US seized California island ranch after $4m offer; jury awarded family $12.7m
A federal jury awarded a California family $12.7 million for their Santa Cruz Island ranch. The government had seized the 6,300-acre property using eminent domain in 1996. This verdict concluded a decades-long property…
"3 Pellets In Eye, 200 In Body": Rahul Gandhi Protests With Victim, Demands FIR
As the cops refused to file an FIR, Rahul Gandhi, along with a pellet gun victim, Sahil Lochab, sat on a dharna outside the police station.
Roach, Flies, Fakes: Action Against Mumbai McDonald's Outlet, Elite Clubs
The inspection at the Bombay Presidency Radio Club uncovered active fly infestations in various kitchen areas, a dead cockroach, and open cockroach traps in the utensil-washing zone.
Family sold 53,000-acre California island for $30m, stayed 25 more years
In 1986, the United States government acquired Santa Rosa Island for close to thirty million dollars. This pivotal purchase marked the end of longstanding private ranching and agricultural practices on the sprawling isla…
Starcloud raises $250 million for orbital data centers as launch options dry up
There’s about to be a big fight to secure access to space.
Bitcoin Tops $75,000 For First Time In 3 Months, Up By Over $10,000 In 2 Days
The sharp rise came after US President Donald Trump urged lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Clarity Act, a bill to spur cryptocurrency use that has stalled in the Senate.
Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.
Roman Reigns' net worth edges out Cody Rhodes in 2026 WWE star comparison
Through championship reigns, big contracts, merchandise and commercial deals, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have become some of WWE’s biggest assets. Reigns is said to have a net worth bigger than Rhodes in 2026, but no…
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Alphabet-owned company is seeking to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services.
The Download: threats from space mirrors and credit for AI drugs
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This company’s plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the ni…