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In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog raceIn a groundbreaking achievement, Libby Riddles etched her name in history in 1985 as the first woman to conquer the Iditarod. Defying the h...- California primary election 2026 today: Top candidates, where do I vote in California, polling place locator, complete voting guideCalifornia's 14th Congressional District voters head to polls on August 18, 2026. State Senator Aisha Wahab and BART Board President Meliss...
- Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: 'A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…" Powerful lesson on confidence & strengthQuote of the day by Melinda French Gates: Melinda French Gates' words capture the transformative journey of finding one's voice. Societal p...
- Sania Mirza joins Terra-Invest to Co-Lead future health and sports investmentsSania Mirza has joined Terra-Invest as a co-leader for key investment areas. She will focus on longevity, preventative health, and the spor...
- Powerball jackpot numbers for August 17 revealed - Did someone win the $35 million top prize on Monday night?Powerball jackpot August 17: The advertised $35 million prize is based on the annuity option, which is paid in annual installments over 30 ...
- Assam staffers stare at 20% pay cut if rewed sans divorce or first wife aliveIn a notable move, the Assam government has announced a twenty percent salary reduction for employees who enter into second marriages witho...
- Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...
- Ontario Tragedy: Woman dies after being ‘swept into the water’ in Mississauga, say policeA woman has died after being swept into Lake Ontario late Saturday night. Emergency crews responded to Jack Darling Memorial Park following...
- Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered juryWe’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sif...
- ET Startup Awards 2026 to crown A-List of entrepreneursRishad Premji will helm a group of accomplished founders, business leaders and veteran entrepreneurs, who have built and scaled some of Ind...
- Powerball jackpot rises to $35 million for August 17 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take homePowerball jackpot: The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $35 million for Monday's drawing. No ticket matched all six numbers in...
- 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...
- In 1900, an Alaskan woman was left alone with 500 reindeer after husband's death. For many years, she fought to keep the herd and became one of Alaska's richest businesswomanAfter her husband died during a measles epidemic in 1900, Sinrock Mary was left fighting to keep their herd of 500 reindeer. She challenged...
- UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 eachA 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAE’s Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Vari...
- Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competitionIndia hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many co...
- PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from BarcelonaParis Saint-Germain has signed Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract. The French club reportedly paid fifty million euros fo...
- In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...
- Russian woman living in Bengaluru surprises Indian nanny with her first-ever birthday cake. 'So simple for us but big gestures for them,' Internet saysIn a touching celebration of affection and friendship, Yana, a Russian expat living in Bengaluru, surprised her Indian nanny Savitha with a...
- S&P assigns investment-grade rating to IDFC FIRST Bank. Can it lift the stock?S&P Global Ratings has assigned IDFC FIRST Bank an inaugural investment-grade rating of BBB- for the long term, with a Stable Outlook. The ...
- In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
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