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In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraft- A man raised in poverty without a father and who barely made it through high school went on to open 54 Burger King restaurants across three US states, later donating more than $2 million through his foundation
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- Scott Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain tiesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with global finance ministers in Asheville this week. He aims to focus discussions on econom...31 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottlesTwo Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their comp...31 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...31 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Where is Tropical Storm Karina now? Powerful 145 mph hurricane sparks concern for Mexico and Southern CaliforniaTropical storm Karina latest update: Where is the powerful 145 mph Category 4 hurricane now? Karina is moving west across the Pacific, far ...31 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- For 100 years, 700-pound rocks seemed to move on their own in California's Death Valley. In 2013, scientists finally saw the strange force that was pushing themFor nearly a century, massive rocks weighing up to 700 pounds appeared to move across California’s Death Valley without any visible force b...28 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- In 2000, NASA's MISR used 9 cameras aboard Terra to study clouds, winds and aerosols. 1 year later, scientists showed it could measure cloud heights to within 400 meters worldwide, opening new possibilities for meteorologyNASA’s MISR instrument is giving scientists a different way to study Earth’s atmosphere. Its nine cameras view the planet from different an...27 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...27 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 1947, Project Cirrus scientists dropped 80 pounds of dry ice into a hurricane for weather manipulation. The storm suddenly turned and hit Georgia, causing $2 million lossA little-known experiment in 1947 saw scientists test an unusual idea by releasing dry ice into a hurricane over the Atlantic. The project ...26 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Dolly Parton died, next Atlantic storm could share her name. Here’s whyThe next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following established naming procedures. Forecasters are monitoring a system off Afri...26 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfallHurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect...21 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
- A 2014 study analyzed 62 years of US hurricanes and found female-named storms were nearly three times as deadly as male-named ones, possibly because people perceived them as less threatening and were less likely to take protective actionA study found feminine hurricane names correlated with higher death rates. Researchers suggest gender stereotypes unconsciously reduce perc...21 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- 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 groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...20 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods riseNearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel c...17 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, windsHurricane Lala formed and is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island. Maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. For...16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this seasonThe 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Niño's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. For...13 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
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