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Biden Monument Limits Mining: designation shields tribal sites and water; some uranium projects continue

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument was created to safeguard 917,618 acres around the Grand Canyon, an area deeply revered by Native American tribes for its cultural and ecological significance. Concerns over mining operations threatening water quality have arisen, affecting local wildlife and Indigenous communities. Despite the introduction of…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Maine attic portrait believed to be Rembrandt sells for $1.41 million after $15,000 estimate

A portrait by the Dutch master Rembrandt was auctioned for $1.41 million after being discovered in Maine. The painting, titled Portrait of a Young Girl, remained in a farmhouse attic for decades. Auctioneer Kaja Veilleux identified its connection to Rembrandt during an estate visit. Experts suggest its true value could…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Ed Sheeran’s foundation reaches 12,000 UK young people through music education support

For some children, a music lesson can start something much bigger than learning to play an instrument. It can offer confidence, belonging, a glimpse of a future they could never have dreamed of. British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran knows this from experience, and one of his latest initiatives aims to open…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Archaeologists uncovered a 200-year-old shipwreck buried in Canadian sand dunes

In May 2025, a remarkable discovery unfolded on Sable Island as archaeologists excavated a shipwreck identified tentatively as the Swift. Historical accounts indicate that this ship met its fate in September 1812 during a voyage from Bermuda to Newfoundland. The excavation uncovered essential parts of the wreck, prompting researchers to…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Laiba Ijaz suicide: Islamabad court sends Noman to police custody; rights panel seeks detailed probe

A 20-year-old Pakistani student, Laiba Ijaz, died by suicide on October 9 after allegedly being defrauded of millions of rupees by an agent who promised to secure her admission to Harvard University, a scholarship and a US visa. An Islamabad court on Monday granted police five days of physical remand…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Coconut Island bridge collapsed after warning; Hawaii faces $22 million fix

For years, the short walk to Coconut Island in Hilo was part of the rhythm of visiting the waterfront. Then the bridge became a warning sign: fencing, closure notices and an increasingly uncertain future for one of the area’s most familiar public spaces. Now, after a section of the bridge…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Ted Turner’s Cartoon-Inspired Foundation Backs Young Conservationists in 11 Countries

When Ted Turner died on 6 May 2026, aged 87, tributes focused largely on the media empire he built and his role in founding CNN. Another part of his legacy began with an environmental cartoon. Turner and his colleague Barbara Pyle developed the idea for Captain Planet and the Planeteers…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Kansas couple sought $550,000 over wedding venue sprinkler rules; appeals court revives one claim

A Kansas couple who planned to build a wedding venue sought more than $550,000 in damages after a two-year construction delay and changes to local building rules led to a dispute over sprinkler requirements. The Kansas Court of Appeals has now revived their equal protection claim against Leavenworth County while…

The Times of India · Oct 12

US agents raid lawmaker Ilhan Omar's home as part of immigration fraud probe

Federal agents raided the Washington-area home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday as part of an ongoing federal investigation into her immigration paperwork.

The Times of India · Oct 12

In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. preached at Shiloh Baptist Church; now it has a $750,000 grant

Shiloh Baptist Church in Cleveland has secured a $750,000 grant to enhance its historic building. The funding aims to improve accessibility and support ongoing community services. Planned repairs include restoring the portico and addressing water damage throughout the church. This grant connects the church's rich history in civil rights activism…

The Times of India · Oct 12