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Why Six Flags Magic Mountain’s x2 rollercoaster faces a safety audit over brain hemorrhage concern- In 1956, this Californian grandmother began building with discarded bottles. Years later, she had created an entire village out of plastic waste
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsened
- Meta shares hit 5% intraday high after $16.68 billion settlement over alleged harm to young usersMeta shares hit a 4.96% intraday high after the company agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram har...26 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenThe deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests ye...26 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...26 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm caseThe report comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests...26 Aug, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Meta, US states weigh deal over claims it designed Instagram, Facebook to hook young users: ReportMeta Platforms and state attorneys general are discussing a potential mid-trial settlement. This lawsuit accuses the company of designing s...26 Aug, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
- Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...25 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- California cancels talks over $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing ‘bad faith’California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warne...25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
- In 1901, a Stanford graduate accidentally found mysterious bones in California. His discovery helped reveal a lost world of 600 ancient speciesIn a fascinating turn of events, geologist William Warren Orcutt uncovered ancient animal bones within asphalt deposits, revealing a captiv...24 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...24 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Garage door won’t open in the morning? 7 things to check before calling a repair serviceA stuck garage door can disrupt morning routines and requires simple checks. Investigate the remote, wall switch, and power supply for imme...24 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Paramount-Warner Bros merger: California may seek cable channel divestitures, film studio safeguardsCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to seek concessions from Paramount, including divestitures of some cable channels and saf...24 Aug, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
- Punjab Bandh August 21: Banks, offices, trains, taxis, buses, markets? Check what will remain open and what's closedOn Friday, August 21, Punjab will see a significant seven-hour bandh from 7 am to 2 pm. The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has organized this shutdown...21 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Mega 35-acre shopping mall built in 1977 in California, seen in ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Gone Girl,’ is finally being demolished after decades of abandonmentHawthorne Plaza in California, the abandoned mega mall built in 1977, is finally being demolished after decades of decline. Once home to mo...20 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tiresThe California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter ...19 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinctionAnthony Prieto has made a remarkable shift from gang life to passionate conservation work. He now volunteers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlif...19 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of roller coasters and fair rides don't always have motion sickness, their brain may simply be wired to detect dangerPsychology suggests that fear of amusement park or college fair rides is influenced by several interacting psychological processes rather t...03 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
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