Oklahoma landowner turns family cattle farm into 130-acre pollinator haven Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! The Times of India · Oct 18
Iron Man No. 1 artwork hits auction after record $3.8 million July sale The original opening page of Iron Man No. 1, published in May 1968, was offered for auction by David Maisel, the founding chairman of Marvel Studios who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008. Created by artist Gene Colan and inked by Johnny Craig, the artwork marks the beginning… The Times of India · Oct 18
Vehicle Hits Soccer Game: Truck kills child and adult at Stryker complex Two people, including a child, were killed and several others injured after a vehicle ploughed through a youth soccer game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, police said. The driver is in custody, and authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public from the individual. The Times of India · Oct 17
In 2016, Muhammad Ali’s former training camp was bought for $520,000; in 2019 it opened as Fighter’s Heaven Mike Madden's dedication to preserving sports history shines brightly as he invests $1.5 million into restoring Fighter's Heaven, the legendary training camp originally founded by Muhammad Ali in 1972. After years of neglect, the camp reopened to an enthusiastic public in June 2019, earning praise from Pennsylvania’s State Historic Preservation… The Times of India · Oct 17
Rare gold LEGO mask found in donated jewellery bag sold for $18,101 A small gold LEGO mask found inside a donated jewellery bag at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania turned out to be a rare collector's item. Initially listed for $14.95, the 14-karat gold Bionicle Kanohi Hau mask attracted bids from collectors and eventually sold for $18,101 in March 2024. Only 30… The Times of India · Oct 17
Macron Vows Tough Action: leaders back prosecutions after France clashes French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed strict action against those involved in arson, looting and attacks on public buildings after violent clashes erupted across France during nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services. More than 1,200 people were arrested as police clashed with protesters in… The Times of India · Oct 17
Ross Perot Jr. began buying Texas land in 1985, transforming Fort Worth In the 1980s, much of northern Fort Worth consisted of farms, ranches and open prairie. Ross Perot Jr. saw an opportunity to transform the largely rural landscape into a major business and transport centre. He began buying the land that became AllianceTexas in 1985, laying the foundations for a development… The Times of India · Oct 17
Cow escapes California slaughterhouse, Diane Warren helps her find sanctuary A cow that escaped from a slaughterhouse in Pico Rivera, California, in June 2021 was given a chance at a different life after Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren stepped in to help. The animal was one of around 40 cows that broke free from a meatpacking facility and ran through nearby… The Times of India · Oct 17
Martha’s Vineyard rejects 54-acre housing plan after seven marathon meetings Martha's Vineyard's planning board has turned down the Katama Meadows housing initiative after thorough discussions. This project sought to meet housing demands through a mix of affordable and market-rate homes catering to essential workers. However, environmental concerns regarding nitrogen pollution and the inclusion of luxury properties raised significant opposition, leading… The Times of India · Oct 17
'War booty': Cheap iPhone 18s advertised in Tehran after Hormuz shipwreck Apple's iPhone 18 smartphones are being advertised in Tehran at unusually low prices as “war booty”, with sellers claiming the devices were recovered from a cargo ship that sank near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran International reported on Saturday. The Times of India · Oct 17
Mike D’Antoni sells Manhattan Beach home for $9.5 million after $6.9 million purchase Mike D'Antoni and his wife, Laurel, sold their Manhattan Beach home for $9.5 million. They purchased the property in April 2013 for $6.9 million and listed it in March 2015 at $9.8 million. The house features three storeys and offers ocean views from most rooms, totaling 5,000 square feet of… The Times of India · Oct 17
Oregon couple restored 14 acres into a wetland; birds arrived within days For Heidi and Stan Gorden, ranchers at Bar GX Ranch in Bonanza, Oregon, a low-lying patch of land presented an unusual problem. It was too wet to cut hay but too dry to attract the wetland wildlife they wanted to see. Rather than continue struggling to use the area for… The Times of India · Oct 17
xQc Reacts To Awards Snub: streamer jokes he’s king despite 37-category miss; still votes IShowSpeed xQc reacted to receiving no nominations across 37 categories at The Streamer Awards 2026. He joked that he was “Streamer of the Year every day” and said the king would remember the snub. While questioning his absence from major categories, the Twitch and Kick star voted for IShowSpeed in the… The Times of India · Oct 17
