Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4:12 AM ET
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Wisconsin abandoned this railway in 1964, but its old tracks became a green corridor connecting forests, wetlands and wildlife habitat37 minutes ago
US - Aug 11, 2026 - At age 5, Colin Limpus watched his family collect turtle eggs for food; he later devoted more than 50 years to protecting them - Colin Limpus devoted more than fifty years to the study and conservation of marine turtles, influenced by childhood memories at Mon Repos. He founded the Queensland Turtle Research Programme, focusing on six species of Australian marine turtles. Limpus's groundbreaking research enhanced our comprehension of nesting behaviours and migration routes, playing a pivotal role in crafting essential conservation strategies and safeguarding natural habitats.7 minutes ago
California built Shasta Dam in the 1940s, but the project flooded Kennett, a copper-mining town that now lies beneath Lake Shasta7 minutes ago
A deadly fungus nearly erased the American chestnut from US forests, now new genetic research could finally bring the iconic tree back29 minutes ago
Texas avoided a huge electricity crisis and blackout risk, thanks to the massive 20,000-megawatt solar buffer57 minutes ago
Indian-origin ex-CFO of US firm gets 4-month jail term for bribing surgeons with sham consulting fees1 hour ago
'Iran should pay': Trump seeks compensation from Tehran for '50 years of damage'1 hour ago
Catering cart & military aircraft: How Trump secretly moved out of Turkey amid Iran assassination threat2 hours ago
As AI grips world, thrill of collecting vintage, iconic computers growing5 hours ago
'We're reducing them': Trump targets childhood vaccine schedule, pushes separate MMR jabs6 hours ago
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'Bones poking out, blood everywhere': 10-foot alligator attacks Florida paddleboarder and tears off her arm; quick-thinking boater rushes to save her9 hours ago
US judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani6 hours ago
More than 1,75,000 visas revoked so far in Trump's second term: Majority due to criminal activities, DUI6 hours ago
Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: "The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me...." - a powerful lesson in commitment, discipline and fulfilment11 hours ago
Smash-and-grab jewelry heist at Indian store in New Jersey: Valuables worth $1 million stolen in 1 minute11 hours ago
AOC releases new video showing her egg freezing process as she does not rule out 2028 presidential run13 hours ago
Lake Mead fell to 1,040.4 feet as the Colorado River crisis deepened; Lake Powell is also under pressure, raising questions over water and hydropower15 hours ago
US truckers must speak English: Trump administration moves to make rule permanent15 hours ago
'After 14 years of dealing with the endless US immigration stress': H-1B Redditor says he moved to Switzerland and life is incredible16 hours ago
H-1B, L-1 visa extensions get costlier from Sept 9: What changes and who pays17 hours ago
In 2018, Florida teacher Diane Tirado was fired for giving zeros to those who did not submit assignments. What happened to her?17 hours ago
From Wendy's to Yale: Thalles DeSouza survived a shooting, learned English and earned a full scholarship worth over $194,50017 hours ago
In 1970, a Texas couple refused to sell land inside a proposed national park; in 1972, a court awarded them $55,000 and lifetime rights to remain18 hours ago
In 1962, an Indiana family rejected $25,000 for two acres; by 1969, their land stood as an island of nature surrounded by industrial sprawl18 hours ago
A Colorado farmer put 3,276 solar panels over his crops, and the shade created cooler conditions for heat-sensitive plants17 hours ago
US lawmaker urges Trump admin to stop advanced chips from reaching China19 hours ago
Indian student dies in road crash in Ohio, North America Telugu Society raises funds to help farming family in Andhra Pradesh20 hours ago
An Austin homeowner with no claims in over a decade paid $3,000 to trim trees after aerial photos put her insurance renewal at risk20 hours ago
In 2010, a Massachusetts cranberry farm began returning to wetland; 225 acres and 3 miles of stream were restored, and thousands of migratory fish returned20 hours ago
Insect smaller than a grain of rice is destroying Florida's orange industry by spreading a deadly disease20 hours ago
When Steve Jobs called it 'the single best invention of life': Why this iconic speech resonates even years after his death21 hours ago
Hoover Dam's construction submerged a US town in 1935: 90 years later, Lake Mead's falling water levels are helping it reemerge21 hours ago
North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power22 hours ago
Two people bitten by beavers in less than two weeks at Maryland park force partial closure after both animals test positive for rabies23 hours ago
In the 1990s, Boston sent nearly a quarter of the Big Dig's 16 million cubic yards of soil to a burning former dump island and helped turn it into a park23 hours ago
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "When something's uncomfortable, it means you're actually..." - a lesson on stepping outside your comfort zone1 day ago
US mosquito numbers have crashed during a historic drought, but scientists say fewer mosquitoes can still mean a higher risk of West Nile virus1 day ago
Now a 'Blank Space': Taylor Swift songs vanish from Trump, White House posts1 day ago
8-foot Burmese python found under a New Jersey family's shed with a swollen belly, X-ray reveals its shocking last meal1 day ago
Trump's Iran 'victory' within reach? Tehran raises stakes over Hormuz1 day ago
'51 years of bad behaviour': Trump takes swipe at Iran with 'no money' claims1 day ago
No more strikes on Iran? Trump says US going 'low key', stresses economic pressure over military op1 day ago
Florida couple visited Greece for the first time in 2024; two years later, they retired early and moved into a $461,000 home bought sight unseen1 day ago
In 1987, Orlando put 1,200 acres of constructed wetlands to work cleaning reclaimed water; the system now polishes about 5.11 billion gallons a year1 day ago
Florida community fears a radioactive waste pile could threaten thousands living nearby1 day ago
In 1986, a California city began polishing sewage through constructed marshes; the 307-acre system is now a wildlife sanctuary that has hosted over 300 bird species1 day ago
Utah wildfire: 2 helicopter pilots confirmed dead after crash while battling blaze1 day ago
In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs1 day ago
Trump's hair-do turns heads, has America all tangled up1 day ago
In the 1960s, Florida drained land for a giant subdivision; in 2026, restoration finished after removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals across 55,000 acres1 day ago
Trump ready to end Iran war without nuclear deal; Tehran's demands complicate exit: Report1 day ago
Universal Studios is using 'goats' to reduce the risk of wildfires that usually comes with the brutal Californian summers1 day ago
Ex-US President Joe Biden's cancer 'painful, spread into his bones and further', says son Hunter1 day ago
In 2023, Hoboken opened a 5.4-acre park on a former industrial site; its playgrounds and lawns can hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater1 day ago
ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal immigrants in Georgia; sex offenders, child abusers among those held1 day ago
In 1989, Ohio's Fernald uranium plant stopped production; a $4.4 billion cleanup transformed the 1,050-acre site into wetlands, prairie and forest1 day ago