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US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy's Mount Etna35 minutes ago
In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms1 hour ago
US - Aug 17, 2026 - In 2024, a beaver returned to a California creek after 19 years and began cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam - Following a devastating fire in 2016 that impacted Strawberry Creek, Great Basin National Park staff noticed signs of beaver activity prompting restoration initiatives in 2021. By constructing artificial dams, the project significantly enhanced the creek's ecosystem and led to a remarkable increase in trout populations. In 2024, a beaver was spotted for the first time in nearly two decades, symbolizing nature's resilience and recovery after human efforts.1 hour ago
Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice1 hour ago
In 1745, the US welcomed mimosa trees for their pink flowers; they later escaped gardens and spread as an invasive species1 hour ago
Meet Vedika Devarajan, the Washington high-school freshman who designed a banana-inspired neonatal incubator liner to tackle hospital-acquired infections1 hour 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'2 hours ago
No new strikes, no peace deal: What Donald Trump's 'low-key' Iran strategy means2 hours ago
Watch: NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks Bengali while announcing free Broadway tickets for students, user says 'your Bangla is better than mine'3 hours ago
No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports3 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% efficient3 hours ago
Family of Indian teen killed in Central Park carriage crash sues New York City for $105 million4 hours ago
'No. 1 goal is Iran can't have nukes': Trump as US-Iran 60-day deal deadline expires4 hours ago
'Pure evil': Ex-Congresswoman claims Trump officials discussing using nukes against Iran6 hours ago
Arizona man, 88, and his dog got stuck overnight in monsoon mud with no cell service; how one emergency SOS text helped save them6 hours ago
US Navy destroyer spent four days without toilets, AC, galley after power failure in South China Sea5 hours ago
US deports Indian national Jashandeep Singh after 'sexually motivated coercion' conviction6 hours ago
All not perfect: US Centcom commander flags sailors' mental issues during long service at sea7 hours 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 $74,0007 hours ago
A 52-slab Nebraska bridge turns its concrete into a giant resistor, warming the road surface from inside during snowstorms7 hours ago
'Closely consulting': South Korea, US coordinate on Iran ceasefire as Trump seeks to cut joint drills7 hours 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 drug8 hours 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 $90,0008 hours ago
California startup JetZero is building a $3 billion 'manta ray' aircraft that promises to cut fuel consumption by 50%, carry 250 passengers and replace traditional windows with screens; Japan Airlines just joined the project9 hours ago
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to protect it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving ecosystem filled with wildlife9 hours ago
Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US10 hours ago
In the 1930s, Florida introduced rhesus macaques to boost tourism; today the invasive monkeys carry a potentially fatal virus and are considered a public-health concern11 hours ago
Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaves trail of damage and lakhs without power11 hours ago
'Very good' ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea14 hours ago
In 1905, Hawaii introduced mosquitofish to control mosquitoes; the tiny fish later became linked to declines of native damselflies and other threatened species17 hours ago
Ferrari's first all-electric car sells for $40 million at charity auction, nearly 40 times initial estimate of $1.1 million; buyer won't receive it until 202722 hours ago
At 15, Lynne Cox broke the English Channel record for men and women; at 30, after an 11-year wait for permission, she swam through 38°F water from Alaska to the Soviet Union23 hours ago
'They were Indian, so we didn't count them': US cleaning business owner faces scrutiny over racial profiling1 day ago
In 1953, Emma Gatewood tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, got lost and was rescued; two years later, at 67, she walked all 2,190 miles alone and made history1 day ago
In 1933, Lincoln's Crooked House was marked for demolition; work revealed a hidden timber-framed building behind its brick façade and saved it; today it is one of the Cathedral Quarter's most photographed buildings1 day ago
A Maine oyster farm is testing a solar-powered floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air; one raft is designed for 125,000 oysters a year1 day ago
Meet Connor Hill, the 17-year-old Pennsylvania student who wrote a computer program to classify noble polyhedra; he proved there are 146 isolated examples and won $250,0001 day ago
Virginia installed 46 water-control structures across 150 miles of old drainage ditches to re-wet a swamp; restored peat now traps 200,000 metric tons of carbon a year1 day ago
At 20, Finnish immigrant Maggie Walz arrived in Michigan with just $7; in 1903 she claimed 160 acres on a Lake Huron island and the colony she founded grew to five settlements with around 1,000 people1 day ago
Manhattan's got a hairy situation! Giant 10-foot hairball 'Tumblehair' takes over the streets of NYC1 day ago
In 1905, a 13-year-old crawled through a tiny Tennessee cave passage and found a hidden underground lake1 day ago
Hawaii's 34,000 acres of managed eucalyptus plantations could become a local source of lumber for homes and infrastructure1 day ago
In 1956, Howard Zahniser began drafting America's wilderness law; after 66 drafts and eight years of campaigning, he died months before it protected 9.1 million acres1 day ago
In 1940, the Walker sisters sold their 122-acre Tennessee homestead for $4,750; a lifetime lease let them keep living there inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park1 day ago
In 1958, Mahala Ashley Dickerson visited Alaska on vacation and decided to move there; after claiming 160 acres, she became the territory's first Black homesteader and months later its first Black lawyer1 day ago
In 1899, Harvard graduate James Dole moved to Hawaii to grow coffee; instead, he built a pineapple company whose name is still seen worldwide1 day ago
Jack and Laura Dangermond gave $165 million to protect 24,364 acres of California coastline from development1 day ago
Mississippi's termite swarms are here, and a single treatment can cost up to $1,7501 day ago
India Day Parade: Zohran Mamdani attends as first Indian American mayor of New York1 day ago
In 1898, 17 years after surviving the O.K. Corral gunfight, Virgil Earp claimed 160 acres in Arizona; two years later, he earned title to the land1 day ago
'Luxury porn' pitch to Epstein: Anthropic CEO's wife Cami Clark's ties surface1 day ago
Indiana floods kill at least 6 as severe storms trigger record river levels1 day ago
19-year-old held after Virginia State University shooting leaves 5 wounded, found in dorm closet1 day ago
Heavy rain, dangerous surf: Why Hurricane Lala is a historic threat to Hawaii's Big Island1 day ago
'Unfriendly look, but we get along great': Trump posts old photo with Kim Jong Un1 day ago
19th-century ships accidentally brought mice to islands 30 miles off San Francisco; they later reached densities of 1,270 per hectare and began reshaping the seabird ecosystem1 day ago
Trump eyes millions from personal political funds for GOP amid midterm pressure: Report1 day ago