In 2024 England turned old fishing nets into a 16 metre

In 2024, England turned old fishing nets into a 16-metre footbridge; the 3.5-tonne structure needs smaller foundations and less maintenance than a conventional bridge

The project used modular blocks, which mostly can be placed by hand, instead of traditional reinforced-concrete retaining walls. The blocks fit together like a Lego system, with little or no mortar needed. Old fishing nets seldom find a second life. But in Kent, England, the nets are being turned into something much more ambitious. The…

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In 2024, a 192,560 sq ft industrial project won approval on 22 acres beside New Jersey’s Monmouth battlefield; two years later the state paid $15 million to preserve the former strawberry farm as part of the park

In 2024, Monmouth County officials approved a massive 192,560-square-foot industrial development on 22 acres of farmland directly adjacent to Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, New Jersey. The site, once a strawberry farm, sat along Route 33 just steps from one of the most significant Revolutionary War battlefields in the nation. But in August 2026,…

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Trump vs Carney: Cars, homes, booze and more caught in US-Canada tariff war

US President Donald Trump with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney The US-Canada trade war has intensified, with both countries imposing fresh tariffs on a range of goods, including cars, building materials, household products and alcohol. The latest measures come after US President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Prime Minister Mark…

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‘A little jealous’: Sunil Chhetri on India’s chance to play Brazil, Uruguay in friendlies | Football News

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Chhetri has admitted he feels “a little jealous” watching the current generation get an opportunity to face footballing giants Brazil and Uruguay, revealing that he never got such a chance during his long international career.India are scheduled to host five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay three…

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SBI recruitment 2026: Registration underway for Trade Finance Officer posts; check eligibility, direct link to apply

The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for Trade Finance Officer posts under its Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment on a regular basis. The recruitment drive has a total of 35 vacancies across two grades. The online application process has started on August 29, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until September 19,…

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In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home for about $75,000; it became her final home and narrowly escaped demolition decades later |

All about Marilyn Monroe’s first and final home.(Image Credit: Instagram) The firsts are always special; perhaps that is why Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home held more significance in her life. In 1962, after her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller failed, the Hollywood icon bought the first house that she ever purchased on her own. The house…

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bfsi firms drive indias gcc office leasing as demand moves beyond tech

BFSI firms drive India’s GCC office leasing as demand shifts beyond tech

BFSI firms drive India’s GCC office leasing as demand moves beyond tech Foreign banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies significantly increased their office space leasing for global capability centres (GCCs) in India during the first half of 2026, while demand from foreign IT-ITeS firms declined, Knight Frank India data showed.BFSI companies leased 7.32 million…

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Americans don’t always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind speaks out on H-1B issue. Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been…

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