In 1977, Rich Man, Poor Man star Peter Strauss paid about $225,000 for a run-down 64-acre California ranch; 10 years later, it became a National Park Service sitePeter Strauss purchased a ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains in 1977 and sold it to a state agency in 1983. The land has a rich history, i...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Hawaii is America’s happiest state, and it’s more than beaches and sunshine: Health, life satisfaction and financial security helped it top the 50-state rankingHawaii has been named the happiest state in America for 2026 according to WalletHub's analysis. The ranking considers various measures like...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Bhavya industrial parks application deadline extendedThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is inviting applications under the scheme in two rounds, it said in an ...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Texas couple refused to give up their land for a national park; the government eventually paid them $55,000 and let them stay for lifeIn 1970, a Texas couple refused to sell their land for the proposed Guadalupe Mountains National Park and demanded $1 million. After condem...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
SNAP benefits from October 1: Will 37 million Americans get increased payments? New rules, income limits and monthly benefits explainedSNAP benefits from October 1, 2026: Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will see updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibili...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Fat bear week 2026: Chunk returns to defend his title as 16 brown bears compete for the crownFat bear week 2026: Fat Bear Week has returned to Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, where 16 brown bears are competing for the an...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaiian Islands but heavy rains and flash floods threat persistsHurricane Nolo is still a cause of concern for the residents of Hawaiian Islands even when the storm has been moving away. This is because ...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.11 AM IST
U.S Weather update: Powerful Nor’easter storm forces Ed Sheeran show, MLB game, over 400 flights cancellations, Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii, Hurricane Polo to make landfall in MexicoNor'easter storm forced a change of plans for many people. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Boston Logan International Airport, as were...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Italy's Catania airport shuts as Etna ash halts flightsCatania airport in Italy has suspended all flights due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna. The disruption is attributed to both the volcano's ...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Yvon Chouinard attended 2017 Chile land donation signing; a year later, the deal added 10 million acres to national parklandsYvon Chouinard joined a significant conservation effort in Chile which led to the creation of new national parks. In March 2017, an agreeme...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
He spent 50 years protecting Yosemite, then dug his own grave and planted Sequoias around itGalen Clark arrived in Yosemite seeking health benefits and became its first guardian while promoting conservation efforts. He measured the...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Why Wyoming’s Yellowstone Park stop feeding bears? How garbage dumps once became an attractionYellowstone National Park experienced significant challenges in managing bear-human interactions due to improper waste management. In the l...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Boston, Massachusetts, New England weather forecast, coastal flood warning for east coast: Nor'easter this weekend to bring strong winds, heavy rains, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox MLB games, season under threatUS weather forecast update: Nor’easter storm will bring wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH and potential for scattered power outages for the Mi...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In 2018, a simple cup swap at Jack Johnson’s concert avoided over 22,000 disposable cups. See howWhen the fans came for Jack Johnson and the Eagles, they also took part in a reusable-cup experiment that, according to Johnson’s website, ...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
The 145°F survival mystery: How a tiny California 'fire' amoeba thrives where complex life was thought impossibleIncendiamoeba cascadensis, a newly discovered amoeba, can reproduce at temperatures up to 145°F. It challenges prior beliefs about the heat...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST