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In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state parkA 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the...- 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...
- US Stock Market: NYSE opens Dallas regional headquarters as Texas emerges as ‘Y’all Street’The New York Stock Exchange has opened a new regional headquarters in Dallas as Texas strengthens its position as an emerging financial hub...
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...
- USCIRF seeks revocation of RSS chief Bhagwat's visa ahead of New York eventA US advisory body urged the Trump administration to revoke RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visa. The organization cited alleged violent attacks ...
- Karnataka planning exclusive industrial park for Korean companies: MB PatilThe proposed Korea Park will be developed on the lines of the Japan Industrial Park near Tumakuru that attracted companies to the state’s m...
- In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...
- Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.' Life lessons from motivational quote on self-belief, confidence, power, unexpected success, ambition, hidden competence, human nature and unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt is, “Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.” The quote looks at confidence, ambitio...
- In the early 1930s, New York State bought 340,000 acres of abandoned farmland for trees. 26 years later, the new forests had significantly reduced runoff, with their effect stable through 1967New York's reforestation program transformed abandoned farmland into dense woodlands. This initiative significantly reduced streamflow and ...
- Shobha Karandlaje urges Governor to block Karnataka Parks Bill over 5% land-use provisionKarandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate...
- 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...
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
- Billionaire Ken Griffin’s $238 million Manhattan penthouse is one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the US: Inside the sprawling 23,000-square-foot residence with 16 bedrooms and 17 bathroomsBillionaire Ken Griffin’s $238 million Manhattan penthouse at 220 Central Park South is one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the US...
- NYC weather takes a turn: What New Yorkers can expect this weekTorrential downpours and travel headaches will slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today. Ground already soaked could quickly take on more ...
- Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streetsNew York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary sto...
- New York's largest food rescue organization needed urgent funding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's surprise, quiet donation will help them feed millions of people this yearTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce have marked a major moment in their lives with a quiet act of generosity, supporting several charities across...
- In 1993, Louis Bacon bought a mostly undeveloped New York island; four years later, he protected nearly 90% of its 450 acresIn 1993, Louis Bacon acquired Robins Island, an exceptionally pristine marine island. He subsequently enacted a conservation easement that ...
- In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...
- Not water. New York University-educated nutritionist says a far more hydrating beverage exists, with more number of electrolytesBelieve it or not, water is not the most hydrating drink you can have. In a recent interview, eminent nutritionist Joy Bauer revealed that ...
- Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York tri-state area culminate in Guinness World RecordNew York celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with a Guinness World Record event. Over 1,300 US flags formed the number "250" for Ameri...
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