In 1929, Benjamin and Estella Loomis gave Lassen Volcanic National Park 40 acres, a museum and a seismograph building; they kept only a tiny lifetime lease, while their museum became the first privately built one donated to a US national park

In 1929, local homesteader and photographer Benjamin Loomis and his wife, Estella, formally gave 40 acres of valuable mountain land to the United States government. The donation included a hand-built museum and a working seismograph station beside Manzanita Lake. The deal was the first known case in American history of a privately built museum being…

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Taurus Horoscope Today, August 26, 2026: Jupiter and Moon bring unexpected optimism

Today, Jupiter shines upon you, ushering in fortuitous financial windfalls and uplifting news related to your children, which may elevate your status. Nevertheless, the influence of Venus hints at possible tensions in relationships caused by ego. Maintaining discipline in your academics and professional endeavors will foster substantial progress. Exercise caution in your communication with your…

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From Hawa Mahal to Golden Temple, discovering heritage one touch at a time | Delhi News

New Delhi: “Wow, so this is Qutub Minar!” For a visitor with visual impairment, recognising one of Delhi’s most familiar monuments did not require seeing it. Running their hands over its form, feeling its tapering structure and architectural details was enough to turn something encountered in textbooks into something they could visualise.That experience lies at…

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‘I never set out to imitate my father, that would have been impossible’: Avani Rai | Mumbai News

Avani Rai has taken on the task of completing her father Raghu Rai’s segment of the 2027 Pirelli Calendar following his death. This endeavor transformed into a deeply personal quest for her, emphasizing the importance of her father’s teachings over simply replicating his artistic style. Through this project, Avani discovered her distinctive viewpoint, appreciating her…

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3rd FIR in I-T remittance crackdown: CA booked over Rs 186 cr foreign transfers | Hyderabad News

3rd FIR in I-T remittance crackdown: CA booked over Rs 186 cr foreign transfers Hyderabad: In the third case of its kind to emerge from recent income tax department investigations into questionable foreign remittances, police in Andhra Pradesh have booked a chartered accountant (CA) and operators of seven firms for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer…

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Dues row, doctor exit: Faridabad Civil Hospital heart centre shut 5 months after relaunch | Gurgaon News

– A heart centre at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital, which was reopened under a renewed public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement in March this year after remaining shut for several months, has been closed again, with equipment and furniture being dismantled and packed inside the premises of the hospital.________________Picture by Vinay Gupta Hospital beds have been dismantled…

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Cabinet approves amendments to cooperative societies act | Goa News

The Bill also seeks to enable cooperative societies to file returns online Panaji: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to the Goa Cooperative Societies Act, 2001, to address long-pending issues involving redevelopment of cooperative housing societies, execution of conveyance deeds and the proposed Society’s Advisory Harmony and Redressal Authority (SAHARA).The Goa Cooperative Societies (Amendment)…

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