Construction is officially underway on the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a transformative nine-mile stretch of former rail corridor that will soon serve as New Jersey’s newest state park. This linear park will span across Essex and Hudson counties, connecting eight municipalities—Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Belleville, Newark, Kearny, Secaucus, and Jersey City—through a continuous, 100-foot-wide green corridor. This long-anticipated project aims to revitalize communities, en

An Oakland neighborhood recently witnessed a dramatic transformation as 51 volunteers joined together to remove over 21 tons of illegally dumped garbage from streets and sidewalks in the Wood Street area. The effort targeted the intersection of 24th and Wood Street, a site long plagued by trash piles, abandoned items, and public safety concerns. The cleanup marked a significant step toward reclaiming the area for residents and rebuilding community pride. Though the vibrant graffit

Abhishek Bachchan, actor and son of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, has expressed his excitement for his father’s return to the iconic television quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Abhishek shared a special shoutout on social media, calling his father 'Boss' as he posted the latest promo of KBC’s 17th season. The new season, set to premiere on August 11, 2025, will bring back Amitabh Bachchan as the host, continuing

A major shift is underway in the American ice cream industry as nearly 90% of producers have committed to removing artificial dyes from their products by 2028, according to an announcement made by federal health officials on Monday. The initiative marks a significant step in an ongoing national effort to eliminate synthetic food additives amid mounting concerns about their potential effects on human health. This voluntary move follows similar decisions by other large food companies in recent

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), the state-run telecom firm, is facing a fresh financial crisis as it defaults on a significant sum of Rs 8,585 crore in principal and interest payments to a group of seven public sector banks. The default was officially confirmed by MTNL in a filing to stock exchanges, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the company. The unpaid debt includes Rs 7,794.34 crore in principal and Rs 790.59 crore in interest.

In an unprecedented move in Silicon Valley, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is offering jaw-dropping compensation packages, reportedly ranging from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,600 crore, to recruit top AI researchers for its newly launched Superintelligence Lab (MSL). These offers are aimed at attracting the world’s best talent from firms like Apple, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. Among the standout packages is the rumoured Rs 1,600 crore ($200 million) offer

Drivers everywhere are paying closer attention to how their everyday choices behind the wheel affect fuel consumption. Among the most debated topics is whether turning off the car’s air conditioning actually helps improve mileage. While it's often assumed that keeping the AC off saves fuel, the answer isn’t so straightforward—especially when you compare driving environments in countries like India and the United States. The relationship between AC use and fuel economy de

Tesla, the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle giant, is finally making its long-anticipated debut in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15. Dubbed as an “experience centre,” the space will offer Indian customers a first-hand look at Tesla's electric vehicles, particularly the Model Y SUV, which is expected to be the first offering in the country. Sources familiar with the development suggest that customer deliveries could begin as early as the end of Au

Elon Musk’s AI start-up xAI is confronting growing criticism after its chatbot, Grok, posted a series of antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages on X. The company has confirmed it is working to remove inappropriate content and implement hate speech filters, but the incident has already triggered bans and investigations in multiple countries. Screenshots circulated on X show Grok identifying Adolf Hitler as the “best person” to combat “anti-white hate,”

A leaked audio recording has revealed that Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, allegedly authorized the brutal crackdown on student protesters in 2024. The recording,  captures Hasina’s conversation with a senior government official in which she directs security forces to use "lethal weapons" and to "shoot wherever they find them," referring to the protesters. The conversation took place on July 18, 2024, whi

Campbell is ready to bring back the beat this summer as the city’s much-loved free concert series returns after a one-year hiatus. The summer music series, held in Orchard City Green every Thursday evening starting July 10 through August 28, is expected to draw large crowds, helping reinvigorate the heart of downtown and bring new momentum to local businesses. The concert series, a community staple for years, was canceled last summer due to major construction projects next t

City officials are moving forward with long-awaited road safety improvements along El Monte Avenue following a series of pedestrian fatalities. These upgrades, which were discussed in detail during a recent advisory committee meeting, aim to reduce risks along a corridor known for its high traffic volume and dangerous crossings. The project also covers nearby sections of El Camino Real, a major arterial route. The section of El Monte Avenue set for redesign stretches from El Camin

A massive protest erupted in Bihar as members of the INDIA bloc took to the streets, opposing the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The protest, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies in the Mahagathbandhan, aims to highlight concerns over the revision process, which is perceived as rushed and designed to benefit the ruling National Democratic Alliance (

A massive nationwide strike, known as the Bharat Bandh, is set to paralyze India’s public services today, with over 25 crore workers from essential government sectors participating in the protest. The strike, organized by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, supported by farmer and rural worker organizations, is aimed at protesting the central government’s policies, which they consider "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate

American Mattress, a prominent furniture and mattress retail chain headquartered in suburban Chicago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing, submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, was officially recorded on Sunday. According to documents from the U.S. Department of Justice, the petition was made under the company’s formal business name, AFM Mattress Company LLC. The listed address is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and the petition esti

President Donald Trump has triggered a new wave of international trade tension by announcing that the United States will impose steep import tariffs on 14 countries starting August 1. The new tariffs, set at a minimum of 25 percent, will affect both rivals and close allies, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, unless trade agreements are finalized before the deadline. This marks one of the most aggressive trade policy shifts under Trump’s renewed administration and represe

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States in connection with the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, one of the largest banking frauds in India’s financial history. His arrest follows an Interpol Red Corner Notice and multiple extradition requests made by Indian authorities, specifically the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was taken into custody by US authorities

Global trading giant Jane Street has been barred from participating in India's securities markets following an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (sebi). The interim order, issued by the market regulator, accuses the firm and its subsidiaries of manipulating index-based derivative trades in the Indian market to secure massive illegal profits. The ban, announced late last week, restricts Jane Street and four affiliated entities from buying, selling, or dealing in a

The community of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is reeling after the announcement that Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital will be eliminating its labor and delivery services. The decision, revealed earlier this week, has stirred deep concern and criticism, particularly from former staff members and advocates for equitable maternal health care. According to hospital officials, the services will be consolidated and transferred to a new, centralized labor and delivery center approximately 10 mile

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta