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In 1841, Squire Whipple found a cheaper way to build long iron bridges; more than 100 of his designs later crossed America's canals and growing railroad lines- US stock market today: Why have Nasdaq, S&P 500 slipped to lowest in months? Reasons behind Meta, Tesla, CoreWeave, Intel stock price fall, check top performing stocks
- In the late 1800s, America imported Japanese hops for medicine and gardens; escaped vines can now form 4-foot-thick blankets with thousands of plants per acre
- Union Pacific's third-quarter profit rises on pricing strengthUnion Pacific showcased impressive third-quarter adjusted profit, primarily fueled by increased fuel surcharge revenue and solid core prici...22 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...20 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- In 1969, Chicago mother of seven lost her husband to lung cancer and saw her kids suffer from respiratory issues. She used family's heath crisis to expose toxic neighbourhood, became the mother of environmental justice movementHazel Johnson transformed a personal tragedy into a lifelong battle against environmental pollution after losing her husband to lung cancer...16 Oct, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- New York's Central Park horses work up to 9 hours a day and get 5 weeks of vacation. The city now wants to abolish the iconic carriagesNew York City has announced plans to abolish the horse-drawn carriage industry by June 1, 2028. Ongoing criticisms from animal rights activ...15 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Warren Buffett on 5 habits that feel like good investing but make you poorerBuffett offered a bet in public and then waited. Thousands of managers who have grown rich telling people they can beat the market did not ...15 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- In 2024, a US court ruled on an ownership dispute involving two properties sold for $10,200 after a tax-deed transfer; here's what happenedIn a decision in Thomas DeCola v. Matt H. and Anne L. Sheafer, the appeals court rejected Thomas DeCola's arguments. It stated that the tax...14 Oct, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- In 2005, the US required reflective markings on freight cars to improve visibility at crossings; nearly 1 in 4 crossing collisions involved vehicles hitting trainsAt night, freight trains can easily go unnoticed, leading to numerous accidents at highway-rail crossings. To address this safety concern, ...14 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...13 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...13 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...11 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- If your car gets stuck on US railroad tracks, the small blue-and-white sign nearby can tell the railroad exactly where you are before the next train arrivesEmergency notification system signs at railroad crossings are essential for assisting drivers in emergency situations. These signs display ...09 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Tom Every spent decades turning salvaged machinery into Wisconsin’s 300-ton Forevertron; the 50-foot scrap-metal giant still stands at his family’s art parkTom Every, famously known as Dr. Evermor, dedicated his life to the artistry of scrap metal, transforming forgotten pieces into extraordina...07 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...07 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- AI's race to transform the world before the money runs outCumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the va...04 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Artificial Intelligence: Which jobs are going to be replaced by AI? Which age group will be exposed the most? Here's what experts sayWhich jobs are not safe from AI? Questions are being raised over the nature and magnitude of impact of Artificial Intelligence in coming ti...03 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- AI's race to transform the world before the money runs outInvestment in AI technology continues to rise, surpassing historical investments seen in railways and the internet. Major AI firms are expe...03 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
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