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Billionaire Barry Diller spent $260 million to transform a derelict New York pier into a little island. Now millions use the Hudson river parkLittle Island transformed an abandoned pier into a public park on Manhattan's Hudson River. Barry Diller funded the project to create a spa...- Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her nameZmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing t...
- 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsWhen fear and uncertainty are the primary feelings on the street, the ability to rationally deal with negative news drops sharply. That is ...
- An iconic Art Deco Coca-Cola bottling factory stood unused; developers turned its 12-acre site into a mixed-use destination featuring a food hall and hotelArchitects and developers are transforming abandoned factories into functional spaces such as hotels and art galleries. Many of these proje...
- Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms* Majority in House or Senate would give Democrats subpoena power and funds for expanded investigative staff * Trump-linked crypto firms an...
- House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an optionHouse Democrats are planning significant oversight investigations targeting President Trump and his administration after the elections. The...
- Assam CM launches Northeast Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunitiesHimanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecti...
- Boston Light has stood since 1716 and was automated in 1998, but Congress kept a keeper on it; when Sally Snowman retired in 2023, the US lost its last oneBoston Light, located in Boston Harbor, was the last manually operated lighthouse in the United States. The light became automated in 1998,...
- NSE IPO: A listing that matters beyond the marketNSE made its debut on BSE, which reflects shifts in institutional investor strategies. The exchange's listing invites scrutiny from analyst...
- China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industryShenzhen has emerged as a leading hub for AI filmmakers in China, attracting various local governments wanting to establish tech clusters. ...
- Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, PB Fintech, Lemon Tree Hotels and Dr Lal PathLabsIndian equity markets saw significant declines, with the NSE Nifty 50 index dropping by over 380 points. PB Fintech experienced a sharp 36%...
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...
- Delhi govt launches PM Surya Ghar portal; NDMC clears EVs, Ayush hospital, civic projectsDelhi launched a solar registration portal for rooftop installations and subsidies. The New Delhi Municipal Council approved electric vehic...
- Inox Clean Energy nears Rs 2,500 crore acquisition of Actis-owned Athena RenewablesInox Clean Energy is close to acquiring Athena Renewables from Actis. This transaction is nearing conclusion with an in-principle agreement...
- Lauren Sanchez and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are pouring $25 million into a massive Pacific Ocean conservation project covering an area larger than AlaskaLauren Sanchez is backing a new Bezos Earth Fund ocean conservation push as Jeff Bezos' philanthropic organization commits more than $25 mi...
- Inox Clean Energy set to buy Actis-owned Athena Renewables for Rs 2,500 croreInox Clean Energy is close to acquiring Athena Renewables from Actis for Rs 2,500 crore. This acquisition will significantly boost Inox's r...
- IIT Madras professor Jhunjhunwala wants PLI to be more startup friendlyPLI should be opened to smaller companies, with incentives tied to meaningful domestic value addition rather than the ability to make large...
- In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut's Westport to stop development. 14 years later, his land formed part of the 39-acre Newman-Poses Nature Preserve, now public landIn 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut’s Westport to stop development. Fourteen years later, his land became part of t...
- Texas couple donated 50 Acres of their land for a public park. 25 Years later, a $9.2 million expansion is taking shapeDuhacsek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, is set for an exciting $9.2 million overhaul, with plans to add new cricket fields and dog parks. Const...
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