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A thick green carpet can make a pond or reservoir appear almost solid, but giant salvinia is a floating fern, spreading across the water rather than growing from the bottom. In Texas and Louisiana, the plant had become difficult to manage, forming dense mats that blocked sunlight, reduced oxygen and interfered with waterways. According to the US Department of Agriculture, in 2001, researchers tried something considerably smaller. They released 880 salvinia weevils at four sites in eastern Texas and western Louisiana. Each adult was only about 2mm long, yet the insect was closely adapted to feeding on giant salvinia. The…

Ariana Grande may soon be walking down the aisle with her beau, Ricky Alvarez.The singer, who rekindled her romance with her former backup dancer, has indicated that she may have marriage on her mind. The singer set tongues wagging after she gave him a special shoutout in her song, ‘Thank U, Next’.Ariana Grande changes song lyricsDuring her latest performance, the singer surprised her audience when she further tweaked the lyrics of her hit diss track and sang, ‘Wrote some songs about Ricky, I’m tryna make him my last’.On hearing the altered lyrics, fans and the audience were captured on camera,…

Woman praises commuters for this one habit; social media users agree A routine Metro journey has sparked an online conversation after a woman shared what she liked about travelling in Bengaluru. Her post focuses on the behaviour of fellow passengers and the small gestures she noticed during her commute.Shabina Masood shared her observations on Instagram, where her video drew responses from users who related to some of the points she raised.Woman shares Bengaluru Metro experienceThe video carries the text, “Bengaluru Metro discipline that deserves appreciation.”Masood said, “The best thing about Bangalore Metro is that the people here board and deboard…

Thea Frodin is making her U.S. Open singles debut At just 17, Thea Frodin is about to walk onto one of the biggest tennis stages in the world — and her opponent is none other than Elena Rybakina, the No. 2 player in women’s tennis.But Frodin isn’t exactly a stranger to the spotlight.Before making her U.S. Open singles debut, the Los Angeles teenager had already played Serena Williams on the big screen — sort of.When she was in HollywoodFrodin was the tennis body double for Demi Singleton, who portrayed a young Serena Williams in the 2021 movie “King Richard”, starring…

Photo credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife On a late-August afternoon in the San Gabriel Mountains, a group of hikers near La Verne, California, heard an unsettling sound: what they described as “howling” coming from a large water tank along a trail. When they investigated, they discovered a mother black bear and her two cubs trapped inside the cistern, unable to climb out. Wildlife officials and fire crews responded, spending hours delicately extracting the bears and reuniting them before releasing the family back into the wild. The dramatic rescue, reported by local news outlets, underscores the dangers that human…

R Madhavan says he has always valued son Vedaant’s honest opinions, revealing that he treated him like an adult from a young age. He also recalled Vedaant watching ‘Dhurandhar’ with friends in the US and sharing his candid reaction to the film. R Madhavan has opened up about his approach to parenting and the close bond he shares with his son, Vedaant Madhavan. The actor revealed that he began treating Vedaant like an adult when he was very young, making it clear that his opinions mattered to him.In a recent conversation on The SS Podcast, Madhavan said he never wanted…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui with his daughter Shora Siddiqui. Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is known for his remarkable screen presence and a simple lifestyle. But there was an incident where he was shocked when his daughter asked him for a handbag during a visit to Dubai Mall. What surprised him even more was his own reaction. He knew the bag was far more expensive than what he would normally spend, felt it was a waste of money, but still could not refuse her.Speaking to CurlyTales host Kamiya Jani, Nawaz was asked whether he remains conscious about prices despite becoming one of India’s better-known…

NEW DELHI: India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side while Hardik Pandya misses out after suffering a fresh setback in his comeback bid.Shreyas Iyer will continue to lead the side, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was part of the squad for the Zimbabwe series, has also retained his place.Bumrah returns to the T20I squad after missing the recent series against Ireland and England as well as the Zimbabwe tour. Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi…

The Manatee County Commission approved the property as the county’s first locally designated historic landmark (Image Credit: Facebook/ @Manatee County, Florida Government) The walls of this Florida house have witnessed more than a century of history, including 41 years with the same couple who refused to let its past disappear. After moving into the 1908 home in 1985, Margi and Pat Nanney devoted decades to preserving its original character. The home has now become Manatee County’s first local historic landmark. The three-story Johnson Helm House in Oneco, Florida, has retained much of the character it had when it was built…

IBPS RRB recruitment 2026 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the registration process for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP-RRBs) XV. Candidates who want to apply for Group A Officers and Group B Office Assistants can now submit their applications through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.The registration process began on September 1, 2026. The last date to apply and pay the application fee is September 21, 2026.The recruitment drive is being conducted for various posts, including Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III.IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy detailsAccording to…