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In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...- New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concreteA bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps wast...
- Before Bittu Tabahi, actor Madhavan had praised an Andhra man's fight to clean an ancient stepwell. 300 volunteers came forward to helpAbbayi Kanth's social media post drew attention to a disgracefully polluted temple well in Andhra Pradesh, sparking a remarkable response, ...
- China's Temu may have spent as much as $962 millionon Meta ads in the UK and Europe, with 73 of its top 100 creators likely fakeTemu may have spent nearly one billion dollars on Meta ads promoting products. Research suggests many boosted accounts likely do not repres...
- These five wind turbine blades retired after 15 years in the Netherlands. Today, it serves as a children’s playground in RotterdamIn a creative initiative, five decommissioned wind turbine blades were transformed into a vibrant playground for children in Rotterdam. Fea...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
- Europe is moving gold out of US vaults as central banks rethink where to keep reservesThe world’s gold is changing vaults. The Netherlands is shifting bullion to London, France has moved holdings out of New York, while India ...
- Quote of the day by Ivanka Trump: ‘Perception is more important than reality. If someone perceives something…’ – What her controversial advice says about success, image and powerIvanka Trump's book highlights perception's power over objective reality in business. She argues that how people perceive something matters...
- Flashing Meadows: US Open faces influencer disruption as creators seek spotlight over tennis actionInfluencers and content creators are increasingly visible at the US Open tennis tournament. Some creators have been officially credentialed...
- Trump's third term possible? Chinese-Canadian professor Jiang Xueqin’s startling predictions for America’s next 30 years, including a civil war, balkanization and a ‘Christian AI theocracy’Professor Jiang Xueqin predicts that Donald Trump may secure a third presidential term in the U.S. He warns of possible civil unrest and th...
- Labor Day 2026: From state fairs to fireworks - Here are some of the major events happening across the USLabor Day 2026 presents an exciting three-day weekend for families and friends across America. The state fairs in New York and Minnesota wi...
- UBL sees India as key growth engine for Heineken; focuses on premiumisation, margin expansionUnited Breweries Ltd sees India as central to Heineken's growth agenda. The Indian market is experiencing rising premiumisation and offers ...
- A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape?The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopol...
- US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright caseThe brief, filed in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, appears to be the first time the U.S. government has weighed in on a wave of cases ...
- New York City bans AI for students through 8th gradeNew York City public schools will ban generative AI for younger students next year. This one-year moratorium aims to assess student interac...
- In 1870, a New York millionaire secretly built a 300-foot underground railway. Decades before the city's modern subway network took shape, people forgot it existedLong before New York City’s modern subway system opened in 1904, a millionaire had already built a secret underground railway beneath Broad...
- Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest draws crowds in New York, Knicks fan takes home $100New Yorkers gathered for a look-alike contest featuring Mayor Zohran Mamdani near Washington Square Park. Nine contestants competed, with A...
- US Open: The stars align in New YorkWith champions returning, favourites faltering and challengers circling, the US Open arrives at Flushing Meadows with plenty of questions a...
- In 1996, New York flagged Upper Tonawanda Creek as a water-supply concern. 16 years later, NYSDEC removed it from the impaired list after farm BMPs improved water qualityNew York's Tonawanda Creek was once impaired by agricultural pollution. Farmers implemented best management practices to reduce soil erosio...
- In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state parkA 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the...
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