James Cagney and brother bought California grassland in the 1940s; after parts were sold, six decades later the remaining 417 acres became a wildlife havenHollywood actor James Cagney and his brother William once owned hundreds of acres near Ramona, California. Decades later, 417 acres of the ...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
In 1992, Congress authorized the removal of 2 dams that had blocked salmon for a century. 24 years later, the Elwha River once again flowed freely from the Olympic Mountains to the seaElwha River Restoration changed one of America’s most remarkable river recovery stories. Two dams once blocked salmon from reaching upstrea...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Love getting a summer tan? Dermatologists reveal why severe sunburns should never be ignoredRecent findings reveal that severe sunburns can dramatically increase the chances of developing skin cancer in adulthood, particularly a ty...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Soros: "It's not whether you're right or wrong, but how much money you make when..." The investing lesson behind his famous words on risk, conviction, making smarter decisions and knowing when to cut lossesQuote of the Day by George Soros explores the investing wisdom behind his famous words, “It's not whether you're right or wrong, but how mu...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Walking on sand burns up to 2.5 times more energy than pavement, turning an easy 30-minute barefoot beach stroll into a surprisingly intense workoutA 1998 study found that walking on dry sand can require up to 2.5 times more metabolic energy than walking on a firm surface. But there is ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the “elephant brain” coach who was always several moves ahead, passes awayThe baseball world mourns the loss of Stanley "Skip" Bertman, who dedicated his life to LSU athletics, passing away at 88. Under his helm, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: 'The price of greatness is...' - The iconic leader's enduring message that true greatness is defined by the burdens you are willing to carryQuote of the day by Winston Churchill: Winston Churchill led Britain through World War II with powerful speeches. His words offered hope an...
25 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Spain expects to welcome 100 million tourists this yearSpain anticipates a record 100 million foreign tourists this year, with summer arrivals projected to surge by 6%. Middle East instability i...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansionThe rapid emergence and spread of AI has become a defining feature of the U.S. economy, of prime interest to Federal Reserve officials tr...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake rattles coastal Los Angeles County, no damage reportedA mild earthquake hit near Manhattan Beach. The quake measured 3.4 on the Richter scale. Tremors were felt across Los Angeles County. The U...
11 Jun, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
Post lockdown, tourism rebooted along Goa's beaches — and so did litterAccording to the research study titled "Spatio-temporal assessment of Covid-19 lockdown impact on beach litter status and composition in Go...
20 Mar, 2022, 09.06 AM IST
Government set to invite private companies for making India's islands world class tourist hubsNITI Aayog hopes to use the agreement, developed in consultation with the ministry of tourism, as base document for developing specific eco...
27 Sep, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
Soak up the sun on a luxury vacation in BarbadosBarbados attracts visitors who love to live the good life close to the beach.
23 Feb, 2017, 02.09 PM IST
Indian American Suja Lowenthal announces bid to run for mayor in Long BeachChennai-born Indian American Suja Lowenthal has announced her bid to run for Mayor of Long Beach, which is the second largest city in Los A...
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