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In 2010, Playboy's Hugh Hefner donated $900,000 to save land behind the Hollywood Sign from luxury homes. 16 years on, 138 acres at Cahuenga Peak remain protected in Griffith Park- Asian Games 2026: India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold, beat China to qualify for 2028 Olympics
- In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengers
- Savita Punia becomes India's most-capped women's hockey playerSavita Punia achieved the milestone of becoming India's most-capped women's hockey player. She surpassed Vandana Katariya's previous record...21 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost valueMarilyn Monroe's former home in Los Angeles has transformed into a controversial site as owners contest the city's decision to designate it...18 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...15 Sep, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...15 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Harrison: “All the world is birthday cake, so… – Life lessons from inspirational quote on gratitude, moderation, contentment, self-control and why you must appreciate what you haveQuote of the Day by George Harrison: George Harrison’s quote, “All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much,” explores...14 Sep, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Michael Jackson: “If you want to make the world a better place… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on awareness, humanity, responsibility, transformation and why you should be the change you want to see in the worldQuote of the Day by Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson’s quote, “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and m...12 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave $4 million to save a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond from development—now the 102-acre historic site will remain protected for the community foreverThe 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerber...09 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...09 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Before he became Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood faced Hollywood rejection, worked blue-collar jobs and survived a near-disaster at seaClint Eastwood's early life involved manual labor and military service before Hollywood. He faced early career setbacks but found success o...02 Sep, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in spaceIn 1996, NASA's Endeavour shuttle achieved a significant milestone by launching an inflatable antenna experiment that expanded to the dimen...01 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenThe deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests ye...26 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- What if Meta loses trial? Penalties may top $1.4 trillion, matching its market capMeta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by a bipartisan coalition of states on allegations of deceiving the public and desig...21 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- Teen drops landmark social media addiction case against Meta, Google, SnapA 15-year-old girl dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap Inc. She had alleged social media addiction and mental health issues....21 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
- School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contrib...18 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- Chewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains: Why Athens’ iconic marble Olympic stadium is getting its first deep clean in more than a centuryChewing gum, high heels and soft-drink stains have become unlikely culprits behind the grime covering Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium. T...16 Aug, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- Meta will soon face another high-stakes trial in USWith two convictions and nearly $1 billion in damages already stacked up, Meta will face another trial starting this week about alleged har...10 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
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