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Mark Ruffalo warns California attorney general to not settle heavily contested lawsuit

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 20 (IANS) Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo is not the one to back down, and he has urged the

When to stop mowing your lawn in California: Check the right time for coastal, inland, and mountain microclimates

As the fall season officially kicks off on September 22, homeowners may find themselves with lawn care queries. Rather t

82-year-old spent 53 years building California compound; court orders him to leave

California retiree started picking up litter alone; group later removed 750,000 pounds

Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown

New York, Sep 20: A new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of t

California removed an 18-foot dam after 70 years; salmon returned to spawn upstream by 2026

Paramount settlement talks include plan to keep company in California

Paramount is headquartered in New York, but has substantial operations in Los Angeles

Paramount Settlement Talks Include Promise to Stay in California

The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp. and California officials over the lawsuit challenging the Warner B

In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and flooding

Once hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback r

Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google Sued Over AI Development Slowdown Calls

The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that the

California farming family loses Supreme Court appeal over second-home rule

After a prolonged legal battle, a California family has seen their hopes of purchasing a second home on agricultural lan

California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, SpaceXAI face lawsuit over 'AI slowdown pact'

A new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of their respective AI

California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models

Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.

Paramount-Warner merger: California and 11 states could settle lawsuit blocking $110 billion acquisition Report

A settlement would potentially remove one of the major legal obstacles to the acquisition, but its precise impact would

Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims sue California museum over Nazi-looted art

A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home

Denny Glover was hoping for a big catch when he went fishing with buddies on the Sacramento River, but he wasn

Human Brain May Have Two Distinct Origins, Stanford Study Reveals

California, September 19 : A new study led by Stanford Medicine has revealed that the human brain develops from two dist

Residents Harmed by Oil Drilling May Soon Receive Reparations Under New California Law

While lawmakers iron out the details, advocates hope this approach could serve as a model for addressing histories of en

California buried a gas pipeline and removed its final barrier; salmon returned after 70 years

Meet Tom Hodgdon, a California rancher who built a two-story cabin in 1879; 81 years later, the National Park Service moved it to Wawonas Pioneer Yosemite History Center

The Hodgdon Homestead Cabin, constructed in 1879, found its new home in Yosemite National Park after being meticulously

California to open 2,060 coastal acres near Diablo Canyon as trails and campsites after $42m deal

Someone has poisoned 28 Lake Tahoe trees. Now there's a $147,000 reward.

These three trees, pictured on Aug. 6, are among those recently poisoned at Burnt Cedar Beach in Incline Village, Nev. (

Sikh Trucker Stabbed 17 Times in the US, Attack Raises Safety Concerns

A 28-year-old California-based driver was attacked during an interstate journey; police have arrested a The post Sikh Tr

73-year-old Indian-origin California 'healer' accused of sexually assaulting 4 clients; attorney says he's an acupressure practitioner

UFC 331 Preview: Main Card, Prelims, Start Time And How To Watch Joshua Van Versus Alexandre Pantoja

UFC 331 finally heads to Los Angeles, California, on 19 September 2026. With the main card fight Van vs. Pantoja, it's a

Sikh Trucker Stabbed 17 Times Days After YS Govts Mr Singh Racist Post I Disturbing Timeline

A 28-year-old Sikh truck driver from Northern California survived a stabbing at a Wyoming rest area, just days after the

'Minnesota, California refused to investigate': Fraud crackdown expands! US House passes PROOF Act

California entrepreneur started toilet business with one truck; made $4.3m

Daniel Tom, 31, started Bay Area Sanitation in California in 2023 with one truck and 100 portable toilets. The business

California backs $18m tribal bid to buy 357 coastal acres for restoration

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest aba

California black jaguar Samba dies from rattlesnake bite despite antivenom

Bill Gates-backed fund invests $31.8m in startup building robot-run solar farms

A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park ins

California approves $42m to protect 2,060-acre Wild Cherry Canyon from development

California has taken a major step in environmental conservation by approving a new grant for the Wild Cherry Canyon proj

Charlie Puth sells family California home where he married Brooke Sansone for $18.5 million. Makes a whopping profit of $14.33 million

Singer Charlie Puth has successfully sold his stunning Montecito abode for a whopping eighteen point five million dollar

Charlie Puths $4.17m Montecito home sells for $18.5m nine years later

In a noteworthy real estate move, Charlie Puth has divested his Montecito estate for a stunning eighteen point five mill

California restores 67 acres farmland into wetlands & grasslands; restored landscape opens Sept 20

California homeowners 53-year-old backyard pool faces removal over easement

In Huntington Beach, 29 homeowners are in a legal dispute with the Orange County Sanitation District over a 30-foot sewe

Venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years

California city maps pollution, housing, parks via 'Walk and Roll' events

The truck driver didn't even know English or Spanish': Angel mom exposes California's CDL scandal

Divers crushed millions of purple urchins with hammers; What happened next surprised researchers as Californias lost Kelp forests are showing signs of recovery

After experiencing significant decline, California's kelp forests are now showing promising signs of recovery. Efforts s

California denied me medical insurance: Angel Dad exposes Newsoms handling of illegal aliens

Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from Californias Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoias

Giant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed f

India's Unique Opportunity In AI Semiconductor Manufacturing

UST, a California-based technology company, highlights India's unique opportunity to build an AI-native semiconductor ec

In 2002, crews removed rats from Californias Anacapa Island; 10 years later, rare seabirds were returning and the islands ecosystem was recovering

Anacapa Island shows significant seabird recovery ten years after rat removal. Ashy storm-petrels now nest there, and Ca

Flash flooding kills 3 people in New Mexico as Southwest faces more dangerous rain

Flooding is seen in the Crownpoint District of New Mexico in an image posted by the Navajo Police Department on Tuesday.

The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California island

In 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to m

Urge China to keep humans over AI in nukes: US lawmakers

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure a commitment from

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California

A federal judge has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they dete

Deepti Naval meets Ashwini Bhave at her California home during US tour, says creating memories again

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval recently met actress Ashwini Bhave at her California h

NBC L.A. helicopter's final broadcast could hold key clue to deadly crash

On Wednesday, investigators examine the site of the NBC4 news helicopter crash in Chatsworth. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los An

Most Americans reject political violence, but support can vary sharply by party

Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed si

Federal prosecutors charge 3 in alleged $12M homelessness aid fraud in Southern California

Federal authorities have charged three people with stealing $12 million in homelessness aid, allegedly using the money t

Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuel

Project ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environment

Heat-related lost labor emerges as a major cost of carbon emissions

As the climate warms, people are more exposed to heat stress, which depresses productivity and the global economy. A stu

GREW Solar partners US firm to produce 4 GW hybrid-tandem solar modules

The five-year agreement with California-based Caelux targets commercial production from 2028 of perovskite-plus-silicon

Beach-burrowing beasties may shovel more sand than any other animal on Earth

At just an inch (2.5 centimeters) long, the sand hoppers skipping across California

Brain Activity Can Predict Risk-Taking Decisions Before They Are Made: Study

A split-second battle inside the brain may help explain why people sometimes take a risk and at other times choose to pl

In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action star

In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action s

In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action star

In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action s

Fewer than half of Americans expect free and fair midterms

Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, accor

In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000

An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This ex

Helicopter crashes in Los Angeles; three killed

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 16 (IANS) At least three people were killed after a helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, C

FBI stopped 1,100 potential attackers: Kash Patel

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) FBI Director Kash Patel has told US lawmakers that the agency stopped 1,100 peo

Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California

Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments witho

Meet Sora Corro, the young California pianist who started playing at just 2 and went on to win major youth competitions before performing a piano concerto with an orchestra

Sora Corro, a young pianist, has secured numerous first-place competition victories. She has performed piano concertos w

1955 letter mysteriously returns to Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda after 71 years, but the woman named inside died decades ago

In 1955, a letter containing Pamela Jean Haslams baptismal certificate was mailed to Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda,

In 2020, California repaved a highway using recycled materials, including 150,000 plastic bottles per mile; it could last 2-3 times longer than conventional asphalt

California transportation officials tested recycled pavement using plastic bottle binder. This pilot project on Highway

macOS versions in order: Complete Mac OS X and macOS history

Macworld Since the debut of Mac OS X in 2001, Apple has released dozens of versions of its Mac operating system, introdu

In 2022, Christian Bale bought 4.7 acres of land in California for $1.7 million. 4 years later, superstar proves to be real-life Batman as he splurged $22 million 18% of his networth- to build 11,000 sq ft foster village for kids with 12 homes, gardens

Christian Bale let go of the iconic Bat Man suit in 2012. However, he has proved that you dont need to wear capes to be

California removed millions of purple urchins; 55 acres of kelp forest returned

Sylvester Stallone sold his 23-acre ranch for $4 million, almost half its listing price; then joined Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson to buy 160 acres in Colorado

In 1992, Sylvester Stallone sold his 23-acre White Eagle Ranch in California for $4 million cash after transforming it i

macOS 27 Golden Gate: Everything you need to know

Macworld Headline changes in macOS 27 Golden Gate include an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including

Storm-driven erosion batters Southern California coast

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) Powerful surf generated by the remnants of former Hurricane Marie battered Sou

Americans4hindus announces endorsement of Jenny Rae Le Roux for U.S. Congress

By Dr. Abhilash Maroju National Committee Holds Interactive Meeting with California Congressional Candidate CALIFORNIA:

Walnut harvest deaths revive debate over high-density plantations in Kashmir

Seven people have died after falling from towering walnut trees during the ongoing harvest season in Kashmir, renewing c

Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu stolen sand dispute. Here's what happened

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials

AI researchers explore fine-tuning foundation models for biology and drug discovery

Adapting foundation models to the complexities of human biology is emerging as a new frontier in artificial intelligence

AirTag, duplicate key: Stalker kills Indian-origin woman in US

An Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot dead in California by Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India, who

Indian-Origin Woman Killed in California Shooting After Months of Stalking

A spokesperson for DHS said Thakur's killer, Rohit, was from India and entered the United States through Arizona in 2023

Indian-origin woman shot dead by stalker in US

Washington: A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the US state of California by a

Indian-origin woman shot dead in California after months of stalking, accused dies by suicide

A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman was shot dead outside a restaurant in Sacramento, California, after allegedly being st

In 2020, Trump administration pushed for developing Seafood industry, California is taking steps to build kelp farm in U.S. in region known for strawberries, avocados

Proposal to grow kelp off Ventura County comes as the Trump administration seeks to promote commercial aquaculture. The

Nihal Cheema wins with 4-under 68, Aaradhya shoots 69; Avni logs hole-in-hole at US Kids Golf

Digital Desk | Gurugram, Sep 11 (IANS) Nihal Cheema, who has had phenomenal success at the US Kids Series events and oth

AirTag, Duplicate Key: Stalker Chases, Kills Indian-Origin Woman In California

Sudesh Kumari, Shalini's mother, said Rohit had been stalking and harassing her daughter for nearly a year. She said he

Could the US workweek drop to 32 hours? New Congress bill backed by Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano could change overtime rules

A new bill proposes gradually reducing the US overtime threshold to 32 hours as U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, and

Brewers owner to dedicate $2 million Malibu property for public beach access

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio will dedicate his $2 million Malibu property to public use following a settlement

Scientists Spot Rare Bigfin Squid More Than 10,000 Feet Deep Off California Coast

The squid was seen moving with two large fins, eight trailing arms, and two tentacles.

Indian-origin woman arrested for killing 2 friends in US

An Indian-origin woman, Anila Baby, has been arrested in California for allegedly murdering two of her friends, Ann Mary

Indian-origin woman shot dead by stalker in California; mother says system failed her

Indian-origin woman faces murder charges in deaths of two friends in California

Anila Baby, a 32-year-old Indian-origin woman, is facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths

Indian-Origin Woman Shot Dead Outside Panera Had Restraining Order Against Alleged Killer

A California woman of Indian-origin, who repeatedly sought protection from a longtime stalker, was fatally shot outside

New California social media laws target addictive features

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a host of new laws aimed at protecting children from online risks, p

Scientist surveying California creek finds 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth

While investigating a creek for frogs, a scientist stumbled upon a remarkable ancient mastodon tooth, estimated to be ov

Indian Art and Culture Association presents

India Post News Service HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: The Indian Art and Culture Association (IACA) successfully presented KRISHN

California has banned personalised feeds for under-16s, going further than Australia or the DSA

California has banned personalised recommendation feeds and autoplay for users under 16, in a package of 13 bills signed

California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks

Regulators around the world are grappling with how to limit the impacts of social media on young users

Preity Zinta on balancing motherhood and work: I couldnt have come here if I didnt have help

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Actress and entrepreneur Preity Zinta has opened up about balancing motherhood with

US removes advertisement asking 'Mr Singh' to self-deport after backlash

The US Department of Homeland Security on Thursday removed an Transformers-style advertisement asking Mr Singh to self-d

Disgusting: US Removes Racist 'Mr Singh' Self-Deport Ad After Backlash

The advertisement sparked off a strong push back from Indian-American and Sikh advocacy groups and also got support from

Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby

A California couples surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to interven

Christian Bales FOSTER CARE DREAM Finally Comes True: Actor Opens Palmdale Village For Siblings

Christian Bales long-running mission to transform foster care has finally become reality. The Oscar-winning actor helped

Meet Pilar Gravitte, the 12-year-old California entrepreneur who turned a lemonade recipe into a small business, generated $1,830 in sales, and donated $390 to families affected by cancer

Pilar Gravitte, a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Lomita, California, was named the 2025 National Youth Entrepreneur of th

In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agriculture

Singer Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acq

How atmospheric events at the top of the world could have triggered two devastating California floods

In early 2017 and 2023, California experienced two catastrophic and record-breaking floods that caused billions of dolla

In 1850, California became 31st state of United States, more than 170 years later home to Hollywood poses strict challenge to Donald Trump, becomes key US House race to watch in midterm elections 2026

Californias proposed admission immediately became part of the national debate over slavery. The territory sought admissi

Giant reed brought to California now doubles or triples wildfire fuel

Giant reed, a plant native to eastern Asia, was introduced to California in the 1820s for roofing material and erosion c

In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system

Gwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar pa

Is China behind Californias 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan Plateau

Is China behind Californias 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibe

Triptii Dimri spotted in IShowSpeed's livestream at Apple event

Actress Triptii Dimri gained social media attention after appearing in a livestream. She attended Apple's recent launch

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup

Cupertino, Sep 9: Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 million

Filmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This es

California researchers mixed discarded tomato waste into soil and covered it for biosolarization. The decomposing food waste raised temperatures by about 2C and created conditions that could help kill soil pests

California researchers explored an unusual way to reuse discarded tomato waste by mixing tomato pomace into soil for bio

New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch

Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and updated devices, including a long-rumored foldable iPhone, when it holds i

Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu

Pounding surf lashing the swanky California enclave of Malibu on Tuesday opened a giant sinkhole in the driveway of a ho

Paramounts 2,700-acre movie ranch nears $26m rebuild after wildfire

Paramount Ranch in California, a historic Hollywood filming site, is being rebuilt nearly eight years after the 2018 Woo

Is the Apple Store down? Here

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline its usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. Someti

Iran launches missiles at Jordan, claims to trap mysterious US underwater toy' in Hormuz; oil prices rise

Tehran , September 9 : Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Jordan on Wednesday, September 9, hitting the

Apple Surprise and Shine Event Today: How to Watch Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro Series Launch Live

Apple will host its Surprise and Shine event today at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The showcase will begin at 10

After decades behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez get an earlier shot at parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear before a parole board next March. Their parole eligibility was advanced by approximat

US Grounded All Flights After 9/11. Only 1 Was Allowed For A Snakebite Victim

On September 12, a jet flew from Florida to California carrying a rare supply of inland taipan antivenom needed to save

California home owned by same buyers for 60 years lists for $3.295m

Now available on the market is a charming four-bedroom house in Kentfield, originally constructed in 1966. This midcentu

Apple Acquires Startup Working on

Earlier this year, Apple acquired California-based startup Sonera, according to a notice published today on the European

'Boom All the hospices are gone!': Nick Shirley uncovers shocking hospice fraud at California plaza

'Boom All the hospices are gone!': Nick Shirley uncovers shocking hospice fraud at California plaza

A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%

In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home

80-acre California town that drew 250 eBay bids is going up for sale again

Bridgeville, an 80-acre town in Northern California, made history in 2002 as the first town to be listed on eBay. The au

Epstein Files Rape Bombshell: Lieu Says Documents Contain Shocking Trump Claims

A fresh Epstein files firestorm is erupting after Rep. Ted Lieu claimed newly released documents contain disturbing alle

Meet Ryan Hickman, the California boy who started collecting neighbours bottles at 3 and had recycled about 1.6 million cans and bottles by 12

Ryan Hickman began recycling at age three, initially for money. His motivation shifted to environmental protection as he

Apple CEO John Ternus Faces AI Test as Foldable iPhone Takes Center Stage

Analysts expect Apple to announce at its Cupertino, California, headquarters a new iPhone that folds open like a passpor

At Californias McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contamination

Poplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this inno

Diwali, Eid May Get Scheduling Protection Under New California Bill

Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah and other major religious and cultural holidays could soon receive greater considerat

Scientists send robot two miles deep and find rare bigfin squid off California

From Mumbai To California: How IIT Bombay Students Conquered RoboSub 2026 With Underwater Vehicles

The 29th edition of the competition was held at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine, California, with 58 teams repres

In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitat

Artificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wet

In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore o

New digital tool shows exactly where California

Water has always been one of California

Post-traumatic mental condition may contribute to heart risk, study finds

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Mental health conditions that may develop following a traumatic incident could contribute to a hi

California flooded Monticello in 1956; Its streets still lie beneath Lake Berryessa

Who is Elizabeth Holmes? The Theranos fraud behind Nathan Fielder's documentary

A new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes had a surprise, unannounced premiere at the Tellurid

Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that call

California wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the

Southern Cal. anglers are catching unusually large & rare fish

In Southern California, local fishermen are delighted to encounter a surge of warm-water fish species, an effect of risi

Surprise! We found Apple

Macworld Excited about Apples Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday? Cant wait to hear about the iPhone Ultra, Apple Wat

Ian Somerhalder revisits Damon days with The Vampire Diaries rewatch

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Retired actor Ian Somerhalder rewatched himself as Damon Salvatore from the popular supernatural dr

Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birds

BirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps b

Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes At Miami Airport, 5 Killed; Separate California Crash Kills 2

Two deadly plane crashes in the U.S. over the weekend have left at least seven people dead and several others injured, w

Five killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Miami, Sep 7 (IANS) Five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway and cra

Stop Nick Shirley Act: Investigative journalist sues Newsoms California over free speech rights

In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuels

Solar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt ph

In 2020, CalGuard crews rescued 242 people trapped by California's Creek Fire

California National Guard crews performed a historic nighttime helicopter rescue during the Creek Fire. They saved 242 p

In the late 1960s, a killer terrorised California, claimed responsibility through cryptic letters & ciphers, then vanished into one of Americas biggest unsolved mysteries

The Zodiac Killer remains an unidentified serial killer who targeted people in California's Bay Area. Between 1968 and 1

Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10F cooler

Cities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads ha

Immigration concerns shape job hunt at Open Atlas Summit

Hundreds of students and technology professionals gathered at the Open Atlas Summit Aug. 21-22 at the India Community Ce

Two Killed, 2 Critical After Small Plane Crashes in California

The incident remained under investigation, with the cause of the crash not immediately known

Two dead, two critical after small plane crashes in California

US: 2 dead, 2 critical after small plane crashes in California

Two people were killed and two others critically injured after a small plane crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in nor

California is deciding who may verify AI, and one investigation already cost $400,000 in tokens

Californias legislature has passed SB 813, requiring the state to certify independent verification organisations that ca

Sam Altman calls himself a mega Apple fanboy and says the lawsuit made him sad

Sam Altman said he was very sad about Apples trade-secrets lawsuit and that his first reaction was that the allegations

SALA 2026 To Explore South Asian Identity, Migration And Belonging In California

For two days this September, the San Francisco Bay Area will turn its attention to the many stories, ideas and experienc

Chunky Pandey recalls going to theatre in burqa to watch Zeenat Amans 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Mumbai, Sept 5 (IANS) Actor Chunky Pandey revealed a hilarious teenage memory of going to extraordinary lengths to watch

Winchester Mystery House: Inside the California mansion 'built to confuse spirits'

Indian man charged in US for alleged meth sales from California pizza outlet

Indian man charged in US for alleged meth sales from California pizza outlet

Amazon lays off 150 employees at Northern California offices, exit date by October 20

Amazon is eliminating approximately 150 roles across its Northern California locations. These job losses include 78 posi

California Governor Gavin Newsom lists his $7.5 million Sacramento-area mansion: Inside the 8.2-acre Fair Oaks estate with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, tennis court and 5,000-bottle wine cellar

California Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 8.2-acre Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, months before his

Dolly Partons Home being sold for $1.995 million: Inside her former California cottage with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a glamorous wig room, hidden security features and rare personal touches

Dolly Parton's enchanting California cottage, available for $1.995 million, was her cherished weekend getaway for ten ye

California reservoir forecasts could save up to $200m a year in usable water

To boost water availability in California, advanced weather forecast models can play a crucial role. Implementing Foreca

In 2012, the Reading Fire devastated 28,079 acres at California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. Four years later, crews treated 465 acres of bull thistle, helping native plants return

Lassen Volcanic National Park faces bull thistle invasion after the 2012 Reading Fire. This invasive species thrives on

In 1905, William Kent bought 611 acres of California redwoods; he later donated 298 acres, helping protect the forest and create Muir Woods National Monument

In 1905, William Kent bought redwood forest land to safeguard it from loggers. However, when a water company proposed co

Madonna eyes Angelina Jolies $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion after virtual tour. Inside the historic Hollywood estate once owned by Cecil B. DeMille

Madonna has reportedly shown interest in Angelina Jolies $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion, with the singers representati

In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000

In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material.

'California allowed illegal aliens to drive legally': Rep Gill 'exposes' sanctuary city CDL policies

'California allowed illegal aliens to drive legally': Rep Gill 'exposes' sanctuary city CDL policies

Clint Eastwood sold 280 acres of his California coastal property for $3.08 million in 1995 The surprising conservation deal that helped keep Carmel land undeveloped

Clint Eastwoods 1995 sale of roughly 280 acres of his California coastal property to Monterey County for $3.08 million b

You have 18 days and 44 minutes': US brewery's message to beer thief

Pabst Brewing Company has given a thief a unique deadline to return stolen beer. Approximately eighteen thousand kilogra

Historic California racetrack could become waterfront park in $175m plan

Golden Gate Fields, a 161-acre former racetrack near Berkeley, could be transformed into a major waterfront public park.

Clint Eastwood's ranch donation now forms 128-acre California restoration site

Clint Eastwood's previous artichoke farm is now being transformed into a significant wetland restoration initiative. Thi

US Company Offers Reward For Safe Return Of 40,000 Pounds Of Stolen Beer

40,000 pounds of Pabst beer stolen from California distribution centre as company seeks clues and offers reward in a soc

Frodin, who played Serena's body double in a movie, loses in US Open debut

Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the U.S. Open against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, losing 6-3

In 2015, Cullinan Ranch crews breached levees, bringing tidal flows back to 1,200 acres. 11 years later, migratory birds and fish now use the restored Napa River habitat in California

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