In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Homestead soddy in Box Butte County. Source: History Nebraska – Nebraska.gov In 1870, Robert Ball Anderson, a former slave and Union Army veteran, filed a claim for a 160-acre homestead in Butler County, Nebraska. Severe drought and grasshopper swarms destroyed his crops, forcing him to give up the property.Instead of abandoning his goals, Anderson spent…

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Archeologists discovered 2.5 kilometres of ancient hidden roads near Machu Picchu using lasers |

Archeologists discovered 2.5 kilometres of ancient hidden roads near Machu Picchu using lasers |

Machu Picchu. Image Credit: Draceane/Wikipedia Archaeologists have discovered at least 2.5 kilometres of previously hidden pre-Hispanic roads near Machu Picchu by using lasers to look beneath the dense vegetation covering the landscape. The discovery was made around the Mandor Wall, east of the famous Inca citadel, during a preliminary archaeological survey in July 2026. Instead…

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69-year-old Dimple Kapadia proves she’s more stylish than anyone in Bollywood in a mundu-inspired skirt and shawl at Dil Chahta Hai reunion |

Dimple Kapadia knows how to make an outfit feel interesting without looking like she’s trying too hard. At a panel celebrating 25 years of Dil Chahta Hai, the actor turned up in a look that mixed easy, modern separates with a distinctly Indian touch.She wore a black tank top under a crisp button-down shirt, keeping…

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Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini', 'Lagaan' fame passes away, after battle with cancer, confirms his manager, funeral to take place on Wednesday - EXCLUSIVE | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat of ‘Ghajini’, ‘Lagaan’ fame passes away, after battle with cancer, confirms his manager, funeral to take place on Wednesday – EXCLUSIVE | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for portraying some of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. His manager Siddharth Tiwari has confirmed the news with ETimes and said, “He passed away today, August 4 somewhere between 6 to 6 30 pm. He survived cancer…

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Unni Mukundan to make his directorial debut with 50th film, actor also turns writer, says ‘I’ve always wanted to tell stories in my own voice’ |

Unni Mukundan to make his directorial debut with 50th film, actor also turns writer, says ‘I’ve always wanted to tell stories in my own voice’ |

Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan is set to embark on a new chapter in his career as he turns writer-director with his upcoming 50th film. The actor will not only headline the project but will also write and direct it, making the film a significant milestone in his journey.The yet-untitled project will be backed…

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‘She was sensitive to rejection’

According to Spencer, Diana’s strong emotional reactions may have been misunderstood by people around her. He said that while some people described her as paranoid or speculated about other mental health conditions, he saw things differently. “So people said, ‘Oh, she was paranoid.’ No, she wasn’t. She was sensitive to rejection, and she felt very…

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IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s 43 off 18 powers GT to dominant win over RCB with 25 balls to spare | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Shubman Gill (PTI photo) Gujarat Titans produced a composed yet hard-fought chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in an IPL 2026 clash at Ahmedabad, with Jason Holder emerging as the standout performer of the night through a decisive all-round display.Holder made a massive impact in all three departments, finishing with…

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Massachusetts residents sue data centre over 27 diesel generators and 16 cooling towers near homes, raising fears of pollution and noise

Massachusetts residents sue data centre over 27 diesel generators and 16 cooling towers near homes, raising fears of pollution and noise

Ten residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are suing the state’s environmental regulator and the company behind a large data centre over an expansion that would bring the facility’s total to 27 industrial-scale diesel backup generators and 16 cooling towers. The lawsuit challenges the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of the expansion and alleges that residents…

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