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"The hypocrisy of life": Saved to move to the US, now saving to visit India, woman's viral video on priorities flipping after moving abroadAn Indian woman living in the US, posting as @american_desi_family, went viral for highlighting the irony of shifting priorities after movi...- US Open: Major question marks in women's field leave door open for Gauff, SwiatekAs the US Open approaches, excitement brews among fans and players alike, particularly for top contenders Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. Gauff...
- In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...
- In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwideIn 1914, Montana took a bold step by granting women the right to vote, which opened the door for Jeannette Rankin's groundbreaking congress...
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...
- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
- India, US sign Rs 292 crore deal for buying Javelin missilesIndia has formalized an agreement with the United States for the acquisition of Javelin anti-tank missiles, utilizing emergency procurement...
- In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state parkA 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the...
- US runs short of Patriot missiles in Europe as Iran war drains stocksUnited States military faces a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. This depletion is largely driven by President ...
- In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpolesIn 1992, four frogs embarked on a journey aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as part of a groundbreaking reproductive experiment. Their egg...
- Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran warThe US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced ...
- Democrat Senate nominee from US State of Michigan pulls up Pakistan for lack of democracyAt a gathering of Pakistani-Americans, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed directed pointed criticisms at Pakistan's military authorit...
- In 1999, an American teacher gave $5,000 to a Chinese woman fighting a desert. 27 years later, they reunited in tears after her trees grew into a 50,000-tree forestIn 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky gave $5,000 to Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen after seeing her fight against desertification...
- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American stateIn August 1920, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, a legislator, played a critical role in the fight for women's suffrage. Harry ...
- This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...
- Quote of the day by Toni Morrison: 'Make a difference about something other than...' - motivational quote by Pulitzer prize-winning author of Beloved on living with purpose and why making a difference starts with othersQuote of the day by Toni Morrison: Nobel laureate Toni Morrison inspired people to look beyond themselves. Her words emphasized making a di...
- Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiersIran's army announced a bounty for capturing or killing American soldiers. The reward offered is thirty thousand US dollars for each succes...
- She moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 for a fresh start. Months later, the woman became the region's first Black lawyer and first Black homesteaderMahala Ashley Dickerson moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 after being drawn to the territory during a vacation. She became the first Bla...
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach...' - Powerful lesson on not to blame yourself for past mistakes by the iconic American writer-activistMaya Angelou’s profound words, “Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach,” offer a meaningful reminder about self-forgiv...
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