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In 2024, England turned old fishing nets into a 16-metre footbridge; the 3.5-tonne structure needs smaller foundations and less maintenance than a conventional bridge

The project used modular blocks, which mostly can be placed by hand, instead of traditional reinforced-concrete retaining walls. The blocks fit together like a Lego system, with little or no mortar needed. Old fishing nets seldom find a second life. But in Kent, England, the nets are being turned into something much more ambitious. The…

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In 2024, a 192,560 sq ft industrial project won approval on 22 acres beside New Jersey’s Monmouth battlefield; two years later the state paid $15 million to preserve the former strawberry farm as part of the park

In 2024, Monmouth County officials approved a massive 192,560-square-foot industrial development on 22 acres of farmland directly adjacent to Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, New Jersey. The site, once a strawberry farm, sat along Route 33 just steps from one of the most significant Revolutionary War battlefields in the nation. But in August 2026,…

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In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home for about $75,000; it became her final home and narrowly escaped demolition decades later |

All about Marilyn Monroe’s first and final home.(Image Credit: Instagram) The firsts are always special; perhaps that is why Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home held more significance in her life. In 1962, after her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller failed, the Hollywood icon bought the first house that she ever purchased on her own. The house…

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‘A little jealous’: Sunil Chhetri on India’s chance to play Brazil, Uruguay in friendlies | Football News

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Chhetri has admitted he feels “a little jealous” watching the current generation get an opportunity to face footballing giants Brazil and Uruguay, revealing that he never got such a chance during his long international career.India are scheduled to host five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay three…

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Americans don’t always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind speaks out on H-1B issue. Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been…

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‘He could be in the realms of Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar’: Geoffrey Boycott’s big Harry Brook warning | Cricket News

England’s Harry Brook (AP Photo) England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott believes Harry Brook possesses the rare batting ability to reach the heights of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, but fears the current world No. 1 Test batter is not making the most of his extraordinary talent.Boycott, who played 108 Tests and 36 ODIs for England,…

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In 2022, he left a ₹83 lakh Google job in Dublin and returned to Punjab for growing organic food; today, Mantaj Sidhu runs a farm-to-home business for hundreds of families |

Sidhu’s compensation at Google was around €100,000, including bonuses and shares, equivalent to roughly ₹83 lakh at the time. For Mantaj Sidhu, leaving a well-paid Google job in Dublin was not a decision he made overnight. After nearly five years with the company, he began questioning what he was working towards and eventually decided that…

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South Africa turn the tables as Dewald Brevis blitz powers seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe | Cricket News

Dewald Brevis goes berserk Dewald Brevis produced another sensational display of power-hitting as South Africa bounced back from their opening defeat to Namibia with a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek on Saturday. Chasing 145, South Africa reached 146/3 in 13.4 overs, with Brevis smashing an unbeaten 75 off 32…

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Hugh Jackman offers fans a month of free rent through Bilt as his $28.75 million New York City apartment, once listed for $38.9 million and rented for $125,000 a month, remains unsold after divorce |

Hugh Jackman’s lavish 11,000-square-foot Manhattan triplex remains on the market for $28.75 million, after previously being listed for $38.9 million. Hugh Jackman is giving Bilt members the chance to win a month of free rent while his own lavish New York City apartment remains available for nearly $29 million. The 57-year-old Wolverine star has teamed…

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