In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 1894, two ships collided on Lake Huron, and Ironton sank; 125 years later, researchers found it upright with all three masts still standingThe Ironton shipwreck, discovered by researchers in Lake Huron in 2019, tells a fascinating story from 1894 when it sank after a collision ...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US stock: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensionsThe S&P 500's streak came to an end, falling from its peak as weaker retail sales suggested caution among consumers. Despite a strong outlo...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Hidden in Uganda's swamps, this 4-foot-tall bird looks like a living dinosaur, complete with a fearsome hooked bill and a machine-gun-like call; scientists still don't fully understand its strange evolutionUganda’s shoebill is one of Africa’s strangest birds, standing up to 140 centimeters tall with a huge hooked bill built for catching large ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systemsMichigan faces cybersecurity challenges as nine of its water systems fall victim to cyberattacks, akin to those seen in Minnesota. Although...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Michigan arts school report links Jeffrey Epstein to sexual misconduct allegationsAn investigation at Interlochen Center for the Arts uncovered many sexual misconduct allegations. Dozens of alumni reported inappropriate c...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source saysTaylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico a...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Ohio Shocking Crime: Father of 4 shot dead in ‘senseless act of violence’ at restaurant during vacation days ahead of his 40th birthday; Shooter IdentifiedA man celebrating his upcoming birthday was fatally shot at a restaurant. The victim died at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wou...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
In 1900, Chicago made its river flow backward to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan, redirecting the water toward the Mississippi Basin insteadChicago reversed its river flow in the late 1800s to protect its drinking water. This engineering feat sent waste away from Lake Michigan a...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Where are the Canadian wildfires currently? Check affected Canada and US cities, smoke forecast and latest updatesOver 830 wildfires burn across Canada, with many classified as out of control. Thick smoke blankets parts of Canada and the United States, ...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independenceRetired judges concluded a tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania, delivering a stark warning. They emphasized the grave danger facing America'...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
White-sand beaches, medieval charm, stunning skylines: 5 of the world's most beautiful cities every traveller should visitForget the urban hustle; some cities offer breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture. Time Out's survey of 24,000 locals reveals the wor...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Flowering plants may have recruited dinosaurs long before birds or mammals, with hundreds of fossil fruits revealing an ancient seed-spreading strategyFossil discoveries in New Mexico reveal that flowering plants were producing large, animal-attracting fruits millions of years earlier than...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST