In 2016, the Burt’s Bees co-founder gave the US 87,500 acres and backed it with $40 million; 10 years later the Maine wilderness is a national monument

Roxanne Quimby has had a life for the books. The woman who has held multiple roles including that of an artist, homesteader, mother, storyteller, philanthropist and entrepreneur is the face behind what is possibly the world’s best-known lip balm brand. One that floods every woman’s Pinterest board and definitely her cart. While Quimby may be…

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In 2019, Bahrain sank a 70-metre Boeing 747 in 22 metres of water, making the jumbo jet the centrepiece of a 100,000-square-metre reef park | World News

Representation of Bahrain’s sunken Boeing 747, transformed into an artificial reef attracting marine life and divers. Image Credits: ChatGPT. In June 2019, a Boeing 747 made an unusual final journey in Bahrain. Instead of heading to an aircraft graveyard, the 70-metre-long jumbo jet was towed out to sea and lowered onto the seabed to become…

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Hockey World Cup: Netherlands wear blue on blue turf, India play in saffron after ‘visibility’ claim | Hockey News

India walked out in saffron. The Netherlands played in blue For decades, blue has been the colour most closely linked with Indian sport. Across disciplines, Indian teams have worn blue while representing the country on the international stage. But ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, Hockey India unveiled a…

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Tasmania spent 28 years removing invasive carp from two lakes; after 49,301 fish were taken out, the state declared carp functionally eradicated and trout began bouncing back

Invasive Species: Why Are Asian Carp a Problem? An intensive 28-year eradication campaign has eliminated common carp from two major Tasmanian lakes, achieving what fisheries experts around the world once considered almost impossible in a large, open freshwater system. The Tasmanian Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has officially declared European carp (Cyprinus carpio) functionally eradicated from…

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ICAI, Singapore accounting body ISCA discuss Chartered Accountant mobility and AI readiness

ICAI and ISCA explore full MRA and AI collaboration for Chartered Accountants ICAI ISCA Agreement 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) have exchanged letters to work towards a full Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and explore cooperation on Artificial Intelligence capability building for the accounting…

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Anthony Hopkins says ‘lifetime is running out’ as he opens up on returning to Wales, sobriety and his debut album at 88 | English Movie News

Anthony Hopkins says ‘lifetime is running out’ as he opens up on returning to Wales, sobriety and his debut album at 88 Hollywood legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has opened up about his mortality and his deep connection to Wales, admitting that although he longs to return to his home country, time may no longer be…

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Leander Paes signals AITA presidential bid, seeks Tier 1 sportsperson status | Tennis News

Former Tennis player Leander Paes (PTI Photo) Pune: In an indication of his intention to contest for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) president’s post, Olympic medallist and multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes has decided to place himself in the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SoM).As per the National Sports Governance Act (2025)…

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HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026 released, 59.07% students pass

HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026 released, check pass percentage and result details HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has declared the Class 12 supplementary examination result for July 2026. A total of 3,271 candidates appeared for the examination, of whom 1,931 were declared successful, taking…

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For decades, scientists estimated lake sturgeon lived for 150 years. New evidence suggests some Great Lakes fish may reach more than 400 years |

For centuries, lake sturgeon have moved quietly through the rivers and lakes of the Great Lakes region, growing slowly and aging in a way that has been difficult to measure. Their lives can stretch far beyond those of most freshwater fish, but just how far has remained uncertain. New research now suggests that some may…

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