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Yosemite’s historic Ahwahnee Hotel is one of California’s most iconic properties.The hotel inspired design elements of “The Shining” and is rumored to be haunted by friendly spirits.Visitors can also join ghost tours and explore Yosemite Cemetery for more spine-tingling history during Halloween season. Most know Yosemite National Park for its beautiful outdoor attractions. Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind. But right in the heart of Yosemite Valley, supernatural secrets are said to lurk within the park’s most famous hotel. The Ahwahnee,…

An unknown local lawmaker just a few months ago, leftist Zohran Mamdani has burst onto New York’s political scene and is closing in on becoming the first Muslim mayor of America’s most populous city. Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old election frontrunner was born in Uganda to a family of Indian origin, and became a naturalised US citizen in 2018.(AFP) Since his surprise victory in the Democratic Party primary in June, New Yorkers have become used to seeing his bearded, smiling face on television — and on badges proudly worn by his young supporters. The 34-year-old election frontrunner was born in Uganda…

Here are the key events from day 1,340 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHere is how things stand on Sunday, October 26, 2025:Fighting Russia launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Sunday, striking residential buildings and wounding at least five people, including two children, according to officials. Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight on Saturday killed at least two people and wounded 12 others, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on X. She accused Moscow of trying to “create a…

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is the first BJP leader to categorically state that Nitish Kumar will remain CM if the NDA returns to power in next month’s Assembly elections. Choudhary, who is contesting the polls from Tarapur in Munger district, his home turf, speaks to The Indian Express on wide-ranging issues — from the NDA’s poll plank to Nitish’s leadership, to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as a challenger and Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor. Excerpts: BJP may soon come up with its manifesto. We have also been talking to our allies to coordinate on our blueprint for next five years. We…

For centuries, countless Muslims bound for Saudi Arabia’s holy cities charted routes across the seas aboard dhows, junks, and slow-moving steamships. Yet amid the advent of air travel, a journey that historically took weeks or months from the far reaches of Asia and Africa was reduced to hours, and the great maritime pilgrimages—once a defining part of the Hajj and Umrah experience—largely faded into obscurity.But now, that centuries-old seafaring tradition is being revived with a new two-week luxury cruise that will transport hundreds of Muslims from Malaysia to Saudi Arabia via Indonesia, the Maldives, and Oman.The journey by IslamiCruise aboard…

Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry (DAIO), the academic and research wing of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital Group, in collaboration with Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET), inaugurated ISVTEC 2025, an international conference on intelligent systems and vision technology in eye care on Friday. According to a press release, the event is a unique platform bridging healthcare and technology, where engineers and eye care professionals have come together to explore how artificial intelligence, biomedical innovation, and diagnostic technology can transform eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. Dignitaries released the ISVTEC 2025 Abstract Book, featuring 100 scientific papers contributed by clinicians,…

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wear 3-D glasses during a Super Bowl party in the White House Family Theater in 2009. The White House/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption The White House/Getty Images It was, on occasion, used by presidents to rehearse important speeches such as the State of the Union address; and at other times, as a spot for visitors to dump their hats, bags and coats. But for more than 80 years, the White House movie theater was mostly a place where the first family and their guests went for entertainment. Demolition began this…

Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in New York City’s mayoral race, could find his citizenship status in trouble if House Republicans have their way. At least two GOP members expressed their desire to have Mamdani’s path to citizenship probed, and possibly deport him from the US, New York Post reported. Zohran Mamdani’s Muslim identity has purportedly come under attack as NYC votes to choose its next mayor. (AFP) This report comes even as early voting for NYC’ mayoral race has begun. The demand from the GOP lawmakers was loudly echoed on social media platform X, with many joining in the demands…

President Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. The ad used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs, angering Trump who said he would end trade talks with Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would pull…

Updated on: Oct 26, 2025 01:34 am IST Actor June Lockheart, famed for ‘Lost In Space’ and ‘Lassie,’ died at 100 of natural causes in Santa Monica, staying engaged with daily news until the end. Actor June Lockheart passed away of natural causes at her Santa Monica, California home on Saturday, October 23, a family spokesperson confirmed. Known for her iconic roles as Principal Cartwright in the film ‘Lost In Space’ (1998) and the 1950s TV show ‘Lassie,’ Lockheart lived to be 100 years old. Actress June Lockhart addresses bloggers at NASA Social media event at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory…