Saturday, August 29, 2026 3:02 AM ET
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A New Orleans couple found a 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone in their backyard; the FBI traced it to Italy and returned it 80 years later34 minutes ago
A former Illinois elementary school closed in 2014; its site has now become a $1.35 million fully accessible park with an inclusive playground, walking paths and a new splash pad1 hour ago
US - Aug 29, 2026 - Rakshabandhan in NYC: Zohran Mamdani celebrates with South Asian seniors - During a heartfelt celebration of Rakshabandhan at India Home, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized the festival's profound themes of protection, support, and unity. Drawing parallels to the rakhi's significance, he reaffirmed his dedication to ensuring the welfare of all New Yorkers. The mayor commended India Home for nurturing a sense of community and belonging among seniors, encouraging residents to foster these values citywide.34 minutes ago
No escape for Trump in hush money case as US judge blocks bid to shift federal court1 hour ago
US to establish first space academy, expand 'far beyond the Moon'2 hours ago
'I still struggle': Landlady recalls Saudi man who brought 9/11 hijackers to her office2 hours ago
Canada Hindu Priest Arrest1 day ago
Chinese hackers did not target Nasa, Senate - US reverses statement on agency breaches3 hours ago
'Biggest deal in history': Trump says US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela oil3 hours ago
Built for $70,000 in 1976, this underground Missouri concrete home survived a deadly F4 tornado; 50 years later, it remains almost invisible from the road, hidden beneath a hillside7 hours ago
Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: "You must expect great things of yourself before..." - a powerful reminder that great achievements begin with self-belief8 hours ago
In 1983, scientists poured dye into Wyoming's Popo Agie River before it vanished underground; two hours later, it resurfaced about 3,500 feet away with more water than entered10 hours ago
Who is Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE? Former Trump supporter faces deportation10 hours ago
In 2024, a Minnesota dairy began turning manure from more than 2,000 cows into renewable gas; the project can produce up to 480,000 gasoline-gallon equivalents a year8 hours ago
Las Vegas Valley converted 250 million sq ft of lawn to save water, saving 203 billion gallons; researchers found turf removal can raise summer land-surface temperatures about 20°C10 hours ago
Harmeet Dhillon reacts to Ankit Gupta-YC controversy: American employers cannot discriminate against US citizens10 hours ago
In 2016, a partnership claimed a $180.2 million tax deduction after placing an easement on 236 Mississippi acres; the US Tax Court valued the deduction at about $2.2 million11 hours ago
H-1B loses 60-day grace period as White House office appoves plan: Indian-American entrepreneur says big tech won't lobby against it11 hours ago
Barron Trump leads reclusive life amid Iran threats, avoids public outings: Report12 hours ago
Indian-origin New York teen and her mother among Americans missing in Nepal: Rashi wanted to do a solo Hindu pilgrimage13 hours ago
Trump Forest Service official faces inquiry over diverting firefighting resources near own property13 hours ago
Trump discovers two more things he can rename - Lakes, and his place in history13 hours ago
Kentucky police officer Asad Zahir claimed he made 2048 Flock searches to track two vehicles for drug investigation. He was tracking his ex-girlfriend14 hours ago
A Houston lawyer bought a 15,000-sq-ft mansion listed for $15.5 million just to demolish it; he plans to donate about $4 million of its materials and turn the land into a garden15 hours ago
US man steals fire truck from crews battling his burning home in New Hampshire, crashes it16 hours ago
Trump admin restricts foreign student internships, warns universities could lose certification over CPT violations16 hours ago
In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century; 2 years later, 530 acres are being transferred into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness16 hours ago
Flock CEO Garrett Langley's address leaked online after he urged Americans to 'compromise' between privacy and safety17 hours ago
A Texas farmer's family has worked 6,000 acres for over a century; after his landlord sold 600 rented acres for a Google data center, he was given 60 days to leave17 hours ago
'Engine issue at 31,000 feet': New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Nevada18 hours ago
In 1856, one of Northern California's oldest cattle ranches was established; 170 years later, its 14,177 acres are being bought for $15.5 million and opened to the public18 hours ago
US judge blocks Trump admin's Anthropic sanctions, calls them unlawful18 hours ago
Meet Reyha Raghavaraju, the 16-year-old Georgia student who turned her love of baking into birthday celebrations for more than 136 families in need across metro Atlanta18 hours ago
Indian-origin US couple on group pilgrimage to Mount Kailash goes missing after Nepal-Tibet floods20 hours ago
Indian-origin Miami developer Rishi Kapoor sentenced to over 11 years in $89 million fraud case20 hours ago
In 1992, Congress ordered the removal of 2 dams blocking the Elwha River—24 years later, the river finally ran free to the Sea20 hours ago
In 1979, a Montana electrician promised to build a statue if his wife survived cancer: Six years later, a 90-foot figure stood above Butte21 hours ago
A Missouri grandma started serving free breakfasts to neighbors in a town of fewer than 300; months later, health officials said she needed a permit to continue21 hours ago
Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who tested recycled foamed glass as a potential habitat for oysters21 hours ago
In 1922, a Hawaiian family bought a remote Pacific atoll to harvest coconuts; they later fought the US Navy, rejected casino plans and sold it for conservation20 hours ago
In 1930, John D. Rockefeller Jr. paid $115,000 for 267 acres at George Washington's birthplace; nearly half of today's 551-acre national monument was donated21 hours ago
In 1887, Robert Lincoln transferred his family home to Illinois with conditions for its preservation; today it anchors Lincoln Home National Historic Site22 hours ago
In 1965, two Texas ranch families helped preserve 3,500 prairie acres for a vanishing bird; the effort grew into a refuge protecting more than 11,000 acres22 hours ago
In 1978, Tony Amos began surveying a seven-mile Texas beach every other day; his ARK still rescues wildlife today22 hours ago
In 1960, Turnbull refuge workers began reintroducing trumpeter swans; 37 cygnets arrived over four years, and 21 years after losing his mate, Solo fathered a new brood23 hours ago
In 2016, A refugee engineer filled discarded bottles with sand to build his grandmother a safer desert home; the experiment expanded into 25 houses23 hours ago
In 2017, a wildfire advanced toward Roslyn, Washington; nine years later the town has deliberately burned 500+ acres of forest to build a protective shield against future fires23 hours ago
US Northeast floods: New Jersey gets up to 6 inches of rain, 'extreme flooding' near Newark airport23 hours ago
In 1850, a California rancher brought 45 sheep to San Miguel Island; by 1862 there were 6,000, and after grazing denuded the island the last 148 were eliminated in 19661 day ago
In 2005, carpenter Isaiah Robertson began covering his Niagara Falls home inside and out with brightly painted religious art; after his 2020 death, the house was preserved and is now open for guided tours1 day ago
Two vacant Connecticut office buildings built in 1980 and 1982 will become 286 apartments in a $120 million conversion, reusing 511,000 sq ft instead of tearing them down1 day ago
In 2023, San Antonio tested cool pavement at six sites; one coating cut afternoon road temperatures by about 3.6°F, while changes in air temperature remained small and inconclusive1 day ago
Anthropic gets legal shield against Pentagon blacklisting in AI safety fight1 day ago
'Name dates back 400 years': Canada's Carney rejects Trump's 'Lake Ontario' name change to 'Lake America'1 day ago
In 2022, researchers found just nine Poweshiek skipperlings in the US; three years later, more than 1,300 were released, and hundreds are now being seen at recovery sites1 day ago
Phoenix expanded heat relief in 2026 after dangerous gaps in 2024 pushed the city toward 24/7 cooling and overnight respite1 day ago
An Oklahoma woman opened a $1,373 electric bill, including a $598 deposit after late payments; she says it topped her monthly rent and sparked a petition over soaring power costs1 day ago
Death penalty sought for man who killed Indian-origin grocery store owner Suresh Patel in Tennessee; shot Bangladeshi immigrant Shahed Rana Mohsin at a gas station1 day ago