September 21, 2026

World

In 2008, Larry Page demolished two neighbouring Palo Alto homes, expanding his compound to nearly 2 acres; a year later he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-house with solar panels and a roof garden

In 2008, Larry Page demolished two neighbouring Palo Alto homes, expanding his compound to nearly 2 acres; a year later he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-house with solar panels and a roof garden

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Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page speak to reporters during a 2008 news conference at Google headquarters (Image Credit: AP Photo/ Paul Sakuma) Google co-founder Larry Page’s Palo Alto property plans drew attention in the late 2000s as he began acquiring neighbouring homes and expanding the land around his residence. In 2008, two houses…

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Indian-origin investor's H-1B prediction: If 10% of Indians stuck in US Green Card backlog return, India’s GDP could rise 1%

Indian-origin investor’s H-1B prediction: If 10% of Indians stuck in US Green Card backlog return, India’s GDP could rise 1%

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Indian-American entrepreneur says US’s loss would be India’s gain if even 10% of those stuck in Green Card backlog go back to India. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said if Indians waiting for residency in the US go back to India as America First activists want them to, it will be India’s gain. India could get…

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Murders planned before: Indian-origin California woman Anila Baby, charged with killing two of her best friends in separate attacks, appears in court

Murders planned before: Indian-origin California woman Anila Baby, charged with killing two of her best friends in separate attacks, appears in court

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Anila Baby (left) appeared in court in connection with charges of murdering her friends, Ann Matthew (middle) and Anjana Hari. 33-year-old Anila Baby, an Indian woman residing in Milpitas, California, appeared in Santa Clara County court for the first time Thursday after she was charged with two murders. Both the murdered women were believed to…

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Meet Neha Blunt: The 13-year-old New Jersey coder whose water-saving campaign has reached 1 million people and helped save an estimated 20 million gallons

Meet Neha Blunt: The 13-year-old New Jersey coder whose water-saving campaign has reached 1 million people and helped save an estimated 20 million gallons

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Photo: https://actionfornature.org At 13, Neha Blunt is using code, creativity and community action to tackle one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. The New Jersey student created Water Saver, a web application that turns everyday conservation into an interactive challenge, helping households track their water use and make practical changes. Her wider campaign has…

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H-1B is officially dead, nobody will take the risk: Indian career coach says DHS proposal language on ending 60-day grace period is brutal

H-1B is officially dead, nobody will take the risk: Indian career coach says DHS proposal language on ending 60-day grace period is brutal

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Indian career coach says H-1B will be officially dead if the 60-day grace period is eliminated. Indian career coach in the US, Anushk Sharma, reacted to the DHS proposal to end the 60-day grace period for several visa categories, including H-1Bs, and said that if this proposal becomes a rule, the H-1B visa program is…

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While surveying a California creek for threatened red-legged frogs, a scientist spotted what looked like a rock; it was an intact mastodon molar estimated to be 10,000 years old

While surveying a California creek for threatened red-legged frogs, a scientist spotted what looked like a rock; it was an intact mastodon molar estimated to be 10,000 years old

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Scientist finds 10,000-year-old mastodon molar while surveying California creek for threatened frogs (Image Credit: Balance Hydrologics) A routine field survey in a California redwood forest has led to an extraordinary glimpse into the Ice Age. A scientist searching a San Mateo County creek for signs of habitat conditions for threatened California red-legged frogs spotted an…

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A former AT&T worker used employee access for SIM swaps; prosecutors say the conspiracy tried to steal nearly $600,000 from victims’ bank accounts

A former AT&T worker used employee access for SIM swaps; prosecutors say the conspiracy tried to steal nearly $600,000 from victims’ bank accounts

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A cellphone number can appear to be a simple way to reach someone, but it is also often tied to bank accounts, password resets and two factor authentication. Federal prosecutors say a former AT&T retail employee exploited that connection by helping a hacker transfer customers’ phone numbers to devices controlled by criminals. The scheme allegedly…

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In 2002, San Antonio turned a 1,308-acre Air Force base over to Brooks for redevelopment; 24 years later, after 3,000+ jobs, it is expanding beyond the base with 243 acres

In 2002, San Antonio turned a 1,308-acre Air Force base over to Brooks for redevelopment; 24 years later, after 3,000+ jobs, it is expanding beyond the base with 243 acres

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The Brooks Development Authority was created in 2002 to redevelop the former 1,308-acre Brooks Air Force Base In 2002, San Antonio turned its 1,308-acre decommissioned Air Force base over to the Brooks Development Authority for redevelopment. More than two decades later, the organisation is looking beyond the former base as it seeks to bring more…

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