Alaska ferry fares covered just 31% of operating costs over 10 years, while the state put in $82.6 million a year to keep coastal communities connectedAlaska's ferry system serves as a lifeline for 28 isolated communities, offering the only reliable transportation year-round. Currently, ti...
Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfoldIn White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachm...
Spain offers an abandoned village with 12 stone houses for €0, but there's a catchIn the heart of Galicia lies A Barca, a deserted village now available for just €0. While its enchanting stone houses whisper tales of hist...
NYC Ferry carried 7.4 million passenger trips in FY2025, while the city subsidised each trip by an average of $8.33 across six routes serving all five boroughsNew York City's ferry service has seen significant growth, now serving around 7.4 million passengers. To keep fares affordable amidst incre...
North Carolina collected about $2 million in ferry fares but spent $1.4 million collecting them; a new state law requires tolls on all ferry routesThe ferry system in North Carolina is vital for community connectivity and goods transportation, but it is currently facing significant fin...
Bet Dwarka Corridor: Underwater darshan, 108-foot Krishna statue, how Gujarat plans to transform Krishna's landGujarat's proposed Bet Dwarka corridor aims to improve pilgrimage facilities and tourism infrastructure around the island associated with L...
Ralph Lauren ties executive payouts to AI in sign of retail's shifting prioritiesRalph Lauren has replaced its sustainability metric with AI metrics in its executive incentive plan for the year 2026. This change follows ...
If AI saves two hours a day, where did those hours go?AI can help employees work faster, but higher efficiency does not necessarily mean a lighter workload or more time for strategic thinking. ...
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuat...
Meet China’s giant Jiutian drone: 6-tonne payload, 12-hour endurance and a swarm-carrying design; how powerful is Beijing’s flying mothership?China has flown its large, jet-powered Jiutian drone for the first time. The aircraft is much bigger than many military drones in service t...
In 1966, Walmart bought George Washington’s Virginia farm. But locals raised $2.2 million to save his childhood home. Now, it stands as a historic landmarkFerry Farm, the childhood estate of George Washington, faced potential demolition for a Walmart in Virginia. In response, local residents r...
Delhi Airport to get Rs 3,500 crore transit system by 2030, connecting all terminalsIndira Gandhi International Airport aims to implement an Automated People Mover system to connect terminals by 2030. The system will cost a...
When Ravana's blood was red sherbet: How Delhi celebrated Ramlila through centuriesOver centuries, the celebrations of Dussehra and Ramlila in Delhi have witnessed remarkable transformation. Once supported by royals, these...
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4The U.S. military recently conducted an attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea. This strike resulted in the deaths ...
Jason Collins lived in this Los Angeles home for more than 22 years; late NBA star’s $3.75 million property has 4 bedrooms, a pool, two double-height living rooms and mountain views, Inside the 5,000-sq-ft residenceJason Collins' exquisite Brentwood abode is currently on the market for $3.75 million. Purchased in 2004 for $2.39 million, the luxurious p...
A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River at Rocky Hill since 1655; the state still runs it eight months a year, a three-car barge pushed across by a diesel towboatThe Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry holds the title of the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S., dating back to 1655. This unique f...
Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry toll-free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.5 million vehicles each yearTransporting nearly five million passengers annually, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been operating toll-free since 1950. Initially e...