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In 2014, Joan Rivers left a Manhattan penthouse worth $28 million; after relisting for $38 million later, it eventually took a $10 million price cutJoan Rivers’ former Manhattan penthouse has returned to the luxury real estate market with a substantial reduction in its asking price. Sit...- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...
- 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...
- In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sedimentIn 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle w...
- In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...
- 1,500 residents were displaced from Hanford in 1943; 83 years later, the Washington site holds about 56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous wasteIn 1943, residents were uprooted from their homes to create the Hanford nuclear site, which played a crucial role in generating plutonium f...
- Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottlesTaylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New Yo...
- Quote of the Day by Billy Dee Williams: “You can be anything you want to be. It’s a matter of...” — Inspiring life lessons on ambition, determination, hard work, self-belief, personal growth, purpose and why the life you want often begins with the choices you make from the legendary American actor, artist and writerQuote of the day by Billy Dee Williams: The famous quote by Billy Dee Williams emphasizes that human potential is not defined by external c...
- In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single mapOak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Proje...
- New York City's population flat after drop in immigrationNew York City's population has declined for the second consecutive year, with a significant drop in international migration contributing to...
- Zohran Mamdani and his wife have a new address: Couple moves into NYC's Gracie Mansion, leaving behind 1-bedroom apartmentNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji have moved into the official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion. This move marks...
- What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? Here's its location, origin, history, features and factsWhat is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? The story explains the move of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Gracie Mansion, it...
- NYC explosion: Manhattan blast erupts less than two miles from Jeffrey Epstein’s former residence, steps from Gracie Mansion; see what else this area is known forAn explosion and fire erupted on Manhattan's Upper East Side on August 15th, prompting a massive response from the FDNY. The blaze, origina...
- Donald Trump’s return to New York brings tight security and extensive road closures for Madison Square Garden rallyUS Presidential Election 2024: The NYPD has heightened security around Madison Square Garden ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally...
- Los Alamos: Birthplace of the atomic bomb set to become the hub for Nuclear weapons modernizationLos Alamos National Laboratory, the iconic research facility in New Mexico, is at the forefront of the United States' nuclear weapons moder...
- ‘Oppenheimer’: Where was Christopher Nolan’s movie filmed? Here are all the locationsChristopher Nolan's latest film, ‘Oppenheimer’ premieres in theaters on Friday, July 21, with select early screenings starting on July 20.
- Yemen's ancient 'Manhattan of the Desert' risks collapseAgainst a backdrop of cliffs looking like America's Grand Canyon, the UNESCO-listed World Heritage site is strategically built on a rocky s...
- Nightlife, nature, sports & shopping: Discover a well-rounded urban escape in Newark, New JerseyFrom nightlife to nature, it's all happening in this energetic New Jersey City.
- Indians across US celebrate Independence Day with gustoThe Indian community in the US celebrated India's 69th Independence day by unfurling the national flag and organising cultural events.
- Hurricane Sandy slams into US: Floods, blackouts across New YorkSandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain killing some and forcing eva...
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