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In 2008, Michael Phelps used his $1 million Olympic bonus to start a foundation; by 2020, its programmes had reached more than 100,000 young people
In 2008, Michael Phelps used his $1 million Olympic bonus to start a foundation; by 2020, it had reached 100,000+...
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In 1972, three siblings gave Washington 590 acres on Squak Mountain instead of developing it; the land became the foundation of a state park | World News
Representative Image of Squak Mountain’s serene wilderness with lush greenery and preserved natural landscapes ( AI Generrated Image) On 17...
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Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street on Wednesday, as the UK announces it...
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In 2010, a California man paid $2 for three old photographs at a junk shop; five years later, experts said one showed Billy the Kid playing croquet and had it insured for $5 million
Randy Guijarro of Fremont, California, paid $2 for an old photograph at an antique shop in 2010. The seemingly ordinary...
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Attorney General approval required for serious Troubles prosecutions
The Attorney General must provide consent for any serious prosecutions related to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, under changes to...
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Selma Blair’s lawyers call her ‘gold standard’ after she assaulted Delta staff and then a cop; Judge Indira Khan says no special treatment for a celebrity
Selma Blair’s lawyers called her ‘gold standard’ only to be shut down by judge Indira Khan. The hearing of actor...
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Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
On Tuesday, the union’s members will meet to discuss next week’s vote, which could lead to strike action. Probation officers...
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From ‘come to India’ to ‘pray for us’: Sridhar Vembu trolled for sending mixed messages to NRIs; he says, ‘What is the alternative? Beg them to allow us to stay?’
Sridhar Vembu gets trolled for announcing that his employees won’t get appraisal this year, days after urging NRIs to return...
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Argentina lodges legal claim against UK’s Falklands oil exploration
The Sea Lion oilfield, around 130 miles (209 km) from the Falkland Islands, contains an estimated 1.7 billion barrels of...
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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched Maui’s People’s Fund with a $10 million commitment after the 2023 fires; after wider donations, it distributed about $60 million in $1,200 payments to more than 8,100 residents
Photo credit: Oprah/ Instagram When deadly wildfires devastated Lahaina and Kula in August 2023, Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched...
