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Dolly Parton Appreciation Day declared in New York City on September 25: Manhattan Borough President |

Dolly Parton Appreciation Day declared in New York City on September 25: Manhattan Borough President |

Country music icon, Dolly Parton is being honoured with her own special day in New York City.Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has officially proclaimed Friday, September 25, 2026, or 9/25, a reference to Parton’s signature 1980 hit track Dolly ‘9 to 5’, as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day in Manhattan. September 25 declared as Dolly Parton…

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In 2020, Ohio removed a dam from the once-polluted Cuyahoga River; it reopened 39 km of habitat, and scientists later detected 15 additional fish taxa

In 2020, Ohio removed a dam from the once-polluted Cuyahoga River; it reopened 39 km of habitat, and scientists later detected 15 additional fish taxa

An 18-metre concrete dam on Ohio’s Cuyahoga River once stopped migrating fish from reaching important spawning areas for more than a century. Today, aquatic life is quickly returning to the river. Researchers from the US Geological Survey, working with state biological agencies, have released new long-term monitoring data showing a major ecological recovery. After the…

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‘Ek ball karane do, please’ – From boxing rings to 147 first-class wickets: Bishworjit Konthoujam’s unlikely journey began with one request | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: When North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam came into the attack during the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against East Zone, all eyes were on the batter facing him – 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The expectations were clear. Boundaries. Big hits. Perhaps even a few towering sixes.And Sooryavanshi did exactly what many expected from him….

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Meet Jonathan Thai, the 17-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia whose nonprofit raised $30,000, donated 400 bikes and taught 350 children to ride

Meet Jonathan Thai, the 17-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia whose nonprofit raised $30,000, donated 400 bikes and taught 350 children to ride

A 17-year-old high school student from Alpharetta, Georgia, has built a non-profit organization that has raised over $30,000, distributed 400 bicycles and taught hundreds of children how to ride safely. Jonathan Thai, a competitive triathlete and rising high school senior, founded Pedal Forward in early 2025 after a major outdoor retailer shuttered its local community…

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Mexican musician Jonathan Melendez shot dead with pregnant wife, 3-year-old daughter, nanny and dog; 6-year-old son left alive |

Mexican musician Jonathan Melendez shot dead with pregnant wife, 3-year-old daughter, nanny and dog; 6-year-old son left alive |

Jonathan Melendez, a Mexican rock musician, was reportedly found dead, along with members of his family, in a horrifying death case that has rattled the industry.According to a report on CNN, Melendez, a 35-year-old keyboardist for indie rock band Camilo Septimo, was reportedly shot dead, along with his pregnant wife, Ana Paula, their young daughter…

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Nearly 70 years after Tucson's Santa Cruz River ran dry, 2.8 million gallons of reclaimed water began flowing daily; within 4 months, 37 dragonfly and damselfly species were recorded

Nearly 70 years after Tucson’s Santa Cruz River ran dry, 2.8 million gallons of reclaimed water began flowing daily; within 4 months, 37 dragonfly and damselfly species were recorded

damselflyRepresenative image from Canva For much of the 20th century, the Santa Cruz River that winds through Tucson, Arizona, existed more as a memory than a living waterway. Groundwater pumping, drought and urban growth drained the riverbed, leaving long stretches of dry sand and scattered pools. Then, in a quiet but transformative experiment, treated wastewater,…

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'You guys are like a joke': Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter on 'party' talk in tense US Open press conference | Tennis News

‘You guys are like a joke’: Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter on ‘party’ talk in tense US Open press conference | Tennis News

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cut short a reporter’s question during her post-match press conference after being asked whether the events and brand appearances before the US Open had involved “parties and fun.“The exchange came after the defending champion Sabalenka’s 6-1, 6-1 win over Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Wednesday. It was the…

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In 1906, five railroad bridges carried coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge; 120 years later an $11.8 million project is rebuilding them for hikers

In 1906, five railroad bridges carried coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge; 120 years later an $11.8 million project is rebuilding them for hikers

The project began on September 1, 2026, with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Minden Trailhead. Five railroad bridges built in 1906 to carry coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge are getting a new purpose more than a century later. An $11.8 million restoration project is now under way to repair the bridges and reopen…

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