California brush fire rages out of control, forces hundreds to be evacuated in Oakland

Hundreds evacuated in Oakland after California brush fire grows out of control

Two homes were destroyed and several others were damaged as firefighters worked to put out the blaze that forced dozens of residents to flee. Officials said a rapidly spreading wind-driven fire destroyed two homes and damaged others in the hills of the city where about 500 residents were told to evacuate, Friday. City fire chief … Read more

Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Passes Away After Hotel Balcony Fall

Liam Payne, an ex-member of One Direction

Hello everyone, I’m sad to inform you that Liam Payne, an ex-member of One Direction, has now died. Recently according to the local police in Buenos Aires in Argentina stated that Payne fell out of the third floor of a hotel and now unfortunately lost his life. He died at the age of 31 and … Read more

What’s Open and Closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: Columbus Day

what’s open and closed on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, also known as Columbus Day

Hey there! In any case, on the second Monday in October, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also Columbus Day for some). And now, this day that even as recently as a few years ago seemed like just another random Monday off work, is an actual opportunity to honor the contributions and legacy of Indigenous people … Read more

Ratan Tata: A Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Ratan Tata: A Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Is any good time good enough for such heartbreaking news? It’s a sad day for India today, and the reason, in this case, is more than just obvious. Ratan Tata, a name synonymous with business excellence and unparalleled philanthropy, died at the admirable age of 86. Rumor has it that the man was undergoing intensive … Read more

World Pharmacist Day: Celebrating the Heroes Behind the Counter

world pharmacist day 2024

Once, having decided that the time had come to drag along to the pharmacy – no matter what, whether to get medicated for a cold, or finally buy a glucometer – I would meet a bottle of potent medicine, and the friendly face of a drug delivery person, a pharmacist! After all, World Pharmacist Day … Read more

Hurricane, Storm Surge Watches Issued In Florida; Future Helene Targets Gulf Coast, Southeast

hurricane and storm surge watches for parts of Florida

Florida, we are at it again! Hey! Did you hear the news? Florida is bracing for some wild weather again, and this time it is serious. The National Hurricane Center has just issued hurricane and storm surge watches for parts of Florida as it prepares for Hurricane Helene. If you are like me then, you … Read more

15 August 2024 Independence Day – Celebrating 77 Years of Freedom

Independence Day Celebration 2024 - Know India

As a child, I remember the 15th of August being such an important day to wake up earlier. My dad was fond of leaving the radio set wide open, shrieking those patriotic old emotional melodies that made you feel like a reasonably hollow street corner or an undulating hero. You know what I mean? Independence … Read more