Guadalupe Mountains National Park: A Texas oil geologist first saw McKittrick Canyon in 1921, later bought the land for a private retreat; 38 years later he donated 4,942 acres and his home, helping create Guadalupe Mountains National Park

When petroleum geologist Wallace Pratt first visited McKittrick Canyon in 1921, he had been sent to West Texas on a trip with oil brokers to acquire leases for Humble Oil and Refining Company. Local land brokers offered to show him what they called the most beautiful spot in Texas, a hidden oasis of clear streams,…

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Democracy In Peril: Democracy in peril as voters illegally ousted: Former SC judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman | India News

I hope SC steps in and rectifies these things, Justice Nariman said NEW DELHI: Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing Monday on the SIR controversy and a plea seeking suspension of the CEC for his “unilateral decisions”, former SC judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman Sunday flagged “malfunctioning” of the poll panel and said a citizen’s…

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Canadian mom gets a complete keyboard tattooed on her arm so her autistic son can always ‘talk’ to her when his communication device fails | World News

A Canadian mother has found an unusual way to make sure her non-speaking autistic son always has a way to communicate with her, even when technology fails. Jessica Fletcher had a complete keyboard tattooed on her forearm after an incident with her 11-year-old son, Hunter, whose augmentative and alternative communication device ran out of battery…

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‘No meeting request received from any party’: EC officials as Rahul, Priyanka refuse to leave ‘protest site’ | India News

This comes even as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others staged a protest near the poll panel’s office. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Tuesday said it had received no request from any political party seeking a meeting with its officials as standoff between the opposition and the poll panel intensified after Congress…

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Mehbooba, Mirwaiz oppose proposed ‘spiritual’ retreat in J&K, ask CM to step in | India News

Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Saturday sought intervention of CM to intervene and stop “Tantra Silence” SRINAGAR: Public representatives and the clergy in J&K have expressed outrage over a proposed four-day “spiritual” event in the scenic Gurez Valley being organsied by a self-styled godman whose similar event in Goa last year was cancelled after…

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Quote of the Day from the Bhagavad Gita, 24 October 2026: How to Make Strong Decisions Without Ego

A team leader encountered a critical decision regarding the choice of a supplier for an upcoming project. Faced with two options, one was significantly more cost-effective and dependable. Complicating matters was the leader’s prior suggestion, which introduced ego into the equation. Recognizing that the natural elements affect outcomes, he decided to focus on facts. The…

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After a New York fire killed a 13-year-old girl’s father and four sisters, relatives raised over $100,000 for her; months later, the state AG sought $71,539.29 it said remained unpaid

A New York teenager who lost her father and four sisters in a devastating house fire was at the centre of a legal dispute months later, after relatives who raised more than $100,000 to support her allegedly failed to hand over most of the money. According to a 2019 report by WWNY-TV and court documents…

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Capricorn, Weekly Horoscope, September 06 to September 12, 2026: Hard work pays off with success, recognition and progress

Capricorn Weekly Horoscope (06.09.26 to 12.09.26)General:This week asks you to be alert without becoming suspicious of everybody. Early on, your health and peace of mind may feel slightly unsettled, and there is a strong hint that not every person around you deserves full access to your plans. Keep some things to yourself. Not secrecy for…

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