Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:15 AM ET
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'Mousetrap for billionaires': OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush planned to die during Titanic wreck dive, longtime friend claims21 minutes ago
US - Oct 21, 2026 - New York built a dam in 1836 to feed a canal; 190 years later, Lake Moraine remains lowered for a major rehabilitation project21 minutes ago
In 2024, Berkeley approved buying a 5,700-year-old Ohlone village site with funds largely raised by an Indigenous land trust, after a condo plan threatened the sacred land1 hour ago
In 2022 and 2023, Virginia tested recycled plastic and old asphalt on six state roads; all six were rated in very good condition at the first follow-up1 hour ago
In 2020, a Maine man cut his neighbor's garage in half with a Sawzall over a boundary dispute; the lawsuit later ended after mediation, but the sliced garage was still standing in 20261 hour ago
In 1977, Oregon resurfaced a highway using about 47,000 tons of stockpiled old asphalt; after 12 years, the recycled pavement was still performing well under heavier-than-designed traffic1 hour ago
In 1929, World War I veteran Harry Andrews began building Ohio's Loveland Castle by hand; 50 years later, his knights still run it as a museum33 minutes ago
From March 2024 to February 2025, Kevin Richardson's foundation supported wildlife protection across South Africa, including lion GPS tracking, drone patrols and more than 2,700 snare removals1 hour ago
In 2014, a North Dakota couple took over a family farm with drained wetlands; after 83 acres were restored, pelicans, ducks and pollinators appeared2 hours ago
A Missouri widow changed a family trust and a later amendment gave $220,000 to a beneficiary; after a court ordered repayment, an October 20 ruling dismissed her appeal as too late2 hours ago
In 2025, a Wisconsin hiking couple were struck by lightning and Eva revived Nick twice during a 50-minute rescue wait; a year later, they are married, and she is due to receive a lifesaving award1 hour ago
In 2019, Chance the Rapper's charity selected a Chicago youth therapy programme for a $100,000 grant, backing three years of support including safe summer experiences for children affected by violence2 hours ago
In 2017, Kaley Cuoco bought a 40-acre California ranch for $4.99 million; nine years later, the Big Bang Theory star's property has become a refuge for rescued horses, cows, goats, pigs and other animals3 hours ago
A fourth-generation Wisconsin farmer says a proposed $900 million power line could run within 300 feet of his home or cross 120 acres of his family's 2,500-acre cattle operation; the family is now fighting in court3 hours ago
'Pay the community a dividend': Trump's message to companies building massive data centres4 hours ago
Meet Dev Rai, the Indian-American Virginia student who founded a nonprofit at 15 to help artisans in India; two years later, it has supported over 400 craftspeople, sold 900 products and mobilised 300 volunteers4 hours ago
Who is the next Republican nominee for US President? JD Vance expects 2028 endorsement; Trump says 'no'5 hours ago
Watch: Mamdani does garba with Indian community at New York Navratri celebrations6 hours ago
'Disgrace to country': Trump says Ilhan Omar could get deported or go to jail6 hours ago
A tech founder sold his company for $1.6 billion, kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away; he says he does not believe in billionaires7 hours ago
'Quiet, quiet, are you a sick person?' Trumps snaps at reporter at White House; watch8 hours ago
Jonathan Spano's eyesight ended his Navy pilot dream; he built a traffic control business with his brother before flying camera jets for 'Top Gun: Maverick'8 hours ago
A San Francisco power station closed in 2011 is being transformed into a waterfront district with 2,300 homes, parks and new public spaces9 hours ago
UC Santa Barbara professor Edwina Barvosa sues University of California Regents over alleged gender discrimination, blocked promotions and $2.95 million pay gap with male colleague10 hours ago
Meet Raji Doshi, the 13-year-old from Farmington, Connecticut, who was named America's Top Young Scientist and won $25,000 for a system that pairs seaweed with natural aragonite to reduce ocean acidification11 hours ago
Jessica Alba turned a pregnancy concern into The Honest Company; its valuation reached nearly $2.1 billion after its first trading day12 hours ago
