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In 2019, New York deployed 4.5 million pounds of retired Mill Basin Drawbridge materials at Hempstead Reef off Long Island’s South Shore, adding to the artificial reefThe Mill Basin Drawbridge has been intentionally submerged at Hempstead Reef to create a habitat for marine life. Research suggests that wh...- Queens home invasion leaves 3 people stabbed as NYPD officers shoot knife-wielding woman, report saysA suspected case of burglary in Queens escalated into violence, leaving three individuals stabbed and hospitalized. Police responded to the...
- In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwaterIn 2004, an innovative project transformed discarded concrete utility poles into an artificial reef within the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 1...
- How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar's power elite to IranMamy Ravatomanga, a former influential entrepreneur in Madagascar, is under scrutiny due to serious corruption charges surfacing during his...
- Cipla subsidiary clears USFDA inspection with zero observationsCipla on Friday said a routine US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection at its wholly owned subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals' m...
- Storm Josephine update: Which US coastal areas could be hit by Storm Josephine’s 34-Foot waves?Subtropical Storm Josephine is currently impacting the East Coast with concerns about strong winds and coastal flooding. Residents from Nor...
- In 1892, Jesse Reno tilted a moving walkway to 25 degrees; four years later, about 75,000 people rode his strange new “inclined elevator” at Coney IslandIn 1892, Jesse Wilford Reno patented a moving conveyor designed to transport people between different levels. His invention was first exhib...
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 OTT release announced: When and where to watch?The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026, with four episodes. The remain...
- Sleep-deprived, battle-ready: Short on sleep, India must quickly adjust to unfamiliar conditions in New ZealandIndian cricket team is preparing for a challenging series against New Zealand after a demanding travel schedule. Players will need to adjus...
- China export ban hits tungsten, crucial metal for defence, industryTungsten prices have reached record highs since China imposed export restrictions in mid-2025. Manufacturers are now forced to explore alte...
- Harvard, Yale and Stanford rejected him: How a 19-year-old co-founded a $30 million-a-year app and then sold itZach Yadegari, 19, co-founded Cal AI, an AI-powered calorie-tracking app that reportedly reached 10 million users and generated $30 million...
- Memo from New Delhi: Make America India again?Donald Trump recently suggested renaming New Mexico to New America, aiming to spotlight a strong American identity. However, this idea face...
- New Zealand study Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20 series, expect home conditions to test teenNew Zealand is preparing for a challenge posed by India's young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the T20 series. The series begins in Chri...
- In 2025, Alaska was hit by the second-highest tsunami in history. Its vibrations travelled around the world for 36 hoursOn August 10, 2025, a massive landslide unleashed over 64 million cubic meters of earth into the stunning depths of Tracy Arm fjord. The su...
- In 1995, New York turned discarded milk jugs and detergent bottles into a pier deck; 2 years later, the recycled plastic had held its key engineering propertiesThe 1990s marked the beginning of an intriguing investigation into recycled plastic lumber as a robust replacement for timber. Crafted chie...
- The Plaza Hotel, which Donald Trump drove into bankruptcy and sold at an $83 million loss in 1995, to shut its doors until 2031The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City will undergo a major restoration, with closures planned from January 2027 to 2031. Fairmont Hotels ...
- Steve Madden launched his shoe business with just $1,100 in 1990; by 2026, the brand had become a global fashion nameSteve Madden had about $1,100 when he started his shoe business in 1990. He didn't begin with a large store, a team of designers or the bac...
- Bet Dwarka Corridor: Underwater darshan, 108-foot Krishna statue, how Gujarat plans to transform Krishna's landGujarat's proposed Bet Dwarka corridor aims to improve pilgrimage facilities and tourism infrastructure around the island associated with L...
- In 2002, black rats were eradicated from Hawaii's Mokoliʻi islet; after just one shearwater chick survived from 1999 to 2001, 126 fledged in 2002 and 185 in 2003Mokoliʻi was once severely impacted by invasive black rats, which posed major risks to seabird species. In 2002, after dedicated conservati...
- In 1961, Donald and Mildred Othmer invested $25,000 each with Warren Buffett, by 1998 their combined fortune reached nearly $800 millionOthmer was a chemical engineering professor at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York. He had worked as a teacher and a buyer for her...
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