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Idaho fought invasive lake trout; a decade later adult numbers were down 64%

A vigorous initiative employing commercial nets and angler incentives has successfully diminished the population of invasive lake trout. This management program has fostered a remarkable resurgence of native species such as rainbow trout and sockeye salmon. Hydroacoustic assessments revealed kokanee densities that haven’t been observed since the 1970s. The rebound of kokanee has instigated beneficial

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Ohio woman bought abandoned lighthouse for $71,010, spent $300,000 restoring it

At 68, Sheila Consaul owns Ohio’s historic Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, which she bought for $71,010 at auction in 2011. After years of restoration and more than $300,000 in investment, she transformed the abandoned century-old landmark into an off-grid summer home featuring rainwater collection, solar power, historic interiors and stunning views of Lake Erie.

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‘Maybe that was her tactic’: Sindhu questions ‘cramps’; Wang says ‘I was injured’

PV Sindhu lost her World Championships pre-quarterfinal match to Wang Zhi Yi. The Indian player questioned if her opponent’s late cramps were tactical. Wang Zhi Yi insisted her cramps were genuine and rejected any tactical suggestions. Sindhu felt she should have been more patient during crucial points. The defeat ended Sindhu’s unbeaten record against Chinese

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8-0 becomes 8-1: ‘Impatient’ PV Sindhu falls to cramping Wang Zhi Yi in epic duel

PV Sindhu’s World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist to snap her unbeaten record against Chinese shuttlers at the Worlds. Ayush Shetty also bowed out, while Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Satwik-Chirag marched into the quarter-finals.

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PM Modi meets Japanese