Tuesday, August 18, 2026 8:11 AM ET
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In 1951, a New Jersey couple bought 185-acres of land as a summer retreat after which an injured owl turned their property into a wildlife refuge8 minutes ago
Meet Ritu Narayan: Indian-origin mom whose $1.7 billion school transportation startup is transforming the lives of American students one bus at a time8 minutes ago
US - Aug 18, 2026 - Florida mother pours hot wax on daughters before setting kitchen fire52 minutes ago
In 1884, water hyacinth was introduced at a New Orleans exposition; by 2020, it covered an estimated 24,000 acres of public waterways in Louisiana's Barataria Basin1 hour ago
A former BlackRock employee ordered 10,000 pairs of socks for $100,000 to test a business idea; her startup later raised $2 million and reached Shark Tank52 minutes ago
Arkansas is installing 96 Solar Panels on a 40-Acre farm reservoir: researchers want to see how migratory birds along the Mississippi flyway react1 hour ago
In 1999, a Texas couple bought 828 acres and discovered endangered whooping cranes, then protected 817 acres for the birds1 hour ago
In the 1980s, a California family wouldn't sell its bicycle shop, so a Redondo Beach development was built around it2 hours ago
California woman donates $1 million to 100 teachers, with each receiving a surprise $9,161 check after learning they were underpaid in one of America's wealthiest counties2 hours ago
In 2015, YouTubers built an RC plane with a giant circular wing; other pilots then flew smaller planes through its opening2 hours ago
In 1973, Marjorie Merriweather Post left Mar-a-Lago to the US government hoping it would become a 'Winter White House'; 44 years later, her vision came true3 hours ago
In 1986, a rancher saw hundreds of wild horses crammed into a government feedlot: Two years later, he created an 11,000-acre refuge3 hours ago
In 2013, Indian-origin teenager Trisha Prabhu developed a platform that detected offensive messages before posting; in 2026, she runs a non-profit that prevents cyberbullying and received a grant from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's foundation4 hours ago
Florida man arrested after throwing dog poop at neighbour over uncleared mess and threatening him with a child's scooter4 hours ago
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to..." - a powerful reminder about integrity5 hours ago
In 2020, a $186 million cleanup began at Minnesota's Spirit Lake; four years later, 1.3 million cubic yards had been remediated and a 14-acre fish-spawning bay created6 hours ago
Florida man convicted of murdering estranged wife and wounding her mother set to be state's 13th execution of 20266 hours ago
'You're loud, boisterous person, you're fake news, be quiet': Trump snaps at reporter over Korea question6 hours ago
Trump approval rating lowest at 33% as Iran war takes toll on Americans6 hours ago
'39,000 soldiers guarding you from Kim': Trump reduces military drills with South Korea over Iran6 hours ago
"I wouldn't, probably help you": President Donald Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard he "wouldn't" have risked his life to save him6 hours ago
Tropical Storm Lala in Hawaii: Roads collapse, 100 homes swept away, no power, mobile service; 1 dead8 hours ago
'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California's teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued8 hours ago
US Supreme Court again rejects Donald Trump's bid to overturn $5 million E Jean Carroll verdict9 hours ago
'Has always treated me with great respect': Trump's fresh praise for Kim Jong Un9 hours ago
Meta goes to trial this week, which, if it loses, could change Insta & FB forever9 hours ago
Meet Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian: The two Brooklyn teenagers who built a Gen Z finance newsletter to nearly 60,000 subscribers while running a student investment group10 hours ago
Indian-origin CEO says he starts checking his emails at 4.30 am; 'If you want to work eight-to five...'14 hours ago
Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card detained by ICE after living in the US for 30 years. Her daughter is an immigration attorney15 hours ago
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice..." - a powerful lesson on confidence and strength17 hours ago
In 1917, a South Dakota schoolteacher became America's first woman park ranger after being hired to guide visitors through a cave17 hours ago
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins after 3 decades, former gang leader Keffe D accused of killing rap icon18 hours ago
A California school has been sued after a field trip of students who were encouraged to wear hijab, given Qurans18 hours ago
Meet ex-Tesla engineer Saiman Shetty who became American citizen through EB-1 Green Card: 'That one decision gave me freedom'17 hours ago
US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy's Mount Etna19 hours ago
In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms19 hours ago
In 2024, a beaver returned to Strawberry creek after 19 years and began cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam52 minutes ago
Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice20 hours ago
In 1745, the US welcomed mimosa trees for their pink flowers; they later escaped gardens and spread as an invasive species20 hours ago
Meet Vedika Devarajan, the Washington high-school freshman who designed a banana-inspired neonatal incubator liner to tackle hospital-acquired infections20 hours ago
Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: 'When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small'20 hours ago
No new strikes, no peace deal: What Donald Trump's 'low-key' Iran strategy means21 hours ago
Watch: NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks Bengali while announcing free Broadway tickets for students, user says 'your Bangla is better than mine'21 hours ago
No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports22 hours ago
Meet Ananya Nagendra, the 18-year-old Texas student who built an ant-based digester for landfill food waste; tests found her prototype was about 83% efficient22 hours ago
Family of Indian teen killed in Central Park carriage crash sues New York City for $105 million22 hours ago
'No. 1 goal is Iran can't have nukes': Trump as US-Iran 60-day deal deadline expires22 hours ago
'Pure evil': Ex-Congresswoman claims Trump officials discussing using nukes against Iran1 day ago
Arizona man, 88, and his dog got stuck overnight in monsoon mud with no cell service; how one emergency SOS text helped save them1 day ago
US Navy destroyer spent four days without toilets, AC, galley after power failure in South China Sea23 hours ago
US deports Indian national Jashandeep Singh after 'sexually motivated coercion' conviction1 day ago
All not perfect: US Centcom commander flags sailors' mental issues during long service at sea1 day ago
Michigan children set up a lemonade stand after 13-year-old cheerleader Lainey Scroggs died; it raised over $1,000 as her family fundraiser reached nearly $74,0001 day ago
A 52-slab Nebraska bridge turns its concrete into a giant resistor, warming the road surface from inside during snowstorms1 day ago
'Closely consulting': South Korea, US coordinate on Iran ceasefire as Trump seeks to cut joint drills1 day ago
At 11, Payton Herres received a donated heart; at 26, she needed viral posts, advocates and Mark Cuban's pharmacy to keep accessing her anti-rejection drug1 day ago
Meet Olivia Shekou, the California student who turned one pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that grew to 17 states and raised more than $90,0001 day ago