102-year-old woman watched US-Canada border change for nearly a century—then walked across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge
At 102 years old, Rita Georgeff from Windsor finally walked across the newly inaugurated Gordie Howe International Bridge, a moment she had dreamed of for two long years. Joined by her friends, she sh...
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Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open today
The 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) limits have also increased. The standard deductio...
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700 detained as AAP, student groups stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar
Hundreds of opposition activists protested in central Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police detained approximately 700 protesters, including m...
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'Needs to be invited to Israel': Ex-Dy FM Sharren Haskel seeks Medal of Honor for Capt Machchhar after Flydubai attack
Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery by thwarting an attack from his co-pilot during a flight. His courageous actions undoubtedly saved the lives of 180 passengers on board. Former Isra...
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‘Shivaji Park, Shivaji Park’: Abhijeet Dipke takes auto-driver disguise to drum up CJP protest
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke took an unusual route to rally support for Friday’s Mumbai protest, posing as an autorickshaw driver at Bandra station and calling out “Shivaji Park, Shivaji Park” to commut...
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Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments work
Eligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than 950,000 people are included in this program across 30 states,...
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San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high point
Recent research indicates elevated stress levels at Cajon Pass, affecting interactions between the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. The stress is reportedly at its highest point in the last 1,000 y...
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US midterm elections 2026: How to still vote in California if you missed the registration deadline, thanks to conditional voter registration, explained simply now
US midterm elections 2026: Voters can register online or update their registration for the upcoming General Election. Those missing the registration deadline may still register on Election Day. Active...
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Pakistan violence-linked fatalities surge 83 per cent in Q3 2026: Report
A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies reveals a dramatic surge in violence-related deaths in Pakistan. Compared to previous quarters, fatalities soared by 83 percent in the third ...
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China widens military footprint with Laos air base
China recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air force pilots and potentially house Chinese military assets. ...
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Pargat Singh takes over as Punjab Congress chief, replacing Raja Warring
Pargat Singh has been appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned earlier that day. Warring acknowledged his tenure ...
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Nikhil Kamath has a '100' funding message for startups: Zerodha co-founder backs post urging startups to raise enough money to stay comfortable for “a year or two” as “next year could be bad”
Nikhil Kamath advice for startups: The Zerodha co-founder expressed agreement with a warning that startups should raise capital soon due to uncertain conditions. A social media post highlighted the im...
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Active mutual funds keep beating passive peers, but edge narrows over time
Similarly in the first year, active small-cap funds generated returns of 3.6 per cent, while passive funds failed to deliver any gains registered a decline of 0.2 per cent...
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'India has a new hero': Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai puts billboard hailing Capt Machchhar
Israel Consulate in Mumbai hails flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero after flight FZ1073 made a sharp emergency descent and diverted to Saudi Arabia following an alleged attempt to crash the Israe...
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'India has a new hero': Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai puts billboard hailing Capt Machchhar
Israel Consulate in Mumbai hails flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero after flight FZ1073 made a sharp emergency descent and diverted to Saudi Arabia following an alleged attempt to crash the Israe...
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In 1987, Ted Turner bought a 22,000-acre Montana ranch; two years later, he spent $21 million on a 113,000-acre property to keep it undeveloped
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and longtime conservationist, lived in a remarkable collection of expansive ranches and properties during his lifetime. Before his passing on May 6, 2026, at age 87, Tur...
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Goyal at G20: India opposes making MFN conditional on WTO obligations
Union Minister Piyush Goyal represented India at the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing the importance of the Most-Favoured-Nation principle. He stated that equal trading terms are essential fo...
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Viral cookie chain Chip City closes in key locations; here's what went wrong
Chip City, the cookie chain famous for its adventurous flavors, has shuttered its three locations in Connecticut, reflecting a troubling trend for cookie outlets nationwide. The closures result from e...
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Bengal needs to get organised players in real estate sector, says Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta
Dasgupta emphasised the need for scrapping certain laws, such as the urban land ceiling act, which have so far been “impediments to development”...
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One faded photograph could prove Egypt’s first female pharaoh ruled like a king 5,000 years ago — and rewrite early Egyptian history
Researchers believe a digitally enhanced photograph of hieroglyphics could clarify Queen Meretneith's role in ancient Egypt. Discovered in the 1940s, the inscription may suggest she ruled as a king ra...
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In 2010, Playboy's Hugh Hefner donated $900,000 to save land behind the Hollywood Sign from luxury homes. 16 years on, 138 acres at Cahuenga Peak remain protected in Griffith Park
In 2010, a major fundraising campaign sought to protect 138 acres at Cahuenga Peak, the land behind the iconic Hollywood Sign, from potential development. The effort required $12.5 million, but organi...
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