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For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a broad stretch of the river just upstream from Lake Superior, decades of heavy manufacturing left a quiet disaster resting on the riverbed. What looked like open water from the shore was actually a repository for toxic waste, trapping dangerous chemicals beneath the surface and cutting off local residents from an…

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choices carefully and complete the locking process within the revised deadline to remain eligible for seat allocation. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for choice filling in Round 1 of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. Candidates participating in the counselling can now submit and lock their preferred colleges and courses until 11:59 pm on…

Govinda is currently in the headlines after being spotted with aspiring actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, amid rumours linking the two romantically. While his wife Sunita Ahuja has made remarks that appeared to hint at the speculation, Govinda also has now hit back at her and asked her to stay in limits.Amid the ongoing discussion around their marriage, an emotional chapter from Govinda and Sunita’s past has also resurfaced. The couple, who tied the knot in 1987 after knowing each other before marriage, have faced the devastating loss of a child.Govinda and Sunita became parents to their daughter Tina in 1989…

Australia have made one change to their squad for the second and final ICC World Test Championship match against Bangladesh in Mackay.Opener Jake Weatherald has been left out of the 13-player squad, with left-hander Matthew Renshaw coming in as his replacement.Renshaw gets Test recallIf selected, Renshaw will make his first Test appearance for Australia in more than three years.The 30-year-old last played a Test in Delhi against India in 2023, when he came in as a concussion substitute for regular opener David Warner.Renshaw has since represented Australia in both ODI and T20I cricket. He now returns to the Test squad…

You can, but you don’t have to. If you like your dal looking clear and smooth, skim the foam during the first few minutes of boiling. If you are cooking dal for an everyday meal and don’t mind the appearance, you can simply let it cook.The more important steps are washing the dal properly, using adequate water and cooking it thoroughly. Soaking can also help with cooking time and may reduce some water-soluble compounds.The next time your dal starts producing that familiar white foam, there is no need to treat it like an emergency. It is mostly a visible reminder…

Alvi warns over Imran Khan’s worsening health NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.In a post on X, Alvi said, “Imran Khan’s medical reports are alarming. I have gone through them with several specialists, and I am writing this in plain language so every Pakistani can understand exactly what is happening.”Alvi said the issues that concerned him most were Khan’s “anxiety and stress levels”, “palpitations,” and “high blood pressure.” He added that…

SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026 released: Check merit list, cutoff and sliding process SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025. The FRTA notice was issued on August 17, 2026, after the Tier-I result was declared on February 27, 2026, and Tier-II examinations were conducted in April 2026.A total of 13,395 candidates submitted their option-cum-preferences between June 19 and June 25, 2026. Based on performance in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II, 3,515 candidates have been provisionally recommended for Document Verification,…

Amid ongoing investigations into the shocking disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, authorities have reportedly recovered what appears to be human remains in a desert 15 miles from her home.Law enforcement sources with direct knowledge have told TMZ that the bones were discovered in a “very remote” area of the desert. However, this area is said to be accessible only by a long hike.According to the Pima County Sheriff, although the bones were recovered, there was no indication the remains were those of Guthrie. A source told TMZ, “Our boots on the ground say the bones are definitely not Nancy Guthrie.”As per…

Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) Rishabh Pant’s one-liners from behind the stumps are nothing new. The India wicketkeeper is known for his funny banter with players during matches, with several of his conversations being picked up by the stump microphone.A similar moment was caught during Day 3 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday. Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan were involved in a light-hearted exchange as India’s bowlers put the hosts under pressure.Pant, Sarfaraz tease JadejaIndia had reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5 by lunch, with Manav Suthar leading the attack. However, Ravindra Jadeja was yet to…

There was a time when getting a follow request from a coworker could feel completely normal. You met at work, chatted during lunch, exchanged Instagram handles and moved on. But for many Gen Z workers, that simple social media connection can now come with a surprisingly long pause. Do I actually want my colleague seeing this? Will my boss see my stories? What happens if I post something silly on Saturday and have a meeting with the same person on Monday?The interesting part is that the hesitation is not necessarily about disliking coworkers. It is about keeping different parts of…