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In 2011, a Massachusetts dairy installed the state’s first agricultural digester; by 2020, manure and food waste were saving it $155,000 a year on heat, fertiliser, and bedding

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For generations, cow manure was simply an unavoidable byproduct of running a dairy farm. At Jordan Dairy Farms in Rutland, Massachusetts, however, it became something much more valuable: a source of electricity, heat, fertiliser and even animal bedding. In 2011, the family-run dairy installed what it describes as the first agricultural anaerobic digester in Massachusetts. … Read more

Texas bought a 1,700-acre Hill Country ranch for a new state park; unlike nearby Garner, planners want it rugged, with Frio River access only after miles of backcountry hiking

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Texas park authorities have acquired a 1,720-acre ranch in Uvalde County to create Bear Creek State Park, offering outdoor visitors a more natural and rugged alternative to the heavily developed recreation areas nearby. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the property was purchased for $33.5 million using a one-time state appropriation. It … Read more

Gemini Horoscope Today, September 15, 2026: Social connections bring joy; avoid overspending

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General:You’ll be everywhere at once today, at least in your head. Still, unlike your more scattered days, this one gives direction. Mercury, your ruler, is working well with Jupiter’s support, so thoughts connect better and plans don’t fly off like loose papers in a fan’s breeze.There’s a social tone around you too. A family get-together, … Read more

Be ready to pay fine on the spot if caught dumping garbage in open | Lucknow News

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation will impose fines on the spot on residents and shopkeepers found dumping garbage on roads or in open spaces instead of handing it over to door-to-door waste collection vehicles.The decision was announced during an awareness and public outreach campaign in Zone-8, where civic officials found instances of garbage being dumped … Read more

Perez Hilton bought this sprawling Las Vegas mansion after making the city part of his celebrity career; now, after moving to Miami, he has slashed the price by $350,000 — here’s a look inside the 6,600-sq-ft home

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Hilton with his kids and mother at his Vegas home in 2023 (Photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal) Perez Hilton has reduced the asking price of his Las Vegas mansion by $350,000 after moving to Miami with his three children. The six-bedroom property, which covers 6,600 square feet, was listed for $4.25 million in June. It is … Read more

Taurus Horoscope Today, September 15, 2026: Confidence is the key; keep spending and overindulgence in check

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General:Some days move like a bullock cart, slow but dependable. This one has more sparkle. You begin the day with confidence, and that inner steadiness becomes your biggest strength. The Moon supports learning and performance, while Jupiter gives a generous push to effort already made.You’ll be more joyful than normal, and everyone is likely to … Read more

In 1990, mining stopped at a 55-metre-deep Swedish limestone quarry; a year later, an opera singer discovered its remarkable natural sound, and it became Dalhalla, now drawing 100,000+ visitors each summer

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55-meters-deep Swedish limestone quarry When mining stopped at an isolated limestone quarry in central Sweden in 1990, the local area was left with a 55-metre-deep industrial pit cut into the pine forests outside Rättvik. Just a year later, a former opera singer discovered that the abandoned quarry had remarkable natural acoustics. Today, the former mining … Read more

Farmers’ body opposes parallel power licence, warns of indefinite stir | Chandigarh News

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Sanyukt Kisan Morcha on Monday warned of indefinite strike over restructuring of power distribution Chandigarh: Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), Haryana, on Monday demanded the rejection of an expert committee report constituted by Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), alleging its recommendations would hurt farmers and ordinary power consumers.SKM claimed the report was prepared by retired persons … Read more

Indian travel vlogger claims ‘arrest’ by Afghan ‘Mujahideen’, seeks help | India News

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Photo taken from Instagram account of ‘Backpacker Arunima’ NEW DELHI: A popular Indian travel vlogger from Kerala, who has been travelling in Afghanistan and posting videos from the country, on Monday claimed that she had been “arrested” by the “Mujahideen” in Bamyan and appealed for help in contacting the Indian embassy.In a post on her … Read more