Rahul Gandhi arrives in San Francisco for US visit

This Day in History: The Great San Francisco Earthquake

This Day in History:, The Great San Francisco Earthquake. April 18, 1906. At 5:13 a.m., an earthquake struck offshore of San Fransisco, a city with a population of 400,000 at the time. The quake was felt from southern Oregon to Los Angeles, and ruptured 296 miles of the San Andreas fault. Destroying San Francisco's water mains, the quake ignited massive, devastating fires all over the city that could not be combated. The fires burned for days, resulting in the deaths of more than 3,000 people and destroying more than 28,000 buildings. More than half of the city was left homeless by the disaster. Damages were estimated to close to $15 billion in today's dollars. The recovery and rebuild allowed city planners to make great improvements to San Francisco

O.J. Simpson, Renowned NFL Star Succumbs to Cancer at the Age of 76| Oneindia News

OJ Simpson, the NFL star acquitted of m-rder charges, has died at 76, confirmed by his family on social media. Despite legal controversies, including a civil suit finding him liable for deaths, Simpson's legacy spans football, acting, and media. Born in San Francisco, he rose to fame at USC, then excelled with the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills before transitioning into Hollywood. #OJSimpson #NFLStar #NFL #OJSimpsonDead #OJSimpsonnews #Footballnews #Simpsons #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.194~

Remembering Maya Angelou

Remembering Maya Angelou. Marguerite Annie Johnson was born on April 4, 1928, and died on May 28, 2014. Here are five facts in honor of the poet. 1. Angelou was the second poet in history to read a poem at a presidential inauguration. 2. She worked with both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. 3. She was named Wake Forest University's first Reynolds Professor of American Studies in 1982. 4. Angelou was the first Black woman to conduct a streetcar in San Francisco. 5. Prior to becoming a poet, she was in an opera, ‘Porgy and Bess,’ and a journalist. Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou!

These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires

These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

10 Surprising Pi Day Facts

10 Surprising Pi Day Facts. In honor of Pi Day on March 14, here are 10 facts about the essential math constant. 1. Because pi is an infinite number, every single digit will never be determined. Pi has currently been calculated to 22,459,257,718,361 digits. 2. Pi has it’s own writing style called Pilish. The number of letters in successive word are chosen to match the number sequence found in pi. 3. Pi can be hand-calculated fairly easy by creating a circle with a protractor and measuring its diameter with a ruler. 4. Pi was discovered by ancient Babylonians nearly 4,000 years ago. 5. Physicist Larry Shaw, the "Prince of Pi," launched the first pi celebration in 1988 at a San Francisco science museum. 6. Some people believe that tau, which is pi multiplied by two, is a more intuitive irrational number. 7. Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 and Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018. 8. The symbol for pi is the Greek letter π . It is the first letter of the Greek words for “periphery” and “perimeter.”. 9. Because the exact number of pi can never be calculated, we will never be able to find the exact circumference or area of a circle. 10. The record for most digits of pi memorized is held by Rajveer Meena of India. He recited 70,000 decimal places of pi in 2015

10 Reasons Why Walking Is Beneficial to Your Health

10 Reasons Why Walking Is Beneficial to Your Health. 1. A 2016 study from the National Institutes of Health says walking can put you in a "better mood.". 2. Another report in 'JAMA Psychiatry' says it can also help prevent depression. 3. According to a Stanford University analysis, walking pumps more oxygen into your brain, therefore increasing alertness. 4. A 2014 study from the California college adds that your creative output will receive a boost as well. 5. A University of Missouri study found that walking reduces stress by increasing blood flow. 6. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute say walking an hour on a daily basis can increase longevity. 7. A study from Appalachian State University adds that your immune system can be boosted by moving 30 to 45 minutes each day. 8. According to the American Cancer Society, walking every day lowers your risk of getting cancer. 9. A 2011 study from the 'International Journal of General Medicine' adds that it also helps with digestion. 10. Have painful inflammation? The Arthritis Foundation says walking can even help with joint pain

Aging Energy Infrastructure Plus Climate Change Are a Growing Risk

Aging Energy Infrastructure, Plus Climate Change, Are a Growing Risk. NPR reports that Texas investigators say that a power pole , "that appeared to be decayed at the base", was the cause of the worst wildfire in the state's history. Xcel Energy, the state's electric utility, said in a statement that , "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire.". Rob Gramlich, president of consulting firm Grid Strategies, warns that many of the U.S.'s power lines were built 60 to 70 years ago. . According to Gramlich, most electric utility providers in the U.S. lack the technology to let them know when power lines are overheating or sagging. Combined with increased temperatures and drier vegetation, this aging infrastructure could spark larger, more intense wildfires. There are some utilities that are really leaders and are getting ahead of the risk, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR. And then there are others that we look at and think are walking into a catastrophe, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR. According to experts, wildfire prevention can not only impact safety, but also the cost of energy bills across the nation. We cannot afford – literally, in terms of our pocketbooks – to have utilities be perceived by their investors as high risk, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR. There is a set of practices that utilities can take that do not cost an arm and a leg that can dramatically cut the risk of outcomes like we saw in Texas, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR

Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil After Reports of Salmonella Infections

Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil , After Reports of Salmonella Infections. On April 17, the grocery chain recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil. The basil has been "linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states," CNN reports. . One person has been hospitalized. The 2.5-ounce packages were sold in 29 states and Washington, D.C., from Feb. 1 through April 6. . The CDC is advising consumers to dispose of any Infinite Herbs organic basil that was bought from Trader Joe's. The agency also says to clean anything that the contaminated basil may have come in contact with. . Investigators are trying to determine if any other products have been contaminated, CNN reports. . Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, the CDC says. . Symptoms can develop anywhere between 6 hours and 6 days after consuming the bacteria. Most people don't need treatment and recover within 4 to 7 days. . If your symptoms are severe, or if you experience diarrhea and dehydration for more than three days, the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider

Homicide and Other Violent Crimes Declining in Cities Across the US

Homicide and Other Violent Crimes , Declining in Cities Across the US. 'The Guardian' reports that a recent crime analysis found that homicides in major cities across the United States are falling at , “one of the fastest rates of decline ever recorded.". There’s just a ton of places that you can point to that are showing widespread, very positive trends, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'. According to AH Datalytics' sample of nearly 200 cities, murder was down by 20.8% in 2024, when compared to the same time in 2023. Some cities, including Washington DC, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee, saw murder rates decline by over 30%. Some cities, including Washington DC, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee, saw murder rates decline by over 30%. The analysis is based on the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program, which consists of data collected by local law enforcement agencies across the nation. While the FBI's 2023 report will not be audited or made official until October, preliminary figures suggest that murder rates significantly dropped in 2023. . The latest data suggests that this year's declines will continue at an even faster clip, nearing pre-pandemic levels. . 'The Guardian' reports that the latest data mirrors another drastic decline in homicides during the 1990s. Nationally, you’re seeing a very similar situation to what you saw in the mid-to-late 90s. But it’s potentially even larger in terms of the percentages and numbers of the drops, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'. The AH Datalytics data also found that nearly all other violent crimes saw significant declines in 2023 compared to 2022. . The quarterly data in particular suggests 2023 featured one of the lowest rates of violent crime in the United States in more than 50 years, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves | Oneindia

The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region. #SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

Israel's Defence Minister says strikes will increase againt Hezbollah

Yoav Gallant's words come as the White House resumes talks to bring Israeli officials to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive.