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In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refuge- In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal control
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in return
- Deep under a US military base, a blind 'demon' creature just surfaced for the first timeBiologists found a pale aquatic creature, the demon cavefish, after three decades. This species remained undetected in Bobcat Cave, beneath...14 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
- Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in in federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO killingLuigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal stalking charges in the killing of Brian Thompson. He faces a maximum life sentence for his action...14 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Why a judge just rejected Trump’s latest legal attack on HarvardA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students. The government did not show an ongoi...14 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Man loses Rs 9,800 after scratching a fake UPI cashback card; consumer commission orders Federal Bank to pay 17,800; know whyA man lost Rs 9,854 after falling for a fake UPI cashback scratch card scam. Federal Bank initially refunded the amount as required under R...14 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to minersParliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...14 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish studentsA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University. The administration alleged Harvard failed...13 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...13 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Trump’s vaccine overhaul could bring more shots, higher costs for US familiesPresident Donald Trump's vaccine plan faces significant financial and logistical hurdles. Drugmakers must develop new manufacturing process...13 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- TTFI flags implications of suspension, urges Ministry to reconsider orderThe Table Tennis Federation of India requested the Sports Ministry to reconsider its suspension order. TTFI stressed the importance of its ...13 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?The social media companies have denied allegations that their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a bro...12 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...12 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- US President Donald Trump's childhood vaccine order: What it does and what doctors sayPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing routine childhood vaccinations. The order also directs the Justice Department to ...12 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- Jackie the famous Big Bear eagle has died; What happens to her body next could help native American tribesJackie, the adored bald eagle and internet icon, has left us at the age of fourteen. Her remains will be sent to a federal program aimed at...12 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- Meta will soon face another high-stakes trial in USWith two convictions and nearly $1 billion in damages already stacked up, Meta will face another trial starting this week about alleged har...10 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- US Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionThe US Senate approved a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. This action occurred nearly two months before the fisca...08 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
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