Sanju Samson enters India's elite batting club with strong Afghanistan series show

Good heavens! US reveals it has placed weapons in space

New York's Lake George mats wiped out 97% of invasive Asian clams in 2011

Lake George in New York deployed benthic barrier mats across a five-acre area in 2011 to combat an invasive Asian clam infestation. The large-scale treatment proved highly effective, eliminating 97% of the clam population. However, the success was not permanent, as the clams staged a comeback by 2019, with 27 affected sites identified across the lake. Authorities have since shifted their focus from eradication to monitoring the spread of the clams and assessing their impact on the local ecosystem.

Pittsburgh's 178-Acre Former Steel Mill Site Hazelwood Green Undergoes Major Redevelopment

Pittsburgh's Hazelwood Green, a 178-acre riverfront site that housed the city's last steel mill until its closure in 1998, is undergoing significant redevelopment after sitting vacant for decades. Since 2022, approximately 700,000 square feet of the site has been developed or is currently under construction. The projects already underway include Carnegie Mellon University's robotics centre, the University of Pittsburgh's BioForge facility, residential housing, parks, and a football field. Additional technology, retail, and housing developments are also planned for the broader site.

India's Merchandise Exports Surge 26% in August, Trade Deficit Hits 5-Month Low

India recorded strong merchandise export growth in August, with overall shipments rising by more than 26 percent. Exports to the United States climbed over 21 percent, while shipments to China saw a sharper jump of 52 percent. Key sectors drove the broad-based export expansion during the month. Import volumes also rose, particularly in electronics and crude oil. The combined trade performance helped narrow India's merchandise trade deficit to its lowest level in five months.