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After Nepal, a powerful flash flood hits Grand Canyon in Arizona leaving about 15 people missing; footbridges, bunkhouses destroyed by mud and boulders: Watch videoA powerful flash flood tore through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, sending mud, boulders and debris through Bright Angel Canyon. Abou...- Grand Canyon flash flood knocks out sole water pipeline, shuts overnight stays; 15 people go missingA flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of more than 60 people, swept large debris into the Colorado River and knocked out ...
- Around 85 Americans remain missing after Nepal flood: USAbout eighty-five Americans remain missing following a devastating flood in Nepal. Authorities confirmed seven hundred eighty-one deaths af...
- Delhi government notifies amended fire safety rules, introduces extensive measures to safeguard buildingsDelhi has amended its Fire Service Rules, introducing new safety standards for buildings. These comprehensive rules link safety measures to...
- She feared the dead would find her: A woman built a mansion with doors to nowhere and stairs to ceilings. The terrifying story behind San Jose’s Winchester Mystery HouseFor nearly 40 years, Sarah Winchester kept expanding a bizarre mansion in San Jose, California, filled with doors that lead nowhere, strang...
- In 1884, a widow began building a 160-room California mansion for decades. The reason behind endless construction is terrifyingSarah Winchester built a sprawling mansion after family tragedies and spiritual advice. She continuously constructed the house for decades,...
- Nepal flash floods: 320 Indian nationals still missing, 21 rescued Tamil Nadu tourists land in Delhi, says MEA320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Fresh rescues and safe evacuations of stranded citiz...
- Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
- Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: In 1929, farmer said no to an offer for his 375-acre farm. Years later he lost the case and the landIn 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre to make way for Great Smoky Mountains...
- Bihar and UP on high alert after Nepal disasterIn the wake of severe flash floods affecting various districts in Nepal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have entered a state of high alert. Author...
- In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...
- In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National ParkJohn D. Rockefeller Jr., a philanthropic giant, took decisive action to safeguard Jackson Hole's stunning landscape. Discreetly acquiring a...
- Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...
- In the 1960s, a Paradise Valley landowner acquired 2 mute swans for their beauty; by the late 1970s, they numbered 120, prompting a Yellowstone-led removal effort in 1987In Montana's Paradise Valley, the introduction of non-native mute swans, intended to enhance the scenic beauty, led to an unexpected explos...
- JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's whyIn 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Lou...
- Don't tamper with Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve's bufferAssam's reduced eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park poses risks. A smaller zone could isolate the park, harming wildlife move...
- Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave's hidden plumbing system allows rainwater to reach underground quickly through sinkholes, but these water routes can also carry sewage, chemicals and other pollutants into the caveKentucky’s Mammoth Cave has a vast underground water network fed by rainwater entering sinkholes and cracks in the limestone. The same rapi...
- Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' NevadaA fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to ...
- In 1960, a 11 year old visited Colorado National Park that changed her life. 19 years later, she began protecting America’s National Parks for 35 yearsConnie Lobdell Rudd transformed a childhood fascination with America’s national parks into an inspiring 35-year career with the National Pa...
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