Nepal-Tibet floods: 750 dead, 20,000 deployed as rising rivers hamper rescue ops August 29, 2026 at 10:00PM

Nepal and Tibet floods have claimed 750 lives and left over 3,000 missing. Rescuers continue operations amid warnings of fresh flooding and difficult conditions. Hundreds are believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, requiring specialized international assistance. India and China are providing crucial support including forensic experts and relief supplies. Infrastructure damage has cut off communities, while aid efforts are ongoing.

In the 1940s, Nevada’s six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; now it is becoming the state’s 28th park August 29, 2026 at 11:30PM

Transforming from a historic divorce haven into a state park, Nevada's Lower Carson Ranch now spans 1,627 acres alongside the Carson River, preserving crucial wildlife habitats. This transition marks the end of 155 years of private ownership, officially now under Nevada State Parks. While development for future public use is underway and access is limited, the community is actively participating in selecting a new name for the park.