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Before becoming a major philanthropist, Laurene Powell Jobs spent three years trading fixed-income securities on Wall Street | World News

Before becoming a major philanthropist, Laurene Powell Jobs spent three years trading fixed-income securities on Wall Street | World News

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Before Laurene Powell Jobs became known for philanthropy, education, climate initiatives and media ownership, her professional life began on Wall Street. After studying at the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School, she joined Goldman Sachs, where she spent three years working in fixed-income trading strategy under Jon Corzine. It was a relatively brief chapter,…

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General Secretary and Media In-Charge, ‘AAP’ Punjab NEW DELHI: Punjab’s groundwater crisis is showing signs of improvement, with the latest assessment indicating a decline in groundwater extraction and an increase in canal-water utilisation, AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu said on Monday.Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh earlier today, Pannu attributed the improvement to the Bhagwant Mann government’s efforts to strengthen canal infrastructure, increase the use of canal water and reduce dependence on groundwater.Pannu said canal-water utilisation has risen to around 80-82% from roughly 21% in 2022. He said the government had activated 14,100 watercourses, restored more than 400 km of defunct canals and concretised over 1,000 km of canals. Recharge points have also been developed along repaired canal infrastructure, he said.According to Pannu, Punjab’s stage of groundwater extraction declined from 163.80% in 2021-22 to 156.36% in 2025 and 152.22% in 2025-26. Annual groundwater extraction also fell from around 28.01 billion cubic metres to 26.32 billion cubic metres.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines95 dark-zone blocks show improvementPannu said the latest assessment showed improvement in 95 of Punjab’s 153 dark-zone blocks, while the number of critical blocks fell from 10 to six. Four blocks — Arniwala in Fazilka, Makhu in Ferozepur, Hajipur in Hoshiarpur and Narot Jaimal Singh in Pathankot — have moved into the safe category, he said.Another 14 blocks have recorded significant improvement, according to Pannu.Pannu said total annual groundwater recharge has increased to 19.14 billion cubic metres, including 5.53 billion cubic metres from rainfall and 5.5 billion cubic metres through canal water. Canal-water recharge increased from 4.5 billion cubic metres last year to 5.5 billion cubic metres this year, he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAkhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

General Secretary and Media In-Charge, ‘AAP’ Punjab NEW DELHI: Punjab’s groundwater crisis is showing signs of improvement, with the latest assessment indicating a decline in groundwater extraction and an increase in canal-water utilisation, AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu said on Monday.Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh earlier today, Pannu attributed the improvement to the Bhagwant Mann government’s efforts to strengthen canal infrastructure, increase the use of canal water and reduce dependence on groundwater.Pannu said canal-water utilisation has risen to around 80-82% from roughly 21% in 2022. He said the government had activated 14,100 watercourses, restored more than 400 km of defunct canals and concretised over 1,000 km of canals. Recharge points have also been developed along repaired canal infrastructure, he said.According to Pannu, Punjab’s stage of groundwater extraction declined from 163.80% in 2021-22 to 156.36% in 2025 and 152.22% in 2025-26. Annual groundwater extraction also fell from around 28.01 billion cubic metres to 26.32 billion cubic metres.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines95 dark-zone blocks show improvementPannu said the latest assessment showed improvement in 95 of Punjab’s 153 dark-zone blocks, while the number of critical blocks fell from 10 to six. Four blocks — Arniwala in Fazilka, Makhu in Ferozepur, Hajipur in Hoshiarpur and Narot Jaimal Singh in Pathankot — have moved into the safe category, he said.Another 14 blocks have recorded significant improvement, according to Pannu.Pannu said total annual groundwater recharge has increased to 19.14 billion cubic metres, including 5.53 billion cubic metres from rainfall and 5.5 billion cubic metres through canal water. Canal-water recharge increased from 4.5 billion cubic metres last year to 5.5 billion cubic metres this year, he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAkhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

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General Secretary and Media In-Charge, ‘AAP’ Punjab NEW DELHI: Punjab’s groundwater crisis is showing signs of improvement, with the latest assessment indicating a decline in groundwater extraction and an increase in canal-water utilisation, AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu said on Monday.Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh earlier today, Pannu attributed the improvement to the…

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Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: Borrower gets gold value plus Rs 88,362 for making charges and stones, Rs 40,000 compensation – how he won the case

Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: Borrower gets gold value plus Rs 88,362 for making charges and stones, Rs 40,000 compensation – how he won the case

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The jewellery remained in the custody of the bank branch but was subsequently robbed, according to the bank’s submission. (Image for representative purpose only) Imagine this case: You have taken a loan against your gold. That gold is lying with the bank. Then in a bank robbery the gold is stolen. Who is responsible for…

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Once called ‘junior Amitabh Bachchan’, child artist Master Ravi was paid Rs 3500 per day, went on to become a professional chef, now leads administration department of a prominent company

Once called ‘junior Amitabh Bachchan’, child artist Master Ravi was paid Rs 3500 per day, went on to become a professional chef, now leads administration department of a prominent company

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Ravi Valecha, better known as Master Ravi was known for playing junior Amitabh Bachchan in many movies in the 80s. While he started out with movies, he decided to take a different path as he grew up and is a striking example of someone whose life has taken several unexpected turns — and who managed…

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AI cameras watched birds around solar panels for 17,000 hours and recorded no collisions; scientists are now testing the system in 7 US states

AI cameras watched birds around solar panels for 17,000 hours and recorded no collisions; scientists are now testing the system in 7 US states

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PC: US Department of Energy Solar farms are expanding across landscapes, but scientists still have questions about what happens to birds that live and move around these large arrays. Now, scientists and researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed an artificial intelligence-powered camera system that can continuously watch birds around solar panels and identify what…

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After a decade-long restoration, 1,800 volunteers took turns pulling a 400-ton Japanese castle with ropes; 8,000 people had applied for the chance to help move it

After a decade-long restoration, 1,800 volunteers took turns pulling a 400-ton Japanese castle with ropes; 8,000 people had applied for the chance to help move it

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Hundreds of people pulled the keep of Hirosaki Castle closer to its original position A group of 1,800 volunteers gathered in northern Japan to pull a 400-tonne historic castle keep across the ground using heavy ropes, marking a major step in a decade-long restoration project. The mass effort in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, saw participants take…

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A Kohl’s closed in 2016 and sat vacant for nearly a decade; million later, the 80,000-square-foot store is becoming a church and community venue

A Kohl’s closed in 2016 and sat vacant for nearly a decade; $28 million later, the 80,000-square-foot store is becoming a church and community venue

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Eagles Nest Church will hold the first services in its new location at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. (Courtesy of Eagles Nest Church) A former Kohl’s department store that stood empty along Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, Georgia, for nearly a decade has been turned into an 80,000-square-foot church and multi-use event venue after…

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NEW DELHI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, according to reports.Hazare, 89, has been admitted for medical treatment. Further details about his condition and the reason for his hospitalisation were not immediately available.Hazare, who has been associated with several anti-corruption and social reform campaigns, rose to national prominence during the 2011 anti-corruption movement, when he led a hunger strike demanding a strong Lokpal law.Further details about his health are awaited.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New York123PhotostoriesBigg Boss Telugu through the years: A look back at all seasonsVaibhav Suryavanshi breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record as a teenager: Times the young cricketer has made historyThe glass-skin obsession: Can Indian skin really achieve that mirror-like glow?Personality test optical illusion: Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 secondsTamannaah Bhatia just made Rs 2.43 lakh look like a personality trait in this Aisha Rao ivory ensembleNew OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6): ‘Gandhari’, ‘Dhamaal 4’, ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2, ‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ and moreTravelling by train in India? 10 things you should never do on a journeySamantha Ruth Prabhu joins the polka-dot club, and maternity fashion just got a lot more funBigg Boss Malayalam: A look back at seven unforgettable seasonsSimple things that make you feel good without spending money, from taking a walk to reconnecting with people you love123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

NEW DELHI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, according to reports.Hazare, 89, has been admitted for medical treatment. Further details about his condition and the reason for his hospitalisation were not immediately available.Hazare, who has been associated with several anti-corruption and social reform campaigns, rose to national prominence during the 2011 anti-corruption movement, when he led a hunger strike demanding a strong Lokpal law.Further details about his health are awaited.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused ArrestedLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New York123PhotostoriesBigg Boss Telugu through the years: A look back at all seasonsVaibhav Suryavanshi breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record as a teenager: Times the young cricketer has made historyThe glass-skin obsession: Can Indian skin really achieve that mirror-like glow?Personality test optical illusion: Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 secondsTamannaah Bhatia just made Rs 2.43 lakh look like a personality trait in this Aisha Rao ivory ensembleNew OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6): ‘Gandhari’, ‘Dhamaal 4’, ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2, ‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ and moreTravelling by train in India? 10 things you should never do on a journeySamantha Ruth Prabhu joins the polka-dot club, and maternity fashion just got a lot more funBigg Boss Malayalam: A look back at seven unforgettable seasonsSimple things that make you feel good without spending money, from taking a walk to reconnecting with people you love123Hot PicksNepal floodMumbai port fireGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowTN milk price hikeGATE 2027 registrationIndia GDP growthTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicUS Iran WarTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

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NEW DELHI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, according to reports.Hazare, 89, has been admitted for medical treatment. Further details about his condition and the reason for his hospitalisation were not immediately available.Hazare, who has been associated with several anti-corruption and social reform campaigns, rose to national prominence…

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‘Women should stay confined to homes’: Kerala Islamic scholar Kanthapuram defends purdah remark

‘Women should stay confined to homes’: Kerala Islamic scholar Kanthapuram defends purdah remark

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Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar stated women should remain confined to their homes. KOCHI: Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar on Sunday said women should remain confined to their homes, days after a controversial circular issued by the Kanthapuram faction of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama said women should not share public…

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‘I wish him nothing but suffering’: Nikitha Godishala’s friend knew murder accused Arjun Sharma but didn’t think he was capable of this crime

‘I wish him nothing but suffering’: Nikitha Godishala’s friend knew murder accused Arjun Sharma but didn’t think he was capable of this crime

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Jillian Thornton remembers friend Nikitha Godishala (right) who was found murdered in an apartment in Columbia. Accused Arjun Sharma has been arrested in India. Indian woman Nikitha Godhishala was found dead in an apartment in Columbia on January 3 after a person believed to be her boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, filed a missing person report and…

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Aug 31, 2026, 21:42 IST

Aug 31, 2026, 21:42 IST

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File Pic – Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the trophy after winning the World Cup in 2022. (AP/PTI Photo) Lionel Messi has finally closed the book on his extraordinary Argentina career.At 39, after nearly two decades wearing the famous blue-and-white shirt, Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a journey that took him from…

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Aamir Khan set to be a part of ‘Race 4’? Producer Ramesh Taurani breaks silence: ‘Refrain from speculations’

Aamir Khan set to be a part of ‘Race 4’? Producer Ramesh Taurani breaks silence: ‘Refrain from speculations’

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Speculation surrounding the cast of Race 4 has been building, with names such as Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff reportedly linked to the upcoming thriller. However, producer Ramesh Taurani has now put the rumours to rest, clarifying that the fourth chapter of the Race franchise is still without a confirmed cast.Recent reports claimed…

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Scientists are tracking Burmese pythons to find other Burmese pythons; a single tagged snake can lead researchers to breeding females

Scientists are tracking Burmese pythons to find other Burmese pythons; a single tagged snake can lead researchers to breeding females

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​Representative Image of a male Burmese python moving through South Florida wetlands in search of females (AI-generated image Wildlife researchers in the Everglades are using one Burmese python to help find another. Scientists at the University of Florida are fitting captured snakes with small radio transmitters and releasing them back into the wild, then following…

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Château Des Grotteaux: Built in 1928 and bought by a future Dallas mayor, this French-style castle was doubled in size; 98 years later, it’s heading to auction after a .8M listing

Château Des Grotteaux: Built in 1928 and bought by a future Dallas mayor, this French-style castle was doubled in size; 98 years later, it’s heading to auction after a $5.8M listing

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After sitting on the market for nearly a year with no buyers, the 1928 French Norman mansion ‘Château des Grotteaux’ is heading for auction. Concierge Auctions will handle the sale, opening bidding on September 16 at around $2 million, according to CandysDirt. This is a significant drop from its initial asking price of almost $5.8…

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Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

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Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US (Image: AI Generated) Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally…

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Steven Spielberg’s 1989 divorce settlement reportedly reached around 0 million after just four years of marriage

Steven Spielberg’s 1989 divorce settlement reportedly reached around $100 million after just four years of marriage

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Why did Steven Spielberg’s pay $100 million in his divorce settlement despite the prenup?(Image Credit: Instagram) The Oscar-winning American filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most celebrated personalities of Hollywood. The dramas that he unfolds on the big screen scream of chaos in a neatly packed cinematic structure. But speaking of chaos, one can’t…

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