In 1858, a Texas family began holding ranchland that developers later wanted for 3,500 houses; in 2016, the family backed a plan to preserve 204 acres for a San Antonio park worth nearly $10 million12 hours ago
Australian billionaire James Packer listed his Los Angeles mansion for about $85 million in 2023; after roughly a year on the market, it sold in 2025 for $60 million12 hours ago
Steve Buscemi returned to firefighting after 9/11 and backed a charity for his former colleagues; by 2024, it was delivering over 4,200 counselling sessions a year to firefighters and families13 hours ago
US allows mining firm Sherritt to deliver fuel to Cuba10 hours ago
Indian-origin Uber driver father in NYC seeks help on GoFundMe for daughter's funeral after mother kills five-year-old: 'I lost my whole world'13 hours ago
In 1971, a hijacker vanished with $200,000; in 1980, an 8-year-old found part of the ransom on a Washington riverbank, and a damaged $20 note from the discovery sold for $134,200 at auction in 202613 hours ago
'As a second-generation Indian-American': 21-year-old Vasant Bhatt says he voted for Democrat Talarico in Texas election after being disgusted by MAGA racism13 hours ago
A 33-year-old California swimmer spent 111 days covering 900 miles of coastline in stages, battling seven-foot waves and polluted water; Catherine Breed has now completed her journey from Oregon to Mexico13 hours ago
In 2021, an 88-acre former limestone quarry in Indiana became a reservoir holding 3.2 billion gallons of water to protect supplies during droughts14 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy called 'pathetic' after mother of his rival makes strange appeal: 'Don't vote for my daughter, she's a liar'14 hours ago
In 2014, South Carolina put shipping containers, truck chassis, and radio towers on two barges; the reef became a habitat for grouper, blue marlin, and sailfish15 hours ago
In 1979, a Florida woman spent a week in a 50-foot eagle's nest; her stunt helped fund a raptor centre that had released 620+ rehabilitated bald eagles by 201915 hours ago
In 2020, Atlanta began filling Bellwood Quarry with 9.1 billion litres of water, creating an emergency reserve that extended the city's backup supply from 3–5 days to a month or more14 hours ago
Florida homeowners estimated Hurricane Ian repairs at $157,727 after receiving an initial $11,101 insurance payment; an October 16 appeals court rejected their bid for legal fees following an appraisal dispute15 hours ago
In 2024, a New Jersey dissertation reported on asphalt that heats itself; conductive road strips maintained a snow-free surface at about 6 watts per square foot15 hours ago
In 2008-09, a Wisconsin county tested leftover cheese brine on roads; the unusual mix reduced salt use by 30-40% and remained liquid after two days at −21°F16 hours ago
In 1970, a Florida water district built a dike and control structure on a former phosphate mining site to create a 700-acre reservoir; the reclaimed park now draws about 500,000 visitors a year16 hours ago
Robert F Kennedy's granddaughter Kyle Kennedy dies at 42 after years of health struggles16 hours ago
Green Card jobs: Food delivery company Instacart agrees to pay $5 million penalty for discriminating against Americans16 hours ago
In 1933, California built Santiago Creek Dam to create Irvine Lake; 93 years later, the 750-acre reservoir is being lowered ahead of a five-year project that will drain it entirely before rebuilding key dam structures16 hours ago
Indian-origin lab owner charged in US over $66.2 million bogus Covid test claims: DOJ17 hours ago
Bela Bajaria's season finale: Desi content queen exits Netflix17 hours ago
Former MIT scientist wins $6 million in sexual misconduct suit by younger female colleague, says predator tag damaged career while it was a consensual relationship18 hours ago
Trump admin revoked more than 300,000 visas since 2025, including 4,000 linked to birth tourism: Report19 hours ago
Trump 'frustrated and angry' says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy19 hours ago
Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?19 hours ago
A Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments on their Naples property; the husband later agreed to deposit $5,000 monthly during an appeal, but an October 19 federal ruling rejected his lawsuit against the bank20 hours ago
Daniel Rotman spotted a gap in the cat-litter market and built PrettyLitter; Mars later bought out his stake at a reported $1.4 billion valuation20 hours ago