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In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were “literary poison.” 150 years later, BookTok’s nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenonSummer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure durin...- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by George Soros: "It's not whether you're right or wrong, but how much money you make when..." The investing lesson behind his famous words on risk, conviction, making smarter decisions and knowing when to cut lossesQuote of the Day by George Soros explores the investing wisdom behind his famous words, “It's not whether you're right or wrong, but how mu...
- Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the “elephant brain” coach who was always several moves ahead, passes awayThe baseball world mourns the loss of Stanley "Skip" Bertman, who dedicated his life to LSU athletics, passing away at 88. Under his helm, ...
- A £430 million power cable was heading for Dobby’s ‘grave’. Harry Potter fans forced the company to change its planHarry Potter fans helped change the route of a £430 million power cable project after the original plan threatened to pass through the make...
- Hundreds of migrant children stranded in Ceuta after deadly border surgeA teenage girl reached Spanish territory after her brother drowned and mother vanished during a mass migrant push. Spanish authorities conf...
- Going totally nuts over coco de mer: A very long journey for a very unusual coconutThe author and partner journeyed to Praslin in the Seychelles seeking the unique coco de mer nut. This rare fruit grows on tall palms and h...
- Trump-linked Albania resort draws fire over environmental damagePreliminary work on a vast hotel project linked to the Trump family has already caused irreparable damage to Albania's coast. Scientists an...
- Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Larry Page and more: Tech billionaires are flocking to America's second-most expensive metro area and it's not California or New YorkTech billionaires such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, and Larry Page are among high-profile names who are flocking to Miami d...
- Digital nomad visas: Who should apply, who shouldn't, top countries for IndiansDigital nomad visas now offer professionals a new route for global mobility. These permits allow individuals to live abroad while working r...
- Who is Elaine Angene Escoe? FBI names her among its most wanted fraud suspects, offers $150,000 reward in alleged $32 million COVID-19 relief scamThe FBI seeks Elaine Angene Escoe for a massive fraud scheme, who is also labelled as 'the most wanted fraudster'. She allegedly helped ste...
- Trump wants Qatar-gifted Air Force One to feature at his presidential library, but hurdles remain: ReportA Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar, is now serving as a temporary Air Force One for President Trump. While awaiting new presidential aircraft,...
- Psychology says people who prefer staying home on the Fourth of July aren't necessarily unsocial, they may recharge differently from large crowdsPsychology says choosing to stay home on the Fourth of July may reflect differences in personality, energy restoration, sensory preferences...
- Father-Child AI Prompts: 10+ best prompts for royal family portraits, emotional masterpieces and stunning cinematic photo editsFather-Child AI Prompts: Father's Day 2026 offers a unique opportunity to elevate cherished father-child photos into extraordinary artwork ...
- Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
- Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...
- Cantor V founder and Indian-origin California businessman Mahender Makhijani accused in $100 million fraud; sex party and blackmail claims surfaceIndian-origin businessman and founder of Cantor V Group, Mahender Makhijani, is facing a $100 million fraud investigation in California. Pr...
- $35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decadeA dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export oper...
- Treasury officials moot $250 note featuring Trump: ReportAmerica may soon see a USD 250 currency note with President Donald Trump's portrait. This move requires a new law from Congress. Officials ...
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