Thursday, July 09, 2026 9:04 AM ET
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AI company CEO pays $1.7 million a year so employees can live in one of America's most expensive neighbourhoods2 hours ago
Mother who publicly claimed vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins is now accused of murdering them, with prosecutors alleging she suffocated both children3 hours ago
US - Jul 9, 2026 - Hawaii released axis deer for recreational hunting in the 1860s, but with few predators, the animals multiplied into tens of thousands, stripping vegetation, damaging farms and accelerating erosion across Maui - Axis deer, introduced for hunting, now threaten Hawaii's environment and agriculture. These animals reproduce rapidly without natural predators, causing significant damage. An eradication effort on Hawaii Island successfully prevented a new invasion. However, managing established populations on Maui remains a long-term challenge. Early detection and elimination prove more effective than controlling widespread species.22 minutes ago
California accidentally introduced the olive fruit fly in 1998, and within five years, it had spread across every olive-growing region, forcing growers into permanent pest-control programs that transformed the state's olive industry.22 minutes ago
In 1980, California released more than 1.5 billion sterile Mediterranean fruit flies after an invasive outbreak threatened over 250 crops, eradicating the infestation before it could permanently invade California's orchards22 minutes ago
US - Jul 9, 2026 - Florida spent decades building seawalls to protect its Atlantic coast, but scientists found seawall-backed beaches lost more than half a metre of elevation while natural dunes kept rebuilding after major hurricanes - Florida's concrete seawalls are accelerating beach erosion, a new study reveals. These structures, meant for protection, are causing significant sand loss and degradation. Naturally occurring sand dunes, however, demonstrate remarkable resilience after severe weather events. Coastal grasses help dunes rebuild themselves, trapping windblown sand effectively. Transitioning to natural green infrastructure is now a key challenge for coastal planners.22 minutes ago
California accidentally imported Argentine ants in the early 1900s, but the invasive insects now protect aphids across citrus orchards, allowing sap-sucking pests to multiply and damage millions of dollars' worth of fruit each year22 minutes ago
In the 1970s, the United States began fencing off miles of California beaches each summer after the California least tern population collapsed; today, nesting colonies have spread along the Pacific coast31 minutes ago
Inside details of Trump administration's biggest crackdown on H-1B visa fraud: Human trafficking in the name of fake jobs31 minutes ago
Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days5 hours ago
The Amazon is the world's largest river, yet not a single bridge crosses its main channel5 hours ago
'Days, weeks or months': US gearing up for prolonged military campaign against Iran5 hours ago
US democrat Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegation7 hours ago
Student visas processed under 'established regulations': US Embassy amid delay concerns8 hours ago
Nearly 1,000 cyclospora cases reported in Michigan in largest-ever parasite outbreak9 hours ago
Iran threat? Why Trump flew home on old Air Force One instead of jet gifted by Qatar10 hours ago
Will be giving licence to Ukraine to produce Patriot missile: Trump11 hours ago
Connor Murphy's alleged last video saying 'I'm dying every second' resurfaces after his death11 hours ago
US launches major probe into H-1B visa 'fraud'; Cognizant under scanner13 hours ago
The Don of disorder: Allies duck as Trump changes script again, picking fights from Madrid to Tehran19 hours ago
'I think I will': Trump hints at lifting Syria's terror label, calls interim president 'great job'19 hours ago
'On every single one of their list': Trump claims Iran is plotting to assassinate him13 hours ago
From Sleepy Joe to Dozy Don: Trump converts Japan and morphs Zelensky to Putin20 hours ago
California turns to worms and microbes to tackle livestock manure pollution and create eco-friendly fertiliser20 hours ago
The United States encouraged widespread planting of Russian olive trees during the 1900s to create windbreaks and wildlife habitat, but the trees spread along western rivers, replacing native cottonwood forests and altering bird communities21 hours ago
The United States released house sparrows in the 1850s and starlings in the 1890s to make cities feel more familiar to European settlers, but the introductions backfired as both species spread nationwide, competing with native bluebirds, swallows and woodpeckers for scarce nesting cavities23 hours ago
The United States in the late 1970s captured the last remaining wild red wolves after hybridisation and habitat loss pushed the species toward extinction; captive breeding later made it possible to return wolves to the wild in North Carolina23 hours ago
Red scare by the red: Trump and Republicans test anti-communist message for midterm elections23 hours ago
Florida spent nearly 40 years undoing a major flood-control project, filling canals and restoring 43 miles of Kissimmee River bends after wetlands were damaged; by 2021, over 26,000 acres returned23 hours ago
The United States removed two massive dams from Washington's Elwha River to reopen salmon habitat blocked for nearly a century; by 2014, the dams were gone, and salmon were moving back upstream23 hours ago
The United States in the early 1900s rounded up the last remaining wild American bison after commercial hunting reduced the species to only a few hundred animals; today, hundreds of thousands once again roam protected lands23 hours ago
Tow-truck driver shot during California freeway service call remains in critical condition as family speaks out1 day ago
An indigenous Yurok family from California brought a dying river back to life after leading a decades-long fight to remove four dams1 day ago
Desi doctor who drove his family off a cliff in California walks free after therapy1 day ago
Iran deal over, trade cut with Spain, Greenland row back: Trump sets tense tone at Nato summit1 day ago
Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that 'ate the South' sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land1 day ago
One hell of a ride: Midwest theme park spends $22M on 'Cannonball!' , the tallest and fastest water ride in the US1 day ago
'Not important for Denmark': Trump says US needs Greenland for 'protection of the world'1 day ago
Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn't let them sleep1 day ago
US charges puts gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar at centre of transnational murder, stops short of accusing India1 day ago
43 days alone at sea, 2,400 miles across the Pacific: America's first female rower, Kelsey Pfendler, talks about the fear in the open ocean1 day ago
'Trump misread India': Former NSA John Bolton tears apart Pakistan playbook1 day ago
Paris Hilton is celebrating the closure of a 55-year-old school in Utah: Inside her long-time battle against the boarding school and why1 day ago
US court dismisses charges against Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off 250-foot cliff with family1 day ago
'Were to be paid $5,000-$10,000': Texas couple, 80 and 74, arrested after 345-pound cocaine bust at border1 day ago
'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war1 day ago
'No safe harbour for thugs': US indicts Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar in Nijjar killing1 day ago
Skyscraper in Manhattan at risk of collapse, street evacuated1 day ago
FIFA World Cup 2026: US-Belgium clash draws 30 million viewers, becomes most-watched soccer telecast in US history1 day ago
Indian-origin motel manager arrested in Los Angeles for profiting off prostitution, sex-trafficking1 day ago
2018 murder of newborn in California: Bakshinderpal Sing Mann, father who buried baby and then fled to Canada, finally sentenced1 day ago
Mitch McConnell speaks to senators from hospital amid health speculation, discusses national issues: Former adviser1 day ago
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: 'Failure is a feeling long before it becomes an actual result'1 day ago
'She's a nice person but made a mistake': Trump says relationship with Meloni 'soured' over Iran war1 day ago
Have you ever faced harm or mistreatment in India? Why US visa officers ask this question to every candidate1 day ago
Manhattan high-rise evacuated as officials warn of potential collapse1 day ago
Trump administration shared Iranian asylum seekers' confidential data with Tehran, lawsuit alleges1 day ago