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In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palmsW.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused o...- In 1964, Jane Sewall bought the abandoned Maine island she had dreamed of since childhood; 22 years later, she gave it away to keep it wild foreverJane Sewall's childhood dream came true when she purchased Witch Island near South Bristol, Maine. In a generous move, she donated it in tw...
- Both pilots fell asleep at 36,000 feet: How an Airbus A320 with 157 passengers flew unwatched for nearly 30 minutesBoth pilots of an Airbus A320 carrying 157 passengers fell asleep for 28 minutes while flying at 36,000 feet from Kendari to Jakarta. The a...
- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...
- In 1986, an American ad executive bought a Scottish island for his wife's 60th birthday; the couple immediately gave it away for wildlifeBack in 1986, an American advertising executive took gift-giving to an extraordinary level by presenting his wife with a whole Scottish isl...
- Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks returnVenezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces a political crisis as her mandate expires, coinciding with the aftermath of devastating ...
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding: Where will main ceremony take place? See date, venue, guests, and wedding dress and giftsJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are hosting a three-day wedding in Venice, Italy, from June 24 to 26. The event includes private venues and c...
- Blue monsters of Seychelles: India's soft power needs a boost to rival ChinaTata and Ashok Leyland buses are prominent in Seychelles, symbolizing India's influence in the region's geopolitics. India and China vie fo...
- Maldives President Muizzu thanks India for economic support, affirms hope of signing FTAMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu expressed gratitude to India for supporting the island nation in easing its debt repayment. He emphasized...
- Fundraising page dedicated to Donald Trump receives $80,000, crashes after guilty verdict in hush money trialA jury of the Manhattan Court in New York found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying records about hush money payments to an adult film star. ...
- Sri Lanka's minority Tamil-dominated regions on alert as LTTE commemorations plannedSri Lanka's security forces are on alert in the north and east to counter LTTE commemorations marking the 15th anniversary of the final bat...
- Our troops not capable of operating Dornier aircraft given by India: Maldives Defence MinisterMaldives Minister Comment: The training of Maldivians was the main reason for the arrival of Indian soldiers with the helicopters donated d...
- Sri Lanka port switches to pedal power after fuel shortagesThe bicycle initiative was aimed at conserving petrol in the Colombo deep-sea container port, Sri Lanka Ports Authority chairman Prasantha ...
- Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell 'golden' visasForeigners who deposit a minimum of $100,000 locally will be granted permission to live and work in Sri Lanka for 10 years under the "Golde...
- China says US senators visiting Taiwan on military plane a 'vile provocation'Unusually, they travelled on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III freighter, rather than an unmarked private jet as is generally the case ...
- Around 27 paintings by three generations of Wyeths donated to Maine's Farnsworth MuseumThe Rockland museum did not disclose the value of the gifts.
- Vaccine diplomacy: India seeks to rival China with broad shipmentsHEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-INDIA-Vaccine diplomacy: India seeks to rival China with broad shipments
- Researchers turn to crowdfunding to save endangered parrotCanberra, Oct 18 (IANS) Australian researchers have turned to crowdfunding to help bankroll a new technology to save the critically endange...
- Gangadhar chetty road: This Tamil-inhabited road is now on a spiritual journeyChetty belonged to a community that transacted business with the British.
- Budget 2014: Rs 200 crore allocated for Sardar Patel’s Statue of UnityThe budget sets aside Rs 200 crore for the Statue of Unity, Modi's tribute to Patel, that will stand tall and force the world to look at In...
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