Boston entrepreneur spent $19.125 million assembling a 31.59-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate with an 8,994-square-foot home; in 2026, it fetched a record $43 millionAn extraordinary Martha's Vineyard estate has sold for a record $43 million, setting a new real estate record for the Massachusetts island ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Insurers plan floor for fire cover to avoid large burnsNon-life insurers are considering a minimum rate for fire insurance's natural catastrophe component. This move follows concerns about steep...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Psychology says sleeping with your pet doesn't automatically signal anxiety or dependence, the bond can provide a genuine sense of safety, comfort and emotional securitySharing a bed with pets is a tradition among many owners, who enjoy the companionship and security they provide. Research suggests that pet...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Clint Eastwood sold 280 acres of his California coastal property for $3.08 million in 1995 — The surprising conservation deal that helped keep Carmel land undevelopedClint Eastwood’s 1995 sale of roughly 280 acres of his California coastal property to Monterey County for $3.08 million became an important...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Wife living in London gives POA to family friend to manage his Vadodara property, friend gifts it to son and daughter-in-law; husband files case and wins in Gujarat HCMr Purshotam Ranchhodbhai Pankhania and his late wife living in London trusted their friend and gave him the POA to manage their India prop...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
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The guru watched as his disciple transitioned from a life of simplicity to one of greater complexity, encapsulating the evolution of human ...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schoolsDr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally clearedAn abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
In 1937, a fake doctor bought an Arkansas hotel and converted it into a hospital. Many people died. Now spirits of the victims are said to haunt this place.The Crescent Hotel, established in 1886, was a luxurious retreat for wealthy visitors drawn to its healing springs. However, it became a no...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906Once a tranquil waystation, Sheep Camp evolved into a vibrant gold rush town as thousands flocked to seek fortune. This chaotic boom phase ...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara lives in a 120-year-old heritage mansion inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with three courtyards, rooftop pool facing Indian Ocean, lighthouse view, coral walls and modern interiorsSri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort home combines heritage and luxury. The 120-year-old villa sits inside UNESCO-listed...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Best German proverb of the day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” a life lesson on what people do when no one is watchingBest German Proverb of the Day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” describes what can happen when supervision or authority disappear...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM 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
In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statueIn 1963, France sent stray cat Félicette 154 km into space, making her the first and only cat to travel beyond Earth. She survived the flig...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive speciesAlthough wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbin...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST