In 2005, Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help build Houston's Angel Lane for hurricane evacuees; 65 furnished homes followed, and eight years after families moved in, a long-promised community center finally opened

In 2005, Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help build Houston’s Angel Lane for hurricane evacuees; 65 furnished homes followed, and eight years after families moved in, a long-promised community center finally opened

Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help build Angel Lane in Houston for hurricane evacuees. (Photo: Oprah.com) When Oprah Winfrey committed $10 million to help create a new Houston neighbourhood for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the project was envisioned as more than a collection of houses. It was intended to give evacuees a fresh…

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Korean proverb of the day: "Birds hear the words spoken in the day, and the mice those at night" |

Korean proverb of the day: “Birds hear the words spoken in the day, and the mice those at night” |

Korean proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Korean proverbs form a vital part of the traditional wisdom which captures the essence of values and belief systems in Korean culture. Proverbs are mostly simple phrases with profound significance and implications for human behaviour, interaction and societal issues. The use of imagery drawn from natural and common…

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In 2019, Buffalo scientists developed a low-cost urban cooling system to reduce AC loads; tests showed 6°C cooling by day and 11°C at night |

In 2019, Buffalo scientists developed a low-cost urban cooling system to reduce AC loads; tests showed 6°C cooling by day and 11°C at night |

In 2019, scientists at the University at Buffalo developed an electricity-free cooling system that uses a thin aluminium film coated with the polymer polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS, to send heat from its surroundings through the atmosphere and towards outer space. The approach, known as radiative cooling, was designed to overcome a key challenge: making passive cooling…

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Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya: “Who is more self-deluded than he who is careless of his own welfare after gaining a hard-won human birth and manhood, too?”; what the philosopher advises on making human life meaningful

Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya: “Who is more self-deluded than he who is careless of his own welfare after gaining a hard-won human birth and manhood, too?”; what the philosopher advises on making human life meaningful

Adi Shankaracharya, an eighth-century philosopher, emphasized the rare opportunity of human birth. He urged people to avoid wasting this chance on comfort and ignorance. The philosopher believed true welfare lies in seeking wisdom and self-knowledge. He taught that life should be lived with awareness and purpose, not on autopilot. Daily life can be made meaningful…

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Two sisters turned their childhood love of the ocean into a 65-foot research yacht; students now tag sharks and study plankton alongside marine scientists |

Two sisters turned their childhood love of the ocean into a 65-foot research yacht; students now tag sharks and study plankton alongside marine scientists |

PC: Florida International University (FIU News) A family’s love of boating and the ocean eventually grew into a foundation that connects children with marine science. Angela Rosenberg remembers sitting at the helm of her family’s sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay, an experience that helped shape her future as a marine scientist. In 2016, she and…

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Sri Lanka 229/6 in 72.4 Overs

Sri Lanka 229/6 in 72.4 Overs

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: India’s WTC final ambitions could hinge on the outcome of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with rain emerging as a potential obstacle to the visitors’ hopes of securing a series victory. India entered the final stages of the Test in a commanding position after bowling…

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In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes, four pools and a beachfront yoga pavilion before selling the Caribbean compound for $27 million in 2019

In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes, four pools and a beachfront yoga pavilion before selling the Caribbean compound for $27 million in 2019

Bruce Willis has completed the sale of his beachfront retreat on Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos for $27 million. The deal is one of the highest property sales ever recorded in the Caribbean territory. Property records cited by the Los Angeles Times and Architectural Digest say the American actor bought the 7.3-acre site in…

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A Colorado ranch homesteaded before statehood stayed with the same family for six generations; more than 150 years later, 650 of its roughly 700 acres were permanently protected from subdivision | World News

A Colorado ranch homesteaded before statehood stayed with the same family for six generations; more than 150 years later, 650 of its roughly 700 acres were permanently protected from subdivision | World News

A Colorado ranch homesteaded before statehood stayed with the same family for six generations; more than 150 years later, 650 of its roughly 700 acres were permanently protected from subdivision/Image: The Trust for Public Land The 700-acre Hutchinson Ranch along US Highway 50 between Salida and Poncha Springs, recognised as the oldest family-owned ranch in…

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An Australian “forest maker” helped farmers in Niger regrow more than 200 million trees by pruning living stumps, roots and seeds hidden beneath dry land

An Australian “forest maker” helped farmers in Niger regrow more than 200 million trees by pruning living stumps, roots and seeds hidden beneath dry land

Tony Rinaudo, famously known as ‘The Forest Maker’ (Image Credit: Facebook/ @Australian Embassy, Ethiopia) An Australian agronomist’s simple idea has transformed one of the world’s driest landscapes into a remarkable environmental success story. According to World Vision, Tony Rinaudo, widely known as the “Forest Maker,” helped farmers in Niger regenerate more than 200 million trees,…

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In 1970, Neil Young bought a California ranch for $350,000; its caretaker later inspired his famous 'Old Man' song

In 1970, Neil Young bought a California ranch for $350,000; its caretaker later inspired his famous ‘Old Man’ song | World News

Neil Young in concert November 9, 1976, in Austin, Texas. Image Credit: Mark Estabrook/Wikipedia In 1970, Neil Young made a life-changing purchase that would soon become part of rock music history. At a time when his career was gathering momentum the Canadian singer-songwriter spent $350,000 on a sprawling ranch in Northern California. The property, later…

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