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BLACK HISTORY IN AMERICA
She moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 for a fresh start. Months later, the woman became the region's first Black lawyer and first Black homesteader- In 2016, Montana researchers used drones to drop peanut butter vaccine pellets for prairie dogs, hoping to protect the endangered ferrets that depend on them
- What’s a black hole star? Astronomers spot a strange red object bigger than our entire solar system
- MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’...11 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- In 1988, USDA scientists released just 88 flea beetles in North Dakota; their descendants multiplied into hundreds of millions across North AmericaIn North Dakota, a targeted release of flea beetles marked the beginning of a successful biological control initiative. These beetles flour...11 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- It was Alabama's political heart in 1819. Seven years later, a single political decision, apparently based on exaggerated claims, set Old Cahawba on the path to becoming a ghost townOld Cahawba, once the vibrant capital of Alabama, lost its status in 1826 but flourished as a commercial center, fueled by the cotton indus...06 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan raceAbdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a key general election contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in ...06 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...03 Aug, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- In 1969, California biologist Phil Pister carried endangered Owens pupfish across hazardous terrain in two buckets; in 2024, a seventh refuge population was establishedIn a dramatic rescue in 1969, biologist Phil Pister painstakingly transported the last of the Owens pupfish through challenging landscapes ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- For investors with some patience: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 20%The world is facing challenges and India is no different. The fact is that, in today’s world, managements that have lived through such cris...03 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Warren Buffett's way to distinguish a great investor from a lucky one. Which one are you?In a bull market, everyone looks like a genius. Warren Buffett, having just booked what he believed was the largest one-year gain any Ameri...30 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- 300 mysterious paintings in a cave with no sunlight: For 1500 years, Native Americans kept returning to this site. Now scientists know whyA new study has revealed why Native Americans kept returning to Missouri's Picture Cave for nearly 1,500 years. By radiocarbon dating pigme...30 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once againMost people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NAC...29 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- In 1890, one man released 60 birds in New York Central park. 135 years later, there are 200 million of them across AmericaHow 60 birds became 200 million starlings: European starlings, numbering 200 million, trace their lineage to a 1890 Manhattan release. Euge...28 Jul, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
- Oprah Winfrey says life starts at 44: 72-year-old US billionaire reveals why your biggest career success may come much later than your twentiesOprah Winfrey life starts at 44: US billionaire and television icon Oprah Winfrey in a podcast revealed that her life started at 44, a rema...28 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Freedom 250 Social Security card: Who qualifies for the new limited-edition SSA card and why most Americans won't receive itFreedom 250 Social Security card: The Social Security Administration is rolling out a brand-new card design. Only a select group of America...28 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl devastated America but Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive tree-planting project is still protecting US farmland nearly 90 years laterThe Dust Bowl is one of the worst environmental disasters in American history, but it also sparked one of the country's largest conservatio...27 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- In 1729, a free Black man named Boston was laid to rest. Nearly 300 years later, history found him againBoston free Black man gravestone: A nearly 300-year-old gravestone rediscovered in Boston has revealed the story of Boston, a formerly ensl...27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 1978, a New York mother discovered her son's school stood beside a toxic-waste dump; her campaign evacuated about 950 families and helped create SuperfundA mother's fight for her son's health exposed a toxic chemical dump in Niagara Falls. This crisis led to the evacuation of hundreds of fami...25 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to...” — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, creativity, generosity, success, personal growth, and how sharing your gift can transform your life and the world by the Spanish artist who redefined modern artToday's Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso is more than a famous saying. It is a practical guide for modern life. “The meaning of life is to...24 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
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