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A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost value- In 2001, John Travolta bought his $10 million Florida home with inbuilt airport and a 7,500-foot runway so that he can park his Boeing in front of his door
- Virginia family owned 560-acre land but a pipeline company wanted part of it. They refused to sell; what happened next ended in a $523,327 court battle
- Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...17 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1861, seven Southern states seceded, Lincoln had taken office and Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor set the stage for the deadliest war in American historyIn April 1861, the United States reached a critical juncture as several southern states withdrew from the Union. The firing on Fort Sumter ...17 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Dhakshineswar gets first crack at Kwon as India chase historic Davis Cup Final 8 berthIndia begins its Davis Cup Final 8 bid against South Korea on Friday. Dhakshineswar Suresh opens singles play against Soonwoo Kwon on a slo...17 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Fed raises rates despite Trump pressure, signals another hike likely in 2026In a bid to tackle ongoing inflation, the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by twenty-five basis points. Policymakers are predic...17 Sep, 2026, 05.05 AM IST
- Politics, paranoia & AI kill switch: AI can be switched off. But what if it learns to fight back?US lawmakers have introduced an AI Kill Switch Act to regulate advanced artificial intelligence systems. This bill grants the government po...16 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity prog...16 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballotsThe US Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing a Trump-backed rule tightening mail-in ballot procedures, upholdin...15 Sep, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
- A physicist has found a surprising flaw in Star Trek’s Picard Maneuver — revealing that the real science behind the tactic is even stranger than the episode suggestedA physicist discovered a Star Trek tactic could create three apparent ships. The Picard Maneuver involved a ship moving rapidly and stoppin...15 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Ten ways to thank Trump: Kennedy Center's proposed inscriptions surface in court filing amid legal fight and cash crunchThe Kennedy Center board plans to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. This proposal comes amid a legal battle over the cultu...15 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in SamarkandIndia seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with imm...12 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Could the US workweek drop to 32 hours? New Congress bill backed by Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano could change overtime rulesA new bill proposes gradually reducing the US overtime threshold to 32 hours as U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, and Sen. Bernie Sander...12 Sep, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- World Cup final tug-of-war escalates as Morocco PM rebukes FA head, Spain stakes claimMorocco's Prime Minister urged his football chief to halt World Cup final hosting promises. The Spanish FA president believes Spain should ...11 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- 9/11 anniversary: Four alleged plotters are still awaiting trial 25 years after the attack that killed 3000; even their 2028 trial date is uncertainAs the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, the alleged masterminds are still in limbo as they await trial. A military judge ha...11 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- US stocks today: US stocks slip as oil tops $100, putting inflation back in focusUS stocks declined on Thursday as investors grew cautious about inflation. Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, fueling further inflatio...10 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Missouri's congressional map back before US Supreme Court, sowing still more confusionMissouri's congressional redistricting dispute has reached the US Supreme Court. Conflicting court rulings have confused voters about upcom...10 Sep, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Trump signs stopgap bill, keeping US government funded through December before midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump signed a funding bill, averting a government shutdown before elections. Congress approved a temporary extension of f...03 Sep, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
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