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In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native species- President Wonka's wonky philo-logic
- Why is Lake Ontario called Lake Ontario? The centuries-old history behind its name that Trump's ‘Lake America’ renaming move cannot erase
- Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in new executive orderPresident Trump directed the US government to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This move follows escalating trade disputes between Wash...27 Aug, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...20 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- At 86, a Pennsylvania farmer turned down more than $15 million from data-center developers and accepted $1.9 million instead, sending his land down a very different path: keeping the farm alive rather than turning it into a server campusAn 86-year-old farmer turned down a staggering $15 million for his Pennsylvania farms, choosing instead to accept $1.9 million via a conser...19 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- In 1970, a scientist released an album of whale songs that became a global hit and helped change public views on whalingAn album of humpback whale songs released in 1970 became a significant environmental work. These structured whale sounds were identified as...19 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...18 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Blanche defends Jeanine Pirro after Trump slams Lincoln Memorial pool caseAttorney General Todd Blanche supports US Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism. Pirro sought dismissal of vandalism char...17 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- This simple aluminum foil and steam freezer trick can loosen stubborn ice in a few minutes, making it easier to scrape away without a knifeExcess frost in your freezer drastically affects its efficiency and leads to frequent need for defrosting. One effective technique is to us...17 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro saysA suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgrace...14 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffitiThe World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with soap and graffiti. Police and National Guard troops responded to the desecrate...14 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...13 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- Between 2001 and 2010, more than 2,500 New York subway cars were sunk into the Atlantic — decades later, they have become a thriving underwater reefA fleet of old subway cars from New York City has found an unexpected second life at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Sunk off the Delawar...13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Pakistan minister Naqvi heads to Iran amid mediation efforts to end conflictPakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi traveled to Tehran for crucial discussions. He engaged with Iranian officials regarding bila...11 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
- In 1922, biologist Olaus Murie entered the Alaskan wilderness to study caribou; his field research later influenced how Mount McKinley National Park managed predators and wildlifeOlaus Murie's early caribou studies provided crucial data for Mount McKinley National Park. His brother Adolph later researched wolves, inf...11 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
- Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- Inside Doug Burgum's Interior Department: Staff exodus and secrecy claims surfaceFormer officials criticize Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's leadership, citing increased secrecy and staff departures. The department has e...07 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
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