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ABANDONED MINES
In 1872, Alta, Utah, drew thousands of seasonal residents during a silver boom; by 1920, George Watson was reportedly its only resident- In the 1920s, Madrid, New Mexico, grew into a coal-mining town of 2,500; by 1960, only two families remained as demand for coal declined
- In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom faded
- By 1909, copper had helped Swansea, Arizona, grow to about 500 people; financial trouble followed in 1911, and the last mine closed in 1937Swansea, Arizona, once thrived as a mining community but became a ghost town after its abandonment in 1937. It flourished in the early 1900...30 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Iran claims Strait of Hormuz control, warns US warships against entering Persian Gulf amid fresh strike threatIran has declared full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and warned against US military entry. Meanwhile, US officials hinted at ...24 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- Oil exports from Persian Gulf 'surpassed pre-conflict levels', claims US Treasury Secy BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that oil exports from the Persian Gulf have exceeded pre-conflict levels. This development oc...24 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- Rs 8 lakh crore selloff! Sensex plunges 1,400 points from day’s peak as bulls lose steam; 3 triggersOn Wednesday, the Indian stock market saw a significant decline after an initial rise in the morning. Sensex and Nifty both climbed nearly ...21 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- In 1865, a silver discovery helped turn Belmont, Nevada, into a boomtown; by 1900, only about 20 people remained after most mines closed, despite more than $6 million in oreBelmont, Nevada, once a bustling mining hub during the silver rush era, experienced a dramatic decline in its population as resources dwind...21 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In the 1890s, a new gold process helped turn Mercur, Utah, into a boomtown of over 2,500; by 1913, the mine had closed, and the original townsite was abandoned, though mining later resumedIn the late 19th century, Mercur, Utah, became an influential mining hub fueled by new gold extraction methods, notably cyanide processing ...18 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-roundGold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town...18 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- So, it's trendy-ing, grey is the new black: Indian women challenge beauty norms through silver transitionsWomen in India are increasingly embracing grey hair, challenging traditional beauty standards associated with aging. This movement showcase...17 Oct, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- Iranian fishermen searching for fish find floating iPhones, luxury perfumes in HormuzA cargo vessel’s sinking in the Strait of Hormuz has left questions over maritime safety after Iranian fishermen recovered goods from the s...17 Oct, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- In 1897, gold discoveries helped establish Ballarat near Death Valley, and its population reached 400 by 1898; today, adobe ruins remain after the mining boom fadedBallarat, founded in 1897 in the notorious Death Valley of California, flourished as a mining hub following the gold rush in the nearby Pan...17 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portugal FA after leaving camp, criticizing coachCristiano Ronaldo has been suspended provisionally by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the training camp. This action follo...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weaponOn Thursday, South Korea conducted its first flight test of a domestically developed hypersonic weapon. The weapon is designed to travel at...08 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Sharmila Mona Sinha: The third daughter who turned deficit into dividend and became a US Hall of FamerSharmila Mona Sinha, who grew up in Kolkata, has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She became the second Indian woman t...05 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu scraps plans for greenfield airport in Parandur, risks falling a decade behind rival aviation hubsTamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennai’s Meena...04 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blastsNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile that flew over 700 kilometers into the sea. This launch followed heightened tensions due to land mine...03 Oct, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- How John Cena's $525,000 Florida home became a $4 million estate over 20 yearsJohn Cena purchased a Florida home in January 2005 for $525,000, which is now valued at nearly $4 million. Through various renovations, the...25 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- In 1894, gold turned Rainy Lake City, Minnesota, into a boomtown of several hundred; just 7 years later, it was abandoned after yielding only $4,500A small gold discovery in 1893 near the Canada-Minnesota border sparked a rapid boomtown. Rainy Lake City grew from nothing to hundreds of ...19 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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