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In Yosemite, scientists monitored 4 ponds for 7 years as invasive bullfrogs were removed; juvenile native turtles reappeared at affected ponds by 2019Scientists observed a decline in juvenile turtles in Yosemite due to invasive bullfrogs preying on them. After nearly eradicating the bullf...
How did Ty Warner build a billion-dollar fortune in America? What was the secret behind Beanie Babies' success?Ty Warner, a Chicago native born in 1944, skyrocketed to fame with the launch of Beanie Babies in 1993. He masterfully crafted demand by re...
Quote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg: 'We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on purpose, inspiration, guidance, empathy, kindness, mentorship and wisdomQuote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg highlights the idea that people can help others through small acts of kindness, guidance and wisdom. He...
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
During the American revolution in 1776, a rebel inventor devised a daring weapon against the British Navy- a bomb-carrying submarineBack in 1776, a clever American inventor created the Turtle, a one-man submarine shaped like an acorn. Its mission was to sneak up on enemy...
Quote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg: 'If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you’ve got to...' Life lessons from inspirational movie quote on active awareness, hard work, personal accountability, success and focusQuote of the day by Whoopi Goldberg focuses on awareness, effort, responsibility and attention. The line, spoken by Sister Mary Clarence in...
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 ...
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...
Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...
California's Tule River tribe had not had beavers on its southern Sierra Nevada lands for decades; now a family of seven is back in the South Fork Tule River watershedIn a historic move, the Tule River Tribe has embraced ancient pictographs to spearhead their beaver restoration project. Reintroducing thes...
Video: Mother orca catches sea turtle; instead of eating it, spends minutes playing with it as calf looks on from nearbyDrone footage captured an orca mother manipulating a sea turtle. Scientists believe this behavior may teach her young cub hunting technique...
Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors sayFederal agents have arrested four individuals linked to an extremist group. They are accused of plotting coordinated bombings across Southe...
Christmas, New Year's Eve time major terror attacks averted in Los Angeles, New Orleans? Five 'far-left' persons arrested for planning IED bombing attacksMajor attacks were planned during New Year's Eve in places in Los Angeles.
Customs department seizes exotic wildlife, including snakes, monitor lizards and turtles at Bhubaneswar airportCustoms officials at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar confiscated a variety of exotic wildlife, including king snakes, mo...
California lifestyle apparel brand Dockers to expand operations in IndiaCalifornia lifestyle apparel brand Dockers is set to enter India, planning to open five stores and expand into 14 cities through Shoppers S...
Meteor Shower: What are the best places to watch meteor shower in California? Details hereNorthern California is full of stunning locations to watch meteor showers, each offering a unique experience.
Apparel Brand Dockers ties up with Ace Turtle for India foray"When we were revising the strategy for brand around three years ago, one of the pieces of the strategy was to grow internationally. And we...
'He-Man' artist and toy designer T. Mark Taylor dies at 80He-man was the muscled frontman for toy manufacturer Mattel's Masters of the Universe franchise, which would later spawn an animated series...
World's oldest fossil sea turtle discoveredScientists have discovered the world's oldest fossilised sea turtle, which is almost completely preserved and dates back to about 120 milli...