Sixth whale dead just weeks after being rescued from theme park The park says that the whale had appeared to be settling in well to his new environment before it suddenly stopped eating The Independent UK · Oct 20
Wreck Of The S.S. Central America: Wells Fargo lid fetches $99,600; auction nets almost $1 million In September 1857, a powerful hurricane led to the sinking of the S.S. Central America, which was carrying a wealth of gold. Recent salvage efforts have successfully recovered many artifacts from its depths. During a recent auction in Reno, items like a Wells Fargo box lid and miner's work pants… The Times of India · Oct 20
Revere Family Artifacts Auction: Provenance drives $20,000 sale; bidders prize trade sign In a fascinating find, items linked to Paul Revere's lineage were uncovered in the attic of a home in Canton. Among the artifacts were Joseph W. Revere's trade sign and various personal items. Initially estimated to fetch between $1,000 and $8,000, they surprised everyone by selling for $20,000, emphasizing their… The Times of India · Oct 20
'Paris Is Going To Be a Muslim City Very Soon': Trump Blames Immigration for France Riots and Says He Warned Macron Donald Trump attributed unrest in France to immigration, said he had warned Emmanuel Macron to close the borders and predicted Paris would soon become a Muslim city. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Hidden Hockney Raises Funds: volunteer spots signed print in donated book; sale backs charity A stunning discovery was made when a signed print by celebrated British artist David Hockney was found in a donated book at a charity shop, undisturbed for 46 years. After careful appraisal by local artist Jemma Banks, the print was sold for over £41,000. The funds raised will support the… The Times of India · Oct 20
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch direct flights to Ahmedabad Sun PhuQuoc Airways is set to launch a direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Phu Quoc starting December 3. Initially, the airline plans to operate five flights weekly, with an aim to increase to daily services soon. One-way fares will kick off at Rs 9,596, complemented by additional promotions for… The Economic Times · Oct 20
Route 66 Bottle Forest: son keeps Elmer’s desert ranch open; visitors fuel its fragile future In the year 2000, Elmer Long embarked on a creative journey, crafting stunning bottle trees in the Mojave Desert, a tribute to his father's passion for collecting bottles on their desert adventures. Following Elmer's death in 2019, his son Elliott took the reins of the ranch. While entry remains free,… The Times of India · Oct 20
Kim Jong Un's 'Proof of Life' Photos Released After Wild Claims North Korean Leader Died From Brain Haemorrhage North Korean state media released photographs showing Kim Jong Un at a Pyongyang exhibition after social media claims alleged the leader had died from a brain haemorrhage International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Ukraine thankful that intelligence on missile strikes ‘works now’, says Zelenskyy – as it happened The Ukrainian leader says talks with US envoys covered security guarantees and he hopes to hear Russia’s response tomorrow The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
Giorgia Meloni Calls Security Meeting After Milan Riots and Urges Opposition to 'Condemn' Protest Violence Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called a security meeting after violent cost-of-living protests across Italy, with troops expected to deploy and a general strike planned for November. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Tiffany Glass Sale Dispute: salvager’s $6,000 find fetches $200,000; bank claims lien Salvager Paul Brown discovered two Tiffany stained glass windows in a Philadelphia church during renovations. After purchasing them for $6,000, the windows were auctioned for $252,000. A bank later claimed the windows belonged to them, creating a legal dispute over ownership. While Brown was initially recognized as the owner, he… The Times of India · Oct 20
Missile defence, Starlink support: Zelenskyy holds talks with Rubio amid Trump’s Russia shift Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed missile defense and Starlink services with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They addressed the need for interceptors against Russian missiles and early warning systems. Zelenskyy expressed concerns over satellite support disruptions affecting Ukraine's military operations. Recent Russian attacks led to casualties, highlighting the urgent… The Times of India · Oct 20
EB-5 visa minimum investment threshold set to increase in 2027, impacting aspiring immigrants The US EB-5 immigrant investor programme's minimum investment is set to increase on January 1, 2027. Investors in targeted employment areas may see investments rise to between $900,000 and $937,500. Standard project investments could increase to between $1.2 million and $1.25 million. Applicants must prepare their petitions early to ensure… The Economic Times · Oct 20
Police charge suspect in car ‘attack’ on Australian MP Helen Haines Family statement says parents of suspect Brendan Nugent have known Helen Haines ‘for more than 20 years’ The Independent UK · Oct 20
The Times of India · Oct 20 After 11 road accidents, English villagers knit fake police officers to slow down drivers Villagers in Fillongley, England, spent four months knitting life-sized traffic officers, fake speed cameras and roadside figures after 11 accidents were recorded at a junction over four years. Installed on October 13, the handmade displays have reportedly prompted some drivers to slow down. However, one knitted RAF officer has apparently…
The Times of India · Oct 20 US pest inspections faced a $325 million funding gap in 2011 The year 2011 marked a notable decline in funding for agricultural inspections in the U.S., driven by various legal limitations. Even with reforms to impose fees for services, certain passenger groups were left out, generating significant revenue gaps. Additionally, shortcomings in fee collection strategies worsened the economic concerns flagged by…
The Economic Times · Oct 20 Canada plans to cut student and temporary worker arrivals, fast-tracks PR for 33,000 workers Canada plans to decrease new temporary resident arrivals over the next three years while maintaining permanent residency targets. The targeted intake for international students will fall to 155,000 in 2026 and further decline in subsequent years. Temporary worker admissions are also set to decrease, with higher priority given to needed…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Space entrepreneur made first million at 27, caps kids’ inheritance to 8 figures Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of space technology company Voyager Technologies, made his first million at 27. Now a billionaire, he plans to leave his two children an eight-figure inheritance rather than pass down his entire fortune. In a May 27, 2026, interview with Fortune , Taylor said he would…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Goose Creek Substation Dispute: Judge raps Xcel over bad faith; appeal tests eminent domain limits A contentious legal battle has arisen between Xcel Energy and the Dickey family regarding land essential for renewable energy initiatives. Xcel is contesting a recent ruling that restricts its eminent domain authority for an easement in Colorado. The conflict primarily revolves around fair compensation and proposed power line routes that…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Oklahoma’s 1938 Art Deco landmark reopens after $70 million restoration Oklahoma's recent $70 million enhancement of the Jim Thorpe Memorial Office Building marks a significant achievement. This renovation not only modernizes the infrastructure but also respects the impressive Art Deco aesthetics. With four state agencies set to operate within, accessibility to public services will improve. The introduction of public art…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Bangladesh Hindu group condemns sealing of historic Ram Leela Temple in Pakistan Bangladesh Hindu Sammilon Sangho has expressed concern and strongly condemned the sealing of the centuries-old Ramlila Temple in Dera Ismail Khan, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, amid reports of plans to demolish the historic structure and build a commercial complex on the site.
The Times of India · Oct 20 Two Canadians built Hush in four years; Sleep Country bought 52% at C$48M valuation Two Canadian entrepreneurs turned a weighted blanket business into a sleep-products brand that attracted a major buyer within four years. Aaron Spivak and Lior Ohayon founded Hush after exploring how weighted blankets could help people sleep better. Their first product gained traction, but customers soon complained that it was too…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 The ‘Finger cutter’ and the ‘Brazilian Escobar’: the men accused of bringing cocaine cartels to Europe A Belgian criminal organisation’s links with a Brazilian cocaine gang have been the focus of a major trial in Brussels, where smuggling links have been alleged between European players and the drug cartels of Latin America
The Independent UK · Oct 20 Australian MP Helen Haines has leg amputated after ‘attack in which driver reversed to hit her twice’ Prime minister Anthony Albanese has called the incident a deliberate attack, saying: ‘This wasn't an accident’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject plan to leave Canada in referendum Result is a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity