aims to fly 5,750 miles and use up to 50% less fuelCalifornia startup JetZero is innovating the aviation industry with a new aircraft featuring a blended-wing-body design, aimed at accommoda...18 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Travelling within the US? Immigration lawyers warn Indians as migrants report airport detentionsImmigration lawyers are warning foreign nationals in the US to exercise caution while travelling on domestic flights after reports of incre...04 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- Trump admin pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into USThe Trump administration's latest initiative focuses on improving policies for Mexican train crews by mandating that they grasp key safety ...01 Aug, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
- US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missionsThe FAA is proposing new rules to speed up commercial space mission approvals. These changes aim to simplify licensing by waiving environme...29 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Pilot in his 20s sky-writes 'I'm bored' during 2-hour flight over northwest EnglandA young pilot spelled "I'm bored" across the sky during a routine test flight. This journey was a scheduled test run after maintenance work...15 Jul, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safetyCities and states in the United States are using AI to monitor and repair ageing roads. Hawaii, San Jose and Texas are adopting cameras and...15 Nov, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
- Texas approves plan to mandate Tesla tech for EV chargers despite oppositionThe decision by Texas - the biggest recipient of a $5 billion program meant to electrify U.S. highways - is being closely watched by other ...16 Aug, 2023, 11.15 PM IST
- EV charging firms oppose Texas' 'premature' plan to mandate Tesla standardA group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas' plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging sta...01 Jul, 2023, 04.35 PM IST
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