Tuesday, August 18, 2026 5:41 AM ET
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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 counties10 minutes ago
In 2015, YouTubers built an RC plane with a giant circular wing; other pilots then flew smaller planes through its opening10 minutes ago
US - Aug 18, 2026 - 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 true - Mar-a-Lago has a long history that predates Donald Trump and the FBI search. Built in the 1920s by wealthy heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Florida mansion hosted royals, diplomats, lavish parties and charity events. Post later left the estate to the US government as a presidential retreat, but it was eventually bought by Trump in 1985.10 minutes 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 foundation2 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 refuge1 hour ago
Florida man arrested after throwing dog poop at neighbour over uncleared mess and threatening him with a child's scooter2 hours ago
Florida man convicted of murdering estranged wife and wounding her mother set to be state's 13th execution of 20264 hours ago
'You're loud, boisterous person, you're fake news, be quiet': Trump snaps at reporter over Korea question4 hours ago
Trump approval rating lowest at 33% as Iran war takes toll on Americans4 hours ago
'39,000 soldiers guarding you from Kim': Trump reduces military drills with South Korea over Iran4 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 him4 hours ago
Tropical Storm Lala in Hawaii: Roads collapse, 100 homes swept away, no power, mobile service; 1 dead5 hours ago
'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California's teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued5 hours ago
US Supreme Court again rejects Donald Trump's bid to overturn $5 million E Jean Carroll verdict6 hours ago
'Has always treated me with great respect': Trump's fresh praise for Kim Jong Un7 hours ago
Meta goes to trial this week, which, if it loses, could change Insta & FB forever7 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 group7 hours ago
Indian-origin CEO says he starts checking his emails at 4.30 am; 'If you want to work eight-to five...'12 hours ago
Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card detained by ICE after living in the US for 30 years. Her daughter is an immigration attorney12 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 strength14 hours ago
In 1917, a South Dakota schoolteacher became America's first woman park ranger after being hired to guide visitors through a cave15 hours ago
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins after 3 decades, former gang leader Keffe D accused of killing rap icon15 hours ago
A California school has been sued after a field trip of students who were encouraged to wear hijab, given Qurans15 hours ago
Meet ex-Tesla engineer Saiman Shetty who became American citizen through EB-1 Green Card: 'That one decision gave me freedom'15 hours ago
US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy's Mount Etna16 hours ago
In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms17 hours ago
In 2024, a beaver returned to a California creek after 19 years and began cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam17 hours ago
Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice17 hours ago
In 1745, the US welcomed mimosa trees for their pink flowers; they later escaped gardens and spread as an invasive species17 hours ago
Meet Vedika Devarajan, the Washington high-school freshman who designed a banana-inspired neonatal incubator liner to tackle hospital-acquired infections18 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'18 hours ago
No new strikes, no peace deal: What Donald Trump's 'low-key' Iran strategy means18 hours ago
Watch: NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks Bengali while announcing free Broadway tickets for students, user says 'your Bangla is better than mine'19 hours ago
No fund for you if you have Islamic wudu washing facilities: Major row over Texas Governor's warning to two airports20 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% efficient20 hours ago
Family of Indian teen killed in Central Park carriage crash sues New York City for $105 million20 hours ago
'No. 1 goal is Iran can't have nukes': Trump as US-Iran 60-day deal deadline expires20 hours ago
'Pure evil': Ex-Congresswoman claims Trump officials discussing using nukes against Iran22 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 them22 hours ago
US Navy destroyer spent four days without toilets, AC, galley after power failure in South China Sea21 hours ago
US deports Indian national Jashandeep Singh after 'sexually motivated coercion' conviction22 hours ago
All not perfect: US Centcom commander flags sailors' mental issues during long service at sea23 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 $74,00023 hours ago
A 52-slab Nebraska bridge turns its concrete into a giant resistor, warming the road surface from inside during snowstorms23 hours 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
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 project1 day 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 wildlife1 day ago
Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US1 day 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 concern1 day ago
Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaves trail of damage and lakhs without power1 day ago
'Very good' ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea1 day ago
In 1905, Hawaii introduced mosquitofish to control mosquitoes; the tiny fish later became linked to declines of native damselflies and other threatened species1 day 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 20271 day 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 Union1 day ago
'They were Indian, so we didn't count them': US cleaning business owner faces scrutiny over racial profiling1 day ago