In 2024, Iowa farmer Evie Haupt earned $35,000 yearly from 3 turbines, cutting debt to $67,000
Times of India •

In 2024, Iowa farmer Evie Haupt earned $35,000 yearly from 3 turbines, cutting debt to $67,000

Evie Haupt, an Iowa farmer, has notably increased her revenue by leasing land for wind turbines. This extra income has been instrumental in alleviating her farm debts following her husband's passing. Even though the turbines occupy less than an acre, she continues her traditional farming practices on the bulk of her land. The rise of wind power is transforming the financial prospects for rural lan...

Black woman Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after her death, Mississippi police say

Black woman Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after her death, Mississippi police say

SCMP •

Investigators believe Tasia Fortune was already dead before the black woman’s body was hanged from a tree behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective testified on Friday. The hanging of Tasia Fortune’s body, which was found on August 3, was “staged”, Jackson police detective Samuel Dukes testified, citing the medical examiner’s opinion. Authorities have not disclos...

Trade deliverables, Taiwan push and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

Trade deliverables, Taiwan push and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

SCMP •

Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a whirlwind 43-hour trip to the United States, his first state visit to the country in more than a decade, with US President Donald Trump pulling out all the stops to make it a grand affair. The two leaders met several times during the visit, including at a ceremonial airport welcome, the White House reception and bilateral talks on a wide range of topics...

Leo XIV in Paris: A look at the vespers evening prayer at Notre-Dame

Leo XIV in Paris: A look at the vespers evening prayer at Notre-Dame

France 24 •

On Friday, Pope Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of Notre-Dame de Paris, which has been restored following the devastating fire of 2019, saying "the heart of a people" beats within this place. He is the first pope to visit the cathedral since its reopening in 2024.

Idaho cold case may be tied to unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders, authorities say

Idaho cold case may be tied to unsolved 1982 Tylenol murders, authorities say

The Guardian •

Idaho officials say man found dead in a church decades ago may be tied to unsolved poisonings in Chicago area in 1982A man found dead in an Idaho church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982 in the Chicago area that were dubbed the “Tylenol murders” and ushered in child safety caps for medicines, authorities announced recently.Detective Tim Cooper of the Ada county sheriff’s ...

In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system

In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system

The Guardian •

The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplaceReader Q&A: who’s spending big on the US midterms? Our reporters take your questionsThe Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace on allegations of fraud, officials said on Tuesday – adding to previous efforts to chip away at federally s...

14-year-old Jia Mingxuan builds tree-saving device that wins gold in Germany

14-year-old Jia Mingxuan builds tree-saving device that wins gold in Germany

Times of India •

At 14, Jia Mingxuan turned a childhood view of Aohan’s dry landscape into a simple device designed to capture atmospheric moisture for young trees. Built from steel tubes and recycled plastic bottles, his prototype uses condensation to direct water towards sapling roots. The invention won gold at the 2025 Nuremberg International Invention Exhibition.

Goulburn’s 300 local investors funded a 1.4MW solar farm and 4MWh battery over 12 years

Goulburn’s 300 local investors funded a 1.4MW solar farm and 4MWh battery over 12 years

Times of India •

Residents of Goulburn embarked on an inspiring decade-long endeavor to establish a community-driven solar farm alongside a battery system. With the backing of about 300 local investors, they overcame significant obstacles such as regulatory hurdles and supply chain challenges. Ultimately, the solar farm commenced operations, contributing clean energy to the local grid, and stands as an exemplary m...

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation

The Guardian •

Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behaviorDale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday, following the release of a report accusing him of sexually harassing a female staffer, among other ethics violations.New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill announced on Friday afternoon that Caldwell had submitte...

Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a Crossroads

Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a Crossroads

France 24 •

It’s been a week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre — from a battle over press freedom in Washington, to a United Nations General Assembly marked by protests and departures, as leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. There was also a rare red-carpet meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, as the US and China extended their trade truce and turned their attention to the race...