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Quote of the day by Serena Williams: "I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by..." - a powerful lesson on resilience and rising after failure14 minutes ago
Robbery attempt at Indian men waiting in parking lot after 11 pm, multi-city chase by police in Texas14 minutes ago
US - Aug 3, 2026 - 44-year-old man climbs Brooklyn Bridge, strips naked, plants flags and jumps into East River; survives, identified and charged by NYPD - A 44-year-old man miraculously survived after jumping from the top of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday, authorities said. According to the latest update, the man has been identified as Galymzhan Abaildayev, a Brooklyn resident, who now faces multiple charges following the dramatic incident. Videos of the incident show shocked onlookers screaming as the man jumped from the bridge.14 minutes ago
Visa extension filed? Immigration attorney says ICE can still arrest you; Oakland's Chantal Morales Rojas also did her paperwork before deadline59 minutes ago
In 1898, American bullfrogs were imported to California for frog legs; the predators later spread across the West, eating native frogs, fish, snakes, birds and small mammals2 hours ago
In 1884, a Florida visitor planted water hyacinth beside the St. Johns River; by 1896, it had spread across 200 miles3 hours ago
Chennai entrepreneur shares how he started business with ₹90,000 after quitting ₹1 crore US job30 minutes ago
California approved a State Farm insurance settlement after proposed increases reached 52%; the deal is estimated to save consumers about $530 million3 hours ago
US released Asian lady beetles in 1916 to fight crop pests, but they later spread into homes and orchards4 hours ago
Around 1900, the US planted Chinese tallow across the Gulf Coast as a commercial oil crop; it later invaded southern forests and can be toxic to cattle4 hours ago
In the early 1900s, the USDA distributed torpedograss as cattle feed; its torpedo-shaped roots later invaded southern wetlands and waterways3 hours ago
Introduced for forage and soil conservation, sericea lespedeza later spread through the US prairies while mature plants were largely avoided by grazing cattle4 hours ago
Florida Attorney General threatens catholic schools over vaccine mandate policy, says accept exemptions or lose funding4 hours ago
Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: "What is the point of being on this Earth if you..." - a timeless lesson on being unapologetically yourself4 hours ago
Bill Gates' $650 million hydrogen superyacht, built for silence, sparked online protests after a loud party disturbed an Italian village4 hours ago
Continuing with your H-1B employee? You may have to pay more fees4 hours ago
California woman was swept down the Kern River and found clinging beneath a rock; rescuers pulled her from the rapids4 hours ago
From Lagos to Stanford University: How Adeshola Fatimoju is building at the intersection of finance, energy and technology5 hours ago
Meet Will Grand, the LSU graduate who turned discarded fraternity food into more than 10,000 meals for people in need5 hours ago
A Minnesota scientist spent decades earning the trust of wild black bears until they let him walk beside them5 hours ago
California built a town for 4,000 iron miners in 1948. Today it is one of America's largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing5 hours ago
US military asks troops for 'creative' ways to bring Iran to the negotiating table as airstrikes fail6 hours ago
Scientists studying 500-year-old Chilean mummies have uncovered the first DNA evidence of smallpox in the Americas6 hours ago
University of Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger wants to withdraw guilty plea; can he win a fresh trial?7 hours ago
Who is Jacob Tsimerman: Fields Medal-winning mathematics professor who was once one of AI's biggest critics, now joining OpenAI to tackle AI safety8 hours ago
Only three Hawaiian producers meet America's organic honey framework; scientists say the rules may be unnecessarily strict9 hours ago
Meet the General Grant Tree: The world's second-largest tree that became America's only living National Shrine9 hours ago
Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia's by about 19%10 hours ago
Mississippi man uncovers more than 200 Civil War cannonballs buried beneath his property after 160 years10 hours ago
Meet Nathan Thomas: 18-year-old Florida teen becomes the world's youngest male professor after breaking a 306-year-old record10 hours ago
From cancer survivors to surfing stars: California woman and her dog beat cancer before competing together at the World Dog Surfing Championships10 hours ago
'Heartbreaking': Washington families return to burned homes as wildfires force mass evacuations8 hours ago
'We'll see how it goes': Trump says Iran talks to begin Monday after halting planned strikes12 hours ago
US scientists analysed 55 storm and atmospheric variables to identify hurricane rapid intensification; Atlantic communities could receive warnings as much as five days ahead16 hours ago
Locked, loaded ... and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran22 hours ago
An Arizona baby stopped breathing during a post-office visit; former nurse Mary Schwarz performed CPR and helped restore her breathing on the way to hospital1 day ago
New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields1 day ago
US general warns Pentagon he lacks naval assets to keep shielding Israel from missiles: Report1 day ago
Researchers mapped 128 million US buildings for landslide exposure; 6.5 million Americans live in danger zones concentrated across Appalachia and the West Coast1 day ago
Quote of the day by Jim Brown: "I set my standards so high, no one could be harsher on me than..." - a simple philosophy behind extraordinary success and discipline1 day ago
Family to sue US government after Haitian woman froze to death following ICE release: Report1 day ago
In 2022, a Wisconsin retirement community began housing college students; they now pay about $500 monthly and volunteer eight hours each week with older residents1 day ago
Three Virginia students were attending golf-team tryouts when they saw a family struggling in Lake Culpeper; they jumped in and brought all three ashore1 day ago
Jack Backman thought he had caught a crappie while fishing for walleye; certified scales showed the one-pound pumpkinseed had broken South Dakota's record from 19701 day ago
Quote of the day by LeBron James: "I think the reason why I'm the person who I am today is because..." - an inspiring lesson on resilience, adversity and the power of difficult beginnings1 day ago
California vineyards installed more than 500 owl boxes; fields with more barn owls had up to 52% fewer rodents without using additional poison1 day ago
36-year-old man stabbed to death inside luxury New York apartment high-rise1 day ago
In 2001, California began using helicopters to scatter poisoned grain across Anacapa Island after black rats devoured up to 70% of seabird eggs1 day ago
In 1943, a "Hellish Cloud" choked Los Angeles and burned residents' eyes; many feared an attack, but the pollution came from within1 day ago
California brought in ice plant in the early 1900s to hold soil in place; it now spreads 3 feet a year, smothering natives and reshaping coastal dunes1 day ago
In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the 'killer algae' took six years and over $7 million1 day ago
Washington wildfires scorch over 2,50,000 acres of land; trigger mass evacuations1 day ago
Trump 'cancels' Iran strikes as rapid deal aims to reopen Hormuz, curb nuclear threat1 day ago
US: 3 killed in Idaho shopping area shooting; gunman among dead1 day ago
Indian-origin mayor of US city asks ICE to 'go home', says he will always support the immigrant community1 day ago
Over 24,000 unaccompanied migrant children in the US risk losing legal aid as federal contract expires, nonprofits warn of deportation crisis1 day ago
Florida evangelist who says passengers have no choice but to listen to her sermons removed from flight; Alaska Airlines puts her on no-fly list1 day ago