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California Sanctuary is removing purple sea urchins to help restore kelp

To support the revitalization of kelp forests, California's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is actively removing purple sea urchins, known for their destructive feeding habits. Collected by divers, these urchins are processed into nutrient-rich compost at West Marin Compost, enhancing local agriculture. Over 117,000 pounds of urchins have contributed to…

The Times of India · Oct 4

US Carrier In Phuket: George HW Bush arrives for shore break; visit underscores US–Thailand ties

The US aircraft carrier George HW Bush arrived off Thailand’s resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after months of supporting US military operations in the Middle East.

The Times of India · Oct 4

NSW planted bitou bush to stabilise dunes; it now threatens native ecosystems across 46% of coast

Bitou bush was intentionally planted along the New South Wales coast to stabilize sand dunes. This plant has since spread extensively, covering 46% of the coastline and threatening native vegetation. Infestations of bitou bush replace native plant species and alter animal habitats throughout the region. A Threat Abatement Plan has…

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘Nothing is 100%’: Israel says it does not background-check foreign pilots

Israel’s transportation ministry said on Saturday that it does not conduct background checks on foreign pilots flying into the country and cannot guarantee that flights operated by foreign airlines will be “100 percent” safe.

The Times of India · Oct 4

A family restored 250 acres of Ohio farmland into a wildlife reserve since 1989

At first glance, Thoreau Wildlife Reserve looks less like a former farm and more like a patchwork of Ohio landscapes. Meadows give way to woodland, wetlands sit alongside prairie, and older sections of forest provide another layer of habitat. Across roughly 250 acres, two miles of walking trails now lead…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Beavers built a 6-to-8-foot dam at a closed Massachusetts golf course before crews arrived

When a Massachusetts golf course closes, the land does not stay quiet for long. At the former Pine Grove Golf Course in Northampton, beavers moved in roughly a year before restoration crews, damming a small stream with a wall of mud and sticks six to eight feet tall. According to…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Trump leaks senator’s number after row over clock-change bill: What’s the dispute

Under the current system, Americans move their clocks one hour forward in March and one hour back in November. Moving the clock forward means sunrise and sunset appear one hour later on the clock. If the sun would normally rise at 7 am and set at 6 pm, the clock…

The Times of India · Oct 4

China-US clash over Xinjiang: Beijing hits back after US panel targets Starbucks

China's foreign ministry has condemned a US congressional committee's criticism of Starbucks for opening stores in Xinjiang. The US claims genocide against the Uyghur minority in the region, which China denies vehemently. Despite the accusations, Starbucks intends to continue its business operations in Xinjiang. The company recently expanded through a…

The Times of India · Oct 4

US Expels Iranian Diplomats: duo ordered out after UNGA stay; move underscores war tensions

Two Iranian diplomats were expelled from the US after allegedly defying a state department order to leave the country following the UN General Assembly, accordng to a report by Axios.

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘You’re coming in blind?’ Chilling audio before medical jet carrying 6 vanished over Atlantic

A medical evacuation jet traveling from Bermuda to Boston has gone missing over the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulfstream G100 signaled an emergency and lost contact just moments before it vanished from radar. The US Coast Guard's search efforts have located a debris field south of Nantucket, providing critical details about…

The Times of India · Oct 4