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Trump's tariffs fuel factory job losses, threaten Republican support ahead of US midterms- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird species
- California used more than 2.5 million cubic yards of dredged material to rebuild Sonoma Baylands; The project restored 322 acres of tidal wetland habitat
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returnedThe San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returnedIn a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Rid...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Oheka Castle auction set for October 27: Why the ‘Great Gatsby’-linked mansion where Taylor Swift filmed ‘Blank Space’ is going up for saleOheka Castle, the historic Long Island mansion linked to The Great Gatsby and featured in Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” music video, is head...11 Oct, 2026, 02.52 AM IST
- In 1998, an Iowa couple bought land to restore a lost landscape; 25 years later, it became home to hundreds of plant and wildlife speciesJim grew up on a dairy farm, and spent much of his childhood outdoors. He studies natural sciences teaching and earned a master's degree in...11 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos backs $100 million plan to turn a former US motorway ramp into a 20-acre park in Little RockJeff Bezos is investing $100 million to convert neglected urban land into parks across eight American cities. Projects will include restori...10 Oct, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Obama-appointed preservation architect bought a UFO-shaped home made from reinforced plastic in 2002, moved it from San Diego to California’s San Jacinto mountains in 2004, and is now selling it for $1.5 millionMilford Wayne Donaldson, known for his commitment to architectural preservation, is putting his extraordinary UFO-shaped home on the market...09 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- A study says your brain shifts attention when plans change: How it chooses what matters nextA University of Iowa study looked at how the brain makes decisions when familiar rules no longer provide clear answers. Researchers found t...07 Oct, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- A refrigerator can be cleaned with equal parts hot water and baking soda; leave the door open for about 15 minutes after the final rinseMaintaining a clean refrigerator is crucial for ensuring food safety and hygiene. It helps eliminate spills and unpleasant odors. Regular u...06 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Google, Constellation near deal for nuclear powerGoogle's parent Alphabet is nearing a multi-year deal to buy nuclear energy from Constellation Energy for $1 billion or more, Bloomberg New...06 Oct, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- U.S. midterm elections 2026: Are Democrats finally making a comeback in Republican strongholds? Here's what a new midterm poll showsAs November draws near, Senate contests in historically Republican strongholds are becoming more intense. Recent polling shows Democratic c...05 Oct, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- What is the 'Hawkeye Wave'? Iowa football’s heartwarming tradition goes viral - Watch VideoIowa football enthusiasts participate in a heartwarming ritual called the 'Hawkeye Wave' during home games. This tradition, started in 2017...04 Oct, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
- Billionaire couple bought a $40 million abandoned power plant site. Now they are spending $410 million turning it into a public parkAustin and Allison McChord purchased an abandoned power plant in Norwalk with plans for transformation. Their vision includes creating a pu...03 Oct, 2026, 02.35 AM IST
- From barren desert to red gold: Saffron cultivation debuts in LadakhLadakh has launched a pilot to grow high-value saffron on restored barren land in Leh, planting about 90,000 Iranian saffron corms across 4...02 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- In 1991, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore paid $6 million for 24 Woodside acres; 30 years later, his estate placed the property under a permanent conservation easementIn 1991, Gordon and Betty Moore acquired Mountain Meadow, a historic estate nestled in Woodside, California. They dedicated significant res...02 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1999, 17 wind turbines went up on a Minnesota soybean-and-cattle farm; farming continued as turbine leases provided additional incomeSince 1999, rural Minnesota farmers have harnessed wind turbines for financial stability. Each turbine's land lease can bring in between $2...01 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...29 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
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