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A California family once refused to sell land needed for the 1960 Winter Olympics; the state offered $103,000, but the owner demanded $440,000

A California family once refused to sell land needed for the 1960 Winter Olympics; the state offered $103,000, but the owner demanded $440,000 | World News

​Representative Image of contrasting visions for Squaw Valley, featuring Olympic infrastructure alongside preserved natural landscapes (AI-generated image) Wayne Poulsen was the man who found Squaw Valley in the first place. In 1943, he and his wife Sandy bought 640 acres there from the Southern Pacific Railroad, and by 1948 he had partnered with New York…

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Kriti Sanon steps out in a look worth Rs 5.5 lakh for casual dinner outing with sister Nupur amid Raksha Bandhan commercial backlash |

Kriti Sanon steps out in a look worth Rs 5.5 lakh for casual dinner outing with sister Nupur amid Raksha Bandhan commercial backlash |

Kriti Sanon dinner outing look worth Rs 5.5 lakh (Image Credits Yogen Shah for Etimes) Kriti Sanon was spotted at a restaurant last night in Mumbai in an effortlessly chic ensemble featuring a geometric-print top, wide-leg trousers and luxury accessories. Her look, including a designer mini hobo bag, slingback flats and a calfskin belt, is…

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Career & Money Predictions, 25th August, 2026: Capricorn Moon Brings Leadership Test & Recognition; A Major Responsibility May Put Your Skills in the Spotlight

Career & Money Predictions, 25th August, 2026: Capricorn Moon Brings Leadership Test & Recognition; A Major Responsibility May Put Your Skills in the Spotlight

Today’s career focus centers on discipline and long-term professional credibility. Individuals should prioritize tasks affecting deadlines and future opportunities. Some zodiac signs may face restrictions while others find steady progress. Capricorn and Taurus can expect increased trust and support for their work. This day encourages commitment to difficult tasks and setting achievable goals. Today, August…

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Cashew shells once treated as waste are entering the shipping industry, with their residue-based energy tested aboard a commercial vessel |

Cashew shells once treated as waste are entering the shipping industry, with their residue-based energy tested aboard a commercial vessel |

A pile of discarded cashew shells would normally have little to do with international shipping. In Maharashtra agricultural leftovers are being fed into reactors that can turn them into usable fuel, gases and biochar. The technology comes from an unusual India-Denmark partnership built around the Viking biomass gasifier developed at the Technical University of Denmark….

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In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

Carr remained determined to defend what she believed was hers (Photo: NPS) In the early 1900s, an Indiana widow spent more than two decades fighting to defend her claim to 120 acres along Lake Michigan. Drusilla Carr had lived on the land for decades before it became valuable. As the city of Gary, Indiana, grew…

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Did Kangana Ranaut slam Kriti Sanon over her Raksha Bandhan ad? Asks ‘Why would you tie rakhi in bikini?’ |

Did Kangana Ranaut slam Kriti Sanon over her Raksha Bandhan ad? Asks ‘Why would you tie rakhi in bikini?’ |

Kriti Sanon recently caught the internet’s eye with her newest ad appearance. The actor featured in a jewellery commercial for Raksha Bandhan, sporting an Indo-Western ensemble that included a bralette-inspired blouse paired with a cape and a draped skirt. The look sparked controversy, as several users called out the outfit choice for feeling out of…

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Trump’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran: What sanctions threat could mean for India

Trump’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran: What sanctions threat could mean for India

Indian exports to Iran declined from $3.5 billion in FY2019 to $1.2 billion in FY2026. Launching an ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump is making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to stop all interactions with Iran.The move comes amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict which…

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In 2018, a young Michigan couple bought an abandoned 160-year-old farmhouse for $26,000; with no renovation experience, they spent about $320,000 rebuilding it

In 2018, a young Michigan couple bought an abandoned 160-year-old farmhouse for $26,000; with no renovation experience, they spent about $320,000 rebuilding it

Samantha and Sean spent $320K bringing their 160-year-old farmhouse back to life. (Photo: After Hours Farm) When Samantha and Sean Kilgore bought an abandoned 160-year-old farmhouse in Michigan in 2018, they knew they were taking on a challenge. What they didn’t know was just how complicated, or expensive, restoring the neglected property would become.At the…

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