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Egyptian village builds classroom from 9,000 plastic bottles

Children in Ezbet Eshaq, an agricultural village in Fayoum, Egypt, once had to walk more than 2 km each day along a busy road in poor condition to reach the nearest school. A new classroom has changed that situation while also tackling another local problem of growing amounts of solid…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Brazil tested forest seeding; row method stored 155 tonnes biomass in 15 years

Since 2006, researchers working with the Instituto Socioambiental have restored 75 riparian forest sites along a 500km stretch of Mato Grosso, Brazil, using five different approaches, three direct seeding techniques (broadcast, hole and row), seedling planting, and natural regeneration. Fifteen years on, a study published in the Journal of Environmental…

The Times of India · Sep 26

CNN barred from Trump’s Air Force One trip to Tennessee despite court order restoring White House access

CNN has been blocked from travelling with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One for his Saturday trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, just days after a federal judge ordered the administration to restore the network’s White House access.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Lidia Rak, 18, links groundwater radium to brain-tumour cases; school says she aided $30m state bill

At just 18, Lidia Rak has emerged as a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Her groundbreaking research links groundwater radium exposure to pediatric brain tumors, which has sparked vital discussions among lawmakers. Thanks to her efforts, a remarkable $30 million funding bill in Florida now supports local children's hospitals.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Xi-Trump talks: Tariff cuts, Iran, AI dialogue and more shape US-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his three-day state visit to Washington on Friday, announcing that he will meet US President Donald Trump twice more before the end of the year, taking the total number of face-to-face meetings between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies in 2026 to…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Kosovo prepares to remove its first dam and reconnect river habitat

Kosovo is preparing to remove the obsolete Mirusha Dam, opening up 35 kilometres of river habitat and restoring free-flowing conditions along a river that ecological surveys have identified as a biodiversity hotspot. The Mirusha River flows through an area of high ecological and landscape value and is connected downstream to…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Flood Basin Becomes Park: Houston turns 100-acre site into dual-use green space; trails ring stormwater basin

Opened in May 2026, Houston's Hill at Sims is an innovative 100-acre park seamlessly integrated into a stormwater management detention basin. With nearly 4.5 miles of trails and various public amenities, it promotes community recreation. A newly constructed pedestrian bridge links the park to the Sims Bayou Greenway trail network,…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Wallet Reunites Family Memories: Lost 1958 purse found in Atlanta theater; daughter gains new keepsakes

In 2023, during renovation at Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre, a long-lost wallet belonging to Floy Culbreth was unearthed. This wallet, which vanished in 1958, held cherished personal belongings that told stories of her life and familial ties. Thanks to Christopher Escobar, the theater's owner, Culbreth's family was located, and on November…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Cellar Bottle Discovery: archaeologists find preserved cherries; purpose remains uncertain

During renovation work at George Washington's Mount Vernon, a remarkable find of 35 18th-century glass bottles has emerged. Notably, 29 of these bottles contained a variety of well-maintained fruits, predominantly cherries, with traces of gooseberries and currants. This discovery offers significant insights into the sophisticated food preservation methods adopted by…

The Times of India · Sep 26

"Just get up and walk out": Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees

Elon Musk underscores the significance of productivity during meetings, urging team members to exit if they feel unable to contribute. He views long meetings as a hindrance and advocates for shorter, more impactful sessions. Additionally, Musk pushes for transparent communication among employees, encouraging messages to circumvent hierarchical protocols. Clarity in…

The Times of India · Sep 26