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One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement14 minutes ago
Video: 2 injured after gunman opens fire near New York subway station1 hour ago
US - Aug 7, 2026 - In 2026, Alabama sank a 408-foot riverboat casino, completing a three-ship artificial reef cluster 23 miles off Orange Beach - In a bold move, a 408-foot riverboat casino has been deliberately sunk near Orange Beach, Alabama, creating a new artificial reef. This submerged vessel joins two other ships, establishing a vibrant underwater ecosystem. The initiative is designed to draw a variety of fish species and increase boating activity, providing long-term economic benefits to the local community.2 hours ago
In 1943, a US Corsair ditched off the Solomon Islands; more than 80 years later, it sits upright 174 feet underwater as a living reef2 hours ago
H-1B program is not just fraud: Trump official says it's a criminal enterprise; Americans will be very angry when the investigation is over2 hours ago
New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours1 hour ago
A Florida nuclear power plant was surrounded by 270 kilometres of canals. Decades later, American crocodiles turned them into a home2 hours ago
Minnesota retiree Dale Hoffman took his new rod on its first trip; when it nearly flew from the boat, he grabbed it and landed a 2.21-pound state-record bluegill3 hours ago
California biologist Phil Pister saved the last Owens pupfish from extinction in 1969 by carrying every surviving fish in two buckets3 hours ago
After losing his beloved dog, this Ohio man spent more than 13 years adopting senior dogs no one else wanted and giving them a loving home3 hours ago
In 2018–2019, the U.S. relocated 19 wolves to Isle Royale after inbreeding left just two; by winter 2026, researchers estimated 37 wolves and about 524 moose4 hours ago
In 2011, New York painted its black rooftops white; monitoring found its average peak summer surface temperature was 43°F lower4 hours ago
Amazon sued over 'dolphin safe' and 'sustainable' seafood labels as consumers challenge how products are marketed5 hours ago
Trump signs new birthright citizenship rules: What it means for Indians5 hours ago
In 2006, 84-year-old Seattle homeowner Edith Macefield reportedly rejected a $1 million offer, so developers built a five-story complex around three sides of her house5 hours ago
Beginning in 2003, Arizona biologists flew endangered humpback chub in a 55-gallon drum beneath a helicopter, moving them above a waterfall to warmer habitat beyond non-native trout6 hours ago
In 2013, respiratory disease was detected in California's desert bighorn sheep; about two months later, sick animals were found more than 30 kilometres away7 hours ago
Mountain lions may be making roads safer in Washington, because deer change their behaviour when pumas are nearby, and collisions drop7 hours ago
From Diwali to Marine One: Why Trump keeps coming back to grass7 hours ago
Trump angry over leak of US weapons shortage as Iran talks enter crucial phase: Report9 hours ago
Second attempt: Trump takes another stab at birthright citizenship10 hours ago
Fake help-desk calls put Blackstone, Apollo and other US firms in hackers' sights10 hours ago
'Need to elect JD': Trump 'backs' VP as president nominee in 'meet with donors'12 hours ago
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship despite US Supreme Court setback12 hours ago
Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt for not answering Covid questions13 hours ago
US court slaps Meta with $567 million penalty in largest child safety ruling13 hours ago
Influencer Sydney Towle passes away at 26 after rare cancer battle; emotional message resurfaces, brother recalls her final days: 'She was very at peace'12 hours ago
'It will end pretty soon': Trump hints at peace in US-Iran war; Tehran mocks 'theatre diplomacy'16 hours ago
Quote of the day by Mignon McLaughlin: 'The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it' and why some things never change16 hours ago
Quote of the day by JD Vance on 'Limousine socialists': 'They're not promising you industry, they're not promising you good jobs, what they are promising you is...'18 hours ago
Quote of the day by Martha Nussbaum: 'Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior' and how our education system forgot the second half18 hours ago
Hawaii congressional candidate Kirill Basin allegedly threatened beachgoers in Maui; after being knocked unconscious, he was charged and held on $1 million bail18 hours ago
'USCIS makes mistakes': Immigration expert breaks down new H-1B, Green Card rule, calls its another step in dismantling legal immigration19 hours ago
Popeyes sued for $1.5 million after customers claim they found 'condom-like' object in fried chicken20 hours ago
'12 years in the US, leaving with empty hands': Indian woman says her H-1B was revoked because employer didn't run payroll20 hours ago
In 2025, CBP agents entered Leo Feler's Chicago property without a warrant; in 2026, he sued the US government over about $30,000 in damage21 hours ago
'Islamification of the country has to stop': McKinney council meeting extends for 5 hours over debate on mosque project, plan gets nod after massive fight21 hours ago
Missile impossible: Trump's Iran war runs into dwindling arsenal?22 hours ago
Indian-origin landlord sued in Pennsylvania for harassing tenant: Only wore khaki pants, showed photo of naked man and woman23 hours ago
US student visas for Indians drop 62%; CIS report urges scrapping of OPT programme1 day ago
Vance over Rubio for 2028? What Trump reportedly told donors at private meeting1 day ago
In 2023, an Oregon veterinarian left a $150,000 job to 'soft retire'; three years later, relief work pays about twice as much1 day ago
On a budget! Woman reveals how she survives in NYC on a $35K annual income - she lives in a Brooklyn apartment, eats out, and still enjoys life1 day ago
Florida woman flight instructor safely lands an aircraft on busy Interstate 10 after engine trouble, then tells drivers, "My fault for the traffic guys"1 day ago
US judge clears way for Trump admin to end deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians1 day ago
RANDOM MUSING | Empire's Guilt? How Cambridge's youngest black professor 'conned' Great Britain1 day ago
Scientists tested road dust in 7 eastern US cities; metals from old factories and decades-old pesticides were still sitting near parks and schools1 day ago
Who is Sadhana Gollapudi? Row over Indian woman's dancing video as she's baselessly accused of visa fraud; attorney says she's US citizen1 day ago
Beginning in 1999, Virginia scientists scattered about 70 million eelgrass seeds, helping nearly 9,000 acres of seagrass return1 day ago
Top 7 US employers pay H-1B workers 50% more than national median: Report1 day ago
Canadian woman who slapped teen wearing pro-Trump clothing faces deportation1 day ago
In 1894, a conservationist rowed hundreds of flightless birds to a remote island; then he lived there for 14 years to protect them1 day ago
Detroit was built for 2 million people, but its shrinking population turned abandoned lots into one of America's largest urban farming movements1 day ago
New York recycled almost 5,000 discarded toilets into artificial oyster reefs beneath Jamaica Bay instead of sending them to landfill; know why1 day ago
Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: "You never know how long you have with someone, so don't forget to say..." - a heartfelt lesson on love, gratitude and cherishing every moment1 day ago
In 2013, California's Rim Fire burned across the Sierra Nevada; more than a decade later, crews are planting 125,000 trees, including giant sequoias, across parts of the burn scar1 day ago
Chicago study links more urban tree cover to fewer deaths; adding 14,000 trees a year was tied to 105 fewer deaths1 day ago