INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Trump gives rare airport welcome to kick off US state visit: Top developments

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that began with an unusual gesture from US President Donald Trump, who personally went to Joint Base Andrews to welcome the Chinese leader and his wife, Peng Liyuan.

The Times of India · Sep 23

A 40-year-old Malibu winery is closing after its tasting room burned; owners will sell its estate

A Malibu winery that operated for four decades is shutting down after its Pacific Coast Highway tasting room was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire. The Rosenthal family, which founded and ran The Malibu Estate, is now looking to sell its 240-acre Newton Canyon vineyard property amid repeated wildfire losses…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Alabama turns old gas rig into two reefs, with one rising 632 feet from seafloor

Far below Alabama’s Gulf Coast, a structure that once belonged to the energy industry is beginning a second life beneath the waves. The decommissioned Spirit VK 780A natural gas rig, located offshore, has been transformed into two artificial reef sites, allowing its massive steel framework to remain part of the…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Benedict Arnold’s crypt, after his 1801 death in England, is now part of a kindergarten classroom

Benedict Arnold rose to major general and earned George Washington’s trust during the American Revolution before switching allegiance to Britain. He moved to England and died there in 1801, aged 60. Arnold was buried in St. Mary’s Church in Battersea, where his crypt eventually became part of a basement now…

The Times of India · Sep 23

US visa: Immigration lawyer says Green Card lottery, visa processing for 75 banned countries did not resume despite court order

Two US visa processing pauses challenged in federal court have been struck down, but affected applicants are still waiting for their cases to move forward, according to an immigration lawyer who says there is a growing gap between the court rulings and what applicants are experiencing at US embassies and…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Forty Acre Bog: Floating forest drifts toward bridge; locals nudge it back by boat

A large floating forest on Wisconsin's Chippewa Flowage drifts unpredictably. This unique ecological zone, formed after a 1923 flood, shelters diverse plant and animal species. Locals regularly gather in large numbers to push the bog away from a vital bridge. The Forty Acre Bog, covered in mature tamarack trees, acts…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Floating Amazon Forest Islands: Study reveals how matupás sustain life; local knowledge shapes science

The captivating floating islands of the Amazon, called matupás, are created through layers of plant matter and sedimentation. These unique ecosystems embrace towering trees and boast rich soil capable of supporting agriculture. They are vital for local communities who fish for prized arapaima and provide a sanctuary for wildlife like…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Meet Lian Yunzhi, 6-year-old Chinese girl who broke women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in 3 days; solved in 4.27 seconds

A six-year-old girl from China has stunned the speedcubing world after breaking the women's 3x3 Rubik's Cube average world record twice within three days, becoming the first female speedcuber to record an average time of less than 4.5 seconds.

The Times of India · Sep 23

UK judge refuses bail to Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, accused of sexual assault and human trafficking

LONDON: A UK judge refused bail to Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal accused of sexual assault and human trafficking on Wednesday saying there was a major risk of him fleeing to avoid trial as he had no strong ties to the UK.

The Times of India · Sep 23

How Project Dignity went from menstrual product donations to 1,900 women

For many women, buying pads or tampons is an ordinary part of the monthly shop. For someone already struggling to pay for food, rent or other essentials, the same purchase can become a difficult calculation. Across Western North Carolina, that gap has left some women and girls without reliable access…

The Times of India · Sep 23