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In 1966, Walmart bought George Washington’s Virginia farm. But locals raised $2.2 million to save his childhood home. Now, it stands as a historic landmark- Who was Dennis Hastert? How the death of the longest-serving Republican House speaker highlights dark history of child abuse and a powerful political career
- Quote of the day by George Washington Carver, 'Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise' offers timeless advice on nature, mindfulness, quiet moments, everyday inspiration
- In 1776, Thomas Paine inspired the American Revolution, influencing Founding Fathers like George Washington through his book criticising religion; but when he died, only 6 attended his funeralThomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet Common Sense helped push American colonists towards independence from Britain, with George Washington later pr...25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig for eating from his potato patch, United States and Britain were on the brink of war, with soldiers & warships preparing for conflictThe Pig War began in 1859 after an American farmer shot a British-owned pig on the disputed San Juan Islands, triggering a tense territoria...28 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- Donald Trump reacts after Bishop's mercy appeal for LGBTQ+, illegal immigrants: 'She was nasty, very boring'Donald Trump has reacted to Episcopal bishop of Washington's appeal to the US President to have mercy upon LGBTQ+ and migrant workers. Trum...22 Jan, 2025, 04.34 PM IST
- Desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue 'appalling': White HouseAsserting that reputation of Mahatma Gandhi should be respected, she said: "Desecration is appalling to see. It is appalling that it happen...17 Dec, 2020, 09.27 AM IST
- State Dept in discussion with Indian Embassy on anti-farm law protests held in Washington"We are aware of recent protests in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C. We take responsibility to provide for the safety and se...16 Dec, 2020, 09.38 AM IST
- Trump is not the first! From Kennedy to Hollande, other world leaders who took a pay cutUS President-elect Donald Trump recently said he didn’t want the presidential annual salary of $400,000.23 Nov, 2016, 09.51 AM IST
- YouTuber spends $1500 in 6 months to make sandwich from scratchA 28-year-old spent six months and $ 1,500 to make a chicken sandwich from scratch - from growing his own vegetables to making his own chee...18 Sep, 2015, 05.36 PM IST
- Al Gore to become world's first 'carbon billionaire'Former US Vice President Al Gore, who has campaigned relentlessly on green issues, is on track to become the world's first "carbon billiona...05 Nov, 2009, 05.44 PM IST
- US questions China at WTO over pork, farm taxesThe United States has challenged China to justify the legality of its tax, subsidy and export rules for farm products such as pork and whea...26 Aug, 2008, 05.32 PM IST
- US House passes subsidy-heavy farm billThe US House of Representatives Wednesday passed a mammoth 290 billion dollar farm bill with a veto-proof majority, which includes subsidie...15 May, 2008, 05.28 AM IST
- US farm bill set to fuel trade rowThe $285-billion farm bill unveiled by Congressional leaders last week after months of negotiations may set the United States up for a horn...12 May, 2008, 02.19 AM IST
- US adds $40 mln in emergency food aidThe United States on Tuesday released 40 million dollars in emergency aid for the World Food Program (WFP) to help deal with the growing gl...30 Apr, 2008, 05.57 AM IST
- US, EU hope Brazil, India to make concessionsThe US and European trade officials said they hope recent progress in World Trade Organization talks to reduce farm tariffs and subsidies w...21 Sep, 2007, 06.30 PM IST
- Brazil blames India for WTO talks collapseBrazilian farmers have blamed India for being the main cause for the collapse of WTO talks in Germany.22 Jun, 2007, 09.15 AM IST
- Who will blink first at WTO? Not us, says USThe US is committed to reaching a new world trade deal but won’t try to revive the talks by being the first to make a new agricultural offe...04 Oct, 2006, 10.00 PM IST
- India, S Africa ask developed nations to cut farm subsidiesIndia and South Africa have agreed to intensify co-operation at multilateral fora to jointly address global challenges, as part of which th...03 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
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