Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
18 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
How Long Cooked Chicken Really Lasts in the Fridge Before It Turns RiskyCooked chicken leftovers can be deceiving. Experts warn that appearance and smell do not indicate spoilage. Bacteria can grow even when foo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Less stress, 3x pay, more holidays: Journalist turns postman at 53, says life changed completelyA former sports journalist, facing declining pay and rising stress in the newspaper industry, transitioned to the US Postal Service. After ...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Winter storm warning: severe thunderstorms, snow and heavy rain threaten multiple U.S. regionsWinter storm warning and severe weather are expected across parts of the United States this week. Forecasters say thunderstorms, heavy rain...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Texas faces flak over H-1B visa hiring freeze after courting Indian talentTexas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to halt new H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities draws criticism. A US podcaster questions ...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Central Texas schools announce delays and closures for Tuesday amid harsh wintry weather - Check full listCentral Texas school districts and universities are adjusting schedules for Tuesday, January 27, due to an arctic blast bringing freezing t...
27 Jan, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Texas declares power emergency amid sweltering heat, warns of rolling blackouts; Details hereThe memory of the catastrophic winter storm in February 2021 still looms large in Texas. During that event, a historic freeze led to widesp...
07 Sep, 2023, 09.05 AM IST
Winter storm hits south, central US: 400 flights cancelled, roads, schools closed. Alert issued for Texas, Oklahoma to Kentucky, West VirginiaWinter storm hits south and central US, causing road closures and flight cancellations.
31 Jan, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
Storm cuts US oil, gas, power output; prices upSome 1 million barrels of daily refining capacity in the U.S. Gulf Coast was shut due to the bitterly cold temperatures. Affected plants in...
24 Dec, 2022, 11.39 PM IST
US weather: Massive tornadoes, blizzard conditions are being brought on by a coast-to-coast winter stormTuesday's extreme weather is being brought on by a massive winter storm, which will cause deadly blizzard conditions in the central and nor...
13 Dec, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
Oil producers eye long road to recovery as Texas begins to thawThe shut in oil production represents 2 to 4 per cent of global supply, so a slow recovery would tighten worldwide crude markets and may bo...
22 Feb, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
Goldman Sachs sees minimal oil price impact from Texas freezeOil prices slid by up to 2 per cent on Friday, on worries that refineries will take time to resume operations after the big freeze in the U...
19 Feb, 2021, 12.48 PM IST
Brent gives up gains after rising above $65 on Texas freezeBrent crude rose 3 cents to $64.37 a barrel by 11:40 a.m. EST (1640 GMT), after increasing to $65.52 earlier in the session, its highest si...
18 Feb, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
Power restored to many in Texas, but freezing temperatures remainThe crisis that has gripped the country's second-largest state by area was set to continue, however, with millions of people still without ...
18 Feb, 2021, 09.00 PM IST
Cold snap leaves one dead, over 4 million without power in TexasThe cold snap sweeping Texas reached the northern part of neighboring Mexico as well, where authorities said 4.7 million users lost power e...
16 Feb, 2021, 02.46 PM IST