San Antonio's Brooks Authority expands to 243 new acres after 3,000-job success

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Indian-origin taxi driver drove New Yorkers for free for 40 days after 9/11

Explosion Damages TMC Leader's House in Bengal; Cause Under Investigation

A powerful explosion severely damaged a house belonging to TMC leader Dwijen Mondal in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Police have indicated a gas cylinder may have caused the blast, while local residents allege that explosives were stored at the premises. The BJP has also claimed that bombs were being kept inside the house. Mondal was reportedly not present at the location and has not been seen recently. No casualties were reported, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause.

Montana closes 20 abandoned uranium mine hazards in Pryor Mountains

Authorities have sealed 20 hazardous features across five abandoned uranium mine sites in Montana's Pryor Mountains. Assessments revealed risks including physical hazards, radiation exposure, and chemical contamination at the historic sites. The cleanup effort also took care to preserve bat habitats, rare plant species, and culturally significant resources in the area. Officials noted that long-term monitoring will remain necessary, as erosion, gravity, and vandalism can compromise mine closures over time.