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In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This extraordinary gem sol...
A forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 millionA forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 mi...
In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back int...
Austin weatherized 625 homes for low-income customers in 2021; Austin Energy estimated 687.5 MWh of annual savings after insulation, sealing and AC workAustin Energy's weatherization initiative has made a notable impact on energy efficiency within low-income households. By providing no-cost...
Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't less emotional: What this behavior means?Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't without feelings or unaffected by pain. Their response may be li...
GFF 2026: After KYC, SBI chief flags ‘Know Your Agent’ as AI enters bankingAgentic AI's growing use in finance necessitates new checks beyond customer identification. Banks may develop a 'Know Your Agent' framework...
‘99% accuracy is not enough’: SBI chairman lays out three rules for trusted AIFinancial institutions must build trust into agentic AI systems from the outset. These systems require 100% accuracy and consistent perform...
India economy to regain its mojo, return to current account surplus: NITI Aayog's LahiriNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri stated the Indian economy is performing reasonably well. He anticipates the nation will soon ac...
Psychology says people who are highly relaxed at all times and do everything very slowly aren't necessarily lazy: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who are highly relaxed at all times and do everything very slowly may not be lazy, unmotivated or less intelligent. ...
Psychology says people who know the difference between needs and wants may have a powerful form of self-controlThe word need carries a more specific meaning in psychology than it does in everyday conversation. People often say, “I need a vacation,” “...
In 1987, 'Funny Girl' Barbra Streisand tried to sell her 17,000-sq-ft Malibu estate but failed; six years later, she gave away the $15 million property for environmental researchBarbra Streisand spent six years trying to sell her sprawling 17,000-sq-ft Ramirez Canyon estate in Malibu, but after the asking price fell...
CA manager with Rs 2.6 lakh salary returns after maternity leave on same pay but was given less responsibilites; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensationDelhi High Court ruled maternity protection includes job responsibilities and career prospects. A Chartered Accountant Rakhi Bisht's role w...
Psychology says people who never answer unknown numbers are not rude, they may be protecting more than their privacyFor many people, declining an unknown call may have little to do with anxiety and more to do with managing personal boundaries. Communicati...
Psychology says being intelligent doesn’t guarantee good test scores: The hidden reason students panic on exam dayPsychology says this does not necessarily indicate that a student lacks intelligence. The ability to understand something and the ability t...
Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial park bill after protests and oppositionThe Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the controversial park preservation bill. This action followed widespread protests from citizen g...
Gen Z is breaking workplace salary taboos: Reddit post sparks debate over why young employees openly discuss payGen Z employees today are embracing open dialogue around salaries and financial goals, shaking up traditional workplace dynamics. In contra...