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When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting grounds- For years, a Florida family used their 24,300 acres of land for hunting. In 1989, their decision to part with the ranchland helped save one of America's rarest big cats
- Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?
- Alaska Senate race heads for November showdown between Dan Sullivan and Mary PeltolaRepublican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advanced to Alaska's Senate general election. Republican Nick Begich also moved forward i...19 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Pia Dandiya, Indian-origin educator who founded school for low-income students, wins Florida Democratic primary; faces Republican ex-Marine Casey Askar in November showdownPia Dandiya has clinched the Democratic primary for Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, setting up a contest against Repub...19 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primaryAngie Nixon secured an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November'...19 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Who is Angie Nixon? Democratic socialist stuns Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman in surprise Florida Senate primary upsetIn a surprising turn of events, Angie Nixon emerged victorious in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman, famed f...19 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returningFlorida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural flo...18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- Wyoming primary election 2026 today: Candidates, polling place locator, voter ID rules and complete voting guideWyoming voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on August 18. Key Republican races include contests for the U.S. House and S...18 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Florida Primary Election 2026 Today: Candidates, where to vote, polling place locator, what to bring; here’s the complete voting guideFlorida Primary Election 2026 Today: Florida voters head to the polls today, Tuesday, August 18, for the 2026 primary election. Polls are o...18 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- US ‘Tomb Raiders’: Mother, daughter and boyfriend allegedly stole cemetery valuables across nine states, including items worth $35,000 in FloridaAuthorities are searching for three Indianapolis residents accused of a multi-state cemetery theft spree. These suspects allegedly targeted...16 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...15 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...14 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...13 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primaryDarline Graham will face Ralph Norman in the August runoff election. Governor Henry McMaster had appointed Graham to serve the senator's re...12 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- He earned $3.10 an hour as a valet parker. Now he’s worth $11.1 billion and runs a trillion-dollar firmMarc Rowan went from earning $3.10 an hour as a valet parker and taking other ordinary jobs to becoming the CEO of Apollo, a trillion-dolla...11 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- US Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industryThe US Senate is moving to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A ke...11 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watchNine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings we...10 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- Will Daylight Saving Time become permanent in the US? Trump's latest legislation push explainedPresident Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to make daylight saving time permanent. He believes this issue unites Republicans, Dem...05 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
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