1956: At 60, she started building a village from discarded bottles. Twenty-five years later, it had become one of California’s strangest landmarks |

1956: At 60, she started building a village from discarded bottles. Twenty-five years later, it had become one of California’s strangest landmarks. If you picture someone at 60, it’s easy to imagine them settling in, slowing down, letting life get quieter. But Tressa “Grandma” Prisbrey had a different idea. In 1956, when she was about…

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Gold price prediction today: Gold prices rise, but will silver continue to outperform? Check August 12, 2026 outlook

Technically, gold prices are near the breakout level of $4,400 with $4,490/$4580 as the next upside level. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing positive momentum, and while silver has outperformed gold so far this August, the profit taking risk is rising, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares…

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Washington Sundar’s Sri Lanka Test availability in doubt, chances of joining team ‘very slim’ | Cricket News

Washington Sundar (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: After losing Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan due to injuries, it has emerged that there’s a big question mark over Washington Sundar’s availability for the second Test. The selectors had picked Washington only for the second Test since he is recovering from a hamstring injury.TOI understands that the Centre…

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Astronomers caught the first sign of a star 30 times more massive than the Sun exploding, then tracked its supernova for nearly three months

A combination of images show the evolution of supernova SN 2026gzf, which was first detected by the Einstein Probe on March 21, 2026. Images taken on March 25 and April 3, 2026, show the supernova brightening. An archival image of the host galaxy from March 9, 2016, reveals a bright blue source at the location…

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International Youth Day 2026: 7 skills students need as AI reshapes future careers

7 skills students need to prepare for jobs in an AI-driven economy International Youth Day is being observed on August 12, 2026, under the global theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”. The United Nations is highlighting the shared aspirations of young people, including quality education, decent work, meaningful participation, opportunity and a sustainable future.The theme also…

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‘Ramayana’ actor Saurabh Sachdeva opens up on why unpredictability and experimentation keeps filmmaking alive: ‘If we start playing safe, we’ll make bad films’ |

Saurabh Sachdeva opens up on why unpredictability and experimentation keeps filmmaking alive ‘Animal’ actor Saurabh Sachdeva believes that the unpredictability of what will click with the audience could be cinema’s greatest strength. The actor, set to star in Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana‘ and who most recently featured in ‘Satluj’ said that not knowing what will work…

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Indian Flag History: In 1906, the first Indian flag rose in Calcutta and became a symbol of the dawn of freedom: The story of how the Tiranga evolved into what we salute today

The Tricolour flag (Photo via Canva) The Tricolour flag, or the Tiranga, is the national flag of India that represents Sacrifice, peace, and prosperity. The Indian Independence Gallery of the Fort St. George Museum in Chennai holds that piece of history that belongs to the entire nation.It is a 12-foot-long, 8-foot-wide flag of pure silk,…

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Julie Sweet : Accenture CEO Julie Sweet makes an ‘August request’ to employees; says: Our shareholders are counting on us to … |

Accenture has made an unusual move in order to boost business before the close of its fiscal year. According to a report by Bloomberg, employees have been told that they can carry over unused vacation days into the next financial year, starting September 1. The one-time policy change departs from Accenture’s usual rules and is…

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Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces (12th August 2026): Don’t Let an Emotional Idea Disturb Peace at Home

The influence of the Moon in Cancer stirs deep emotions and creativity, but eclipses may lead to confusion about personal aspirations. Mars in Ardra Nakshatra could spark a sense of restiveness at home, necessitating a reassessment of artistic projects. It’s wise to declutter old supplies and be cautious about jumping into new creative pursuits. Tackle…

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