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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...
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
- AI lifting India Inc's productivity as well as workload: ReportAI adoption is reshaping workplaces in India, with 81% of employees surveyed by Korn Ferry saying the technology has improved efficiency an...
- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...
- Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20 as search continues for 115 missing passengersRescue operations continue for the Virgo Transport 8 ferry that capsized in the Java Sea. Official reports state that the death toll has ri...
- Cyclone Arnab coming? Schools shut across Odisha; Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Bay of Bengal depression inches closer; heavy rain, 75 kmph winds likelyCyclone Arnab: A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, triggering school closure...
- Nolan Wells death update: Why did grand jury find no foul play after 18-year-old after Mississippi teen died following trip to Horn Island?A grand jury has concluded that there will be no criminal charges related to the Nolan Wells' death. Their findings pointed to drowning as ...
- In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettlesThe Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' prin...
- In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years laterIstanbul's Tünel, which has been in operation since 1875, stands as a testament to enduring urban transit systems. This historic funicular,...
- In 1885, Lisbon built a cable railway up one of its steepest streets; the Glória line later became a national monument and carried about 3 million passengers annuallyIn a tragic incident, a cable car crash in Lisbon claimed the lives of sixteen individuals due to a failure in a newly installed cable. Inv...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- Apatsu Mitram: IAF Chief hails deepening India-Japan defence ties as Japanese Fighters fly from Indian soil in Ex 'Veer Guardian-2026'"There is a Sanskrit expression which says 'Apatsu Mitram'-a friend in time of need. I think the spirit reflected in the relationship betwe...
- US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the CaribbeanThe U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration contin...
- 6 dead, 103 rescued, several missing as Indonesia launches search after passenger ship goes missingA ferry traveling between Java and Borneo encountered severe weather conditions on Sunday. Six persons died as rescue teams evacuated over ...
- Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities saySeventy-six people died in a ferry fire off the Philippines coast. Forensic experts are collecting DNA samples for victim identification. I...
- Vanuatu ferry sinks in rough seas, at least 1 dead and 30 missingOne person died and thirty remain missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu's coast. The vessel MV Matui departed Santo for Ambae island in ro...
- Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missingRescuers faced smoky conditions on a damaged ferry after a fire. Fifty-four people remain missing and at least thirty-five have died. The M...
- Philippines passenger ferry fire kills five, leaves several missing; watch videoA passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV Jun...
- 5 dead, dozens missing after fire on passenger ferry in PhilippinesA passenger ferry caught fire near Coron in Palawan province. The MV June Aster vessel was sailing from Manila when the blaze erupted. Five...
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