First Indian astronaut to go to ISS is on his way back
EPA Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s trip to space has created a huge interest in India Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian ever to set foot on…
Santa Clara County appoints its first female chief park ranger
A century after Marguerite Lindsley became the first female National Park Service ranger, Santa Clara County has appointed its first woman as chief park ranger to oversee operations of more…
Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed amid raging Arizona wildfires
A raging wildfire near the Grand Canyon in the US has destroyed dozens of buildings – including a historic lodge that was the only accommodation available within the surrounding national…
Jane Lynch, reach beyond your boundaries
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 46; Matthew Fox, 59; Jackie Earle Haley, 64; Jane Lynch, 65. Happy Birthday: An open mind will help you overcome adversity and encourage…
Aviation authority says fuel switches are safe
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes are safe, following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260…
Do I owe him a do-over of the disastrous first date?
DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I went on a first date with a guy I met through mutual friends, and honestly, it was a disaster. He showed up late, spent most of…
German lost in Australian outback ‘beyond grateful’ to be found
A backpacker who survived nearly two weeks lost in Western Australia’s outback has said she is “simply beyond grateful to have survived”. Caroline Wilga, a 26-year-old German national, was rescued…
July 14, the storming of the Bastille
Today is Monday, July 14, the 195th day of 2024. There are 170 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the…
Don’t vilify Air India crash crew based on conjecture
An association of Indian pilots has defended the crew of the Air India Flight 171 which crashed in June, killing 260 people. The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) said the…
Former Spinal Tap member David Kaffinetti has reportedly died
David Kaffinetti, a former member of the fictional/parody rock act Spinal Tap, reportedly died on July 11. The musician, who is known for playing the role of keyboardist Viv Savage…