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Stop buying new hydrangeas — there’s a simple hack to multiply your plants for free

You don’t have to spend out to have a garden full of hydrangeas — gardeners swear by this simple method

Tom’s Guide · May 19

Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami Gange

Jharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from a forward-thinking strategy that emphasises pollution prevention over remedial efforts.

The Economic Times · May 19

Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration law

Indian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT). A confirmed job offer alone is not enough. Students must complete their studies and obtain the EAD before starting any…

The Economic Times · May 19

BioStem Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

BioStem Technologies (OTCMKTS:BSEM) said its first quarter of 2026 marked a major shift in its business model following a late-January acquisition that moved the company’s focus from physician offices toward the hospital market. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jason Matuszewski called the quar

MarketBeat · May 16

Weapons Shortage Concerns Grow as Pentagon Holds Off on New Munitions Deals: 'There Just Aren't Going to Be Enough Missiles to Go Around'

The Pentagon has reportedly warned allies including the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect serious delays for missile systems

Latin Times · May 15

7 Things Dying Dogs Often Do Before Saying Goodbye

Few experiences are as emotionally painful as watching a beloved dog approach the end of its life. For millions of dog owners around the world, the final days of a pet are filled with confusion, grief, guilt, and a desperate search for meaning in every small behavior. Veterinarians and animal…

Times Pets · May 15

‘I am one of the smartest students you’ll ever have:’ Calculus professor belittled her because of her looks. She got revenge by acing his class

Every woman in STEM is well aware of the sexism that continues to persist in its various fields. Natalie Carter (@natalieecee), a math major in college, told TikTok about a time her calculus professor undermined her intelligence on the basis of her looks. She didn’t brush the comment off—Natalie confronted…

The Mary Sue · May 14

JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note

JBL just announced a line of brand-new earbuds: the Live Buds 4, Live Beam 4, and Live Flex 4, and they all have one design feature I've never seen before.

Tom’s Guide · May 14

Omeros Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Omeros (NASDAQ:OMER) reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $56.1 million, or $0.78 per share, as the company began commercial sales of YARTEMLEA, its recently approved treatment for hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy, or TA-TMA. Chairman and Chief Executive

MarketBeat · May 14

OPT faces fresh political heat in US amid fraud allegations; Intl students will face the brunt

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a crucial post-study work route for thousands of international students in the US, is once again in the crosshairs of America’s immigration debate, after federal authorities alleged widespread fraud and abuse within the system.

The Times of India · May 13