In 1988, Ed Begley Jr. bought a Studio City home for $225,000 and transformed it with solar panels, efficient appliances, and EV charging; 26 years later, it sold for $1.025 millionOver the years, actor Ed Begley Jr. has meticulously turned his home into a model of energy efficiency. This incremental renovation approac...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections. This extraordinary promise would cost over one ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Trump’s $5,000 dividend: Who could receive the payment, how much the plan could cost, where the money may come from and what happens nextUS President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in th...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Trump’s $5,000 dividend check: What we know about the promised payment, its $1.2 trillion cost and who would qualifyDonald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to each adult citizen if Republicans secure victory in Congress. This ambitious plan, estimated ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North SeaPrincess Elisabeth Island's foundation works are now complete with the final caisson installed. The European Investment Bank provided a sub...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or TrumpAmericans now show less trust in federal government information across key areas. This skepticism has increased since 2024 and is higher th...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
In Tucson, a 28,000-square-foot city roof got a white elastomeric coating; cooling energy fell 50–65%, saving over 400 million Btu and nearly $4,000 a yearCool roof coatings present an easy and efficient method to lower cooling bills during hot summer days. A Tucson city building illustrated i...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year historyMacKenzie Scott has given The Trevor Project its largest-ever donation, a $45 million unrestricted gift that comes as the LGBTQ+ youth orga...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
8th Pay Commission pension calculator: Can Level 7 employees get up to Rs 58,000 minimum basic pension after retirement?8th Pay Commission calculator: The next round of 8th Pay Commission discussions will kick off in Chennai on September 7. Various employee a...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Infosys, HCLTech, TCS, other IT stocks drop up to 3% as Fed rate hike worries return. Here's whyIndian IT stocks dropped on Monday as stronger-than-expected US jobs data revived concerns over a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
President Trump voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the state of the economy, attributing inflation and financial difficulties to both mar...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Arkansas recycled old I-30 concrete in place, avoiding more than 95,000 tons of new stone and about $15,000 in truck fuelArkansas has made strides in sustainable development by recycling old concrete on Interstate 30 near Little Rock. The innovative technique ...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
US Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterm electionsThe Supreme Court paused a ruling favoring Democratic candidates on campaign ad prices. This decision allows political parties to secure ch...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillionDuring President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are o...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs riseUS debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout ...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST