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Zohran Mamdani: Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

Zohran Mamdani: Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled

New York City Mayor Mamdani attends press conference on releasing records on Sept. 11 attacks, in New York (Photo: Reuters) Days before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City has reportedly published a number of previously withheld records suggesting officials misled the public about dangerous air quality in the aftermath of…

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Gene Autry bought a 110-acre California movie ranch in 1952; a massive fire destroyed 54 buildings before he finally sold the last 10 acres | World News

Gene Autry bought a 110-acre California movie ranch in 1952; a massive fire destroyed 54 buildings before he finally sold the last 10 acres | World News

Before Melody Ranch became associated with Gene Autry, it was already part of the machinery of early Hollywood. The Newhall property opened in 1915 as Monogram Studios, providing a ready-made setting for Western films at a time when the genre was becoming a staple of American cinema. John Wayne was among the performers whose early…

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Georgia O’Keeffe bought a small Ghost Ranch home in 1940 and spent decades painting the surrounding desert; a conservation plan is now protecting 6,000 acres from development

For the unversed, Ghost Ranch sits amid the dramatic red and yellow cliffs of the Piedra Lumbre, about 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe along U.S. 84. The region became closely associated with O’Keeffe, whose paintings transformed its cliffs, mesas, bones and expansive skies into some of the most recognizable images in American art. Long…

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In 1989, a Canadian couple bought 187 acres on Ontario’s Wilson Island as a family sanctuary; 36 years later, they donated it so its forests, wetlands and wildlife would stay protected

In 1989, a Canadian couple bought 187 acres on Ontario’s Wilson Island as a family sanctuary; 36 years later, they donated it so its forests, wetlands and wildlife would stay protected

Jim and Anne Purvis donated their 187-acre Wilson Island property after 36 years of stewardship. (Photo: Northumberland Land Trust) A Canadian couple who spent 36 years protecting a 187-acre island property as a private family sanctuary have donated the land to conservation, ensuring its forests, wetlands and wildlife remain protected for generations to come.Jim and…

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Copenhagen’s £200m underground Natural History Museum, under construction since 2019, to open in 2027 with eight galleries, 14m specimens, dinosaur skeletons, 3D exhibits and Ocean Hall

Copenhagen’s £200m underground Natural History Museum, under construction since 2019, to open in 2027 with eight galleries, 14m specimens, dinosaur skeletons, 3D exhibits and Ocean Hall

Copenhagen’s £200 million Natural History Museum will open its new underground galleries in 2027. (Photo: Natural History Museum Denmark) A huge new underground attraction is set to open in one of Europe’s most popular cities, promising visitors immersive experiences, dinosaur fossils and access to millions of specimens collected over centuries.The new Natural History Museum in…

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A Napa art center is giving up development rights on 162 of its 217 acres; the deal protects 75% of the estate while directing up to .85 million back to the arts

A Napa art center is giving up development rights on 162 of its 217 acres; the deal protects 75% of the estate while directing up to $1.85 million back to the arts

A major conservation agreement in California’s Napa Valley is set to permanently protect much of the sprawling landscape surrounding the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, while potentially providing the institution with up to $1.85 million to support its cultural operations. Announced August 25 by the Land Trust of Napa County, the deal brings together…

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Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD eyes first state government since the Nazi Party

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD eyes first state government since the Nazi Party

Demonstrators hold banners during a protest after AfD’s victory, in Berlin. Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its strongest-ever result in a state election, raising fears that the party could make further gains in upcoming polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.The protests followed the…

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Archaeologists were excavating a Roman cemetery in Poland when they found a much older man buried with two decapitated human heads, 42 animal teeth and a battle axe

Archaeologists were excavating a Roman cemetery in Poland when they found a much older man buried with two decapitated human heads, 42 animal teeth and a battle axe

Ancient Polish burial reveals man with 2 skulls, 42-tooth necklace and battle axe (Image Credit: X/ @sputnik_brasil) Archaeologists investigating a Roman-period cemetery in Poland made an unexpected discovery when they came across a burial that was thousands of years older than the surrounding graves. Instead of a Roman-era burial, they found the nearly complete skeleton…

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N3on vs. Sneako explained as AI streamer controversy leads to accusations of betrayal, clout chasing and fake friendship

N3on vs. Sneako explained as AI streamer controversy leads to accusations of betrayal, clout chasing and fake friendship

The friendship between Kick streamers N3on and Sneako has taken an unexpected turn after a disagreement over artificial intelligence spilled into a very public clash. What began with N3on unveiling an AI version of himself quickly became a debate about friendship, loyalty, money and the future of streaming. Their exchange has since grown sharper, with…

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