Asmongold Slams Angry Joe: streamer mocks reviewer’s weight; feud over ‘woke’ Gears realism Asmongold and Angry Joe are arguing over the female characters in Gears of War: E-Day. Joe defended their appearance as realistic for soldiers fighting an alien invasion. Asmongold challenged that view and later insulted Joe’s weight during a livestream. The disagreement began with debate over so-called woke elements in the… The Times of India · Oct 17
The Times of India · Oct 17 Doherty Wins, N3on Refuses: Jack scores 30-second TKO; rival rules out future bout Jack Doherty beat Kodiyakredd in 30 seconds at Brand Risk 16 and then challenged N3on to a fight. N3on rejected the offer and said he would never face Doherty in the ring. The exchange followed Doherty’s TKO win and became a talking point after the match, but no future fight…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Millions of grey squirrels swept across America in 1968 as acorns offered a clue In the autumn of 1968, reports of eastern grey squirrels moving in unusual numbers across parts of the northeastern United States drew attention to a puzzling wildlife event. The scale of the movement was striking, but the animals had not necessarily begun travelling without reason. Their behaviour may have reflected…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Ariana Grande sends Christmas gifts to Manchester children years after arena attack Ariana Grande maintains a tradition of sending Christmas gifts to children in hospitals across Greater Manchester. Her donations reached four hospitals, including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. Grande began this charitable connection following the tragic Manchester Arena attack in 2017, which claimed 22 lives. Over the…
The Times of India · Oct 17 One killed in explosion at Iraqi alliance paramilitary base An explosion occurred at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad, leading to one fatality and several injuries. The group attributed the incident to an explosion of outdated ammunition, which caused a fire. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has directed an investigation into the incident, reflecting concerns about safety. The…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Russia, Ukraine, US: Zelenskyy says Washington working to set up trilateral meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US was working to set up a trilateral meeting with Russia for peace talks. He suggests various venues, including the upcoming G20 summit in the US. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over the handling of US-Russia relations and urged more pressure on Moscow. Russian President Vladimir…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Saudi execution toll rises: Kingdom puts 5 to death on terror charges; 2026 total hits 188 Five men were executed in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province for terrorism-related charges after their convictions were upheld. The total number of executions in the kingdom has now reached 188 this year, marking a significant increase. According to the Ministry of Interior, these men were convicted of serious crimes against security…
The Times of India · Oct 17 US man accused of drugging college student with fentanyl, raping her before death Moises Freire, who was not a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), allegedly gave the drug to student Annabel Richter and her roommate at their dormitory in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood on the night of March 18. Both women lost consciousness and were taken to hospital. Richter never regained…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Australia-bound Qantas flight cancelled after bedbugs found on economy seats An Australia-bound Qantas flight was cancelled after a bedbug infestation was reported on the aircraft, prompting the airline to carry out a deep cleaning of the cabin before it could return to service.
The Times of India · Oct 17 Violent cost-of-living unrest: Over 270 arrested as cars burn; yellow vest protests spread More than 270 people were arrested across France on Saturday as protests over rising living costs turned violent. Cars were set ablaze, shops looted, and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Videos from Paris showed protesters climbing a statue to unfurl an anti-police banner, burnt-out vehicles…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Blind man turns 1,000 job rejections into award-winning accessibility business For 16 months, Brandon Hulcoop faced rejection after rejection while trying to find work. Blind since birth, the 23-year-old had applied for more than 1,000 jobs without securing a position. Instead of allowing that experience to define his prospects, he turned his frustration into a business aimed at making everyday…
The Times of India · Oct 17 Iranian fishermen hunt for iPhones and perfumes after cargo ship sinks in Hormuz The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride went down after a fire broke out on board, Singapore said. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely. The vessel was carrying more than 2,500 containers when it sank, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, which claimed the ship had entered an “unauthorised…