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PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record highIn a startling report, PEN America disclosed that almost 12,000 book bans impacted public schools last year, marking a significant rise in ...- SC seeks Centre's response on the relocation on relocation of Central Secretariat LibraryThe Supreme Court has requested the Centre to clarify the relocation details of the Central Secretariat Library. This library, containing o...
- In 1978, Illinois machinist Russ Crow planted a garden because groceries cost too much; decades later, about 100 varieties he saved were still being kept aliveIn 1978, Russ Crow began his journey as a bean collector after he started a vegetable garden. He wanted to grow his own food to cut down on...
- Under-the-counter cash gold sales boom in India as high prices and taxes biteHigh gold prices, combined with higher taxes, are encouraging more buyers to engage in cash transactions. This trend allows buyers to save ...
- Asian Games 2026: Indian boxers storm into semis, assure medalsIndian boxers secured three medals at the Asian Games with impressive quarterfinal victories. Parveen Hooda beat Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Kha...
- Asian Games 2026: Ankush Panghal assures India of 1st boxing medalAsian Games boxing: Ankush Panghal achieved a significant victory by defeating Nekruz Salimov in the men's 80kg quarterfinals. The unanimou...
- French mother and Black American father, kidnapped in infancy and raised as a live-in servant in a Swiss family; at 16, Daniel Pauly, ‘The Ocean’s Whistleblower’ escaped Germany and made a massive database covering 36,000+ fish speciesDaniel Pauly was born in Paris and faced numerous hardships, including being raised in Switzerland without parental love. After fleeing his...
- In 2017, Tracy Donahue paid about $4 for a thrift-store painting. Experts later authenticated it as an N.C. Wyeth work, leading to a six-figure auction saleIn 2017, Tracy Donahue picked up a dusty canvas at a New Hampshire thrift store, mostly wanting its heavy frame. An art conservator later s...
- Chuck Leavell and his wife inherited 1,000 acres in Georgia; decades later, Charlane had grown to 4,000 acres with 70% still covered in forestsChuck Leavell, renowned keyboardist for the Rolling Stones, is deeply committed to conservation. He oversees the Charlane Woodlands & Prese...
- Horoscope Today, September 21, 2026: Capricorn Could Unlock a Career Opportunity, Aquarius Needs Money Discipline and Pisces May See Financial ReliefThe Moon moves into practical Capricorn today, joining the Sun and Mercury in Virgo to bring strong focus to long-term structure, private p...
- Horoscope Today, September 21, 2026: Taurus Sees Money Progress, Scorpio Finds Business Opportunities and Pisces Gets Career MomentumIn today's horoscope, a practical mindset is crucial across all zodiac signs. Focus on your career and financial affairs demands thorough e...
- In 1905, Beatrix Potter used Peter Rabbit royalties to buy threatened farmland in UK; the result protected 4,000 acres and 14 farms, preserving the Lake District’s working countrysideWhen Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top Farm in 1905, she was doing much more than investing her book royalties. She was starting a quiet, deca...
- Horoscope Tomorrow, September 21, 2026: These Zodiac Signs Could Find New Career Opportunities, Financial Clarity and Love Support This MondayHoroscope tomorrow, September 21, 2026, brings a practical and organised energy for all 12 zodiac signs. Aries needs patience at work, Gemi...
- Howard Buffett to take charge as Berkshire Hathaway chairman: Who is he?Howard Buffett is set to become Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman, succeeding his father Warren Buffett, who will become chairman emeritus....
- Who is Howard Buffett? The farmer, sheriff and middle-son taking the Berkshire Hathaway chairHoward Buffett now chairs Berkshire Hathaway, succeeding his father Warren Buffett. He will guard the company's culture and values, while A...
- In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National ParkUpon his arrival in Asheville, Japanese immigrant George Masa took up a position at the Grove Park Inn before transitioning to a renowned p...
- Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in September 2026As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volat...
- A 25-year-old Canadian primatologist entered Borneo’s remote wild swamps with her husband in 1971 to study orangutans; after 40 years of research, she found that they give birth just once every 7.7 years and documented 400 types of food in their dietIn 1971, Canadian primatologist Biruté Galdikas embarked on an extensive journey into orangutan research in Indonesian Borneo, setting up C...
- Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
- American author Anne LaBastille built a 12-by-12 cabin with no electricity, running water, telephone or road and lived life on her own terms. The place is now protected foreverAmerican author and wildlife ecologist Anne LaBastille built a tiny 12-by-12-foot log cabin deep in New York’s Adirondack wilderness, livin...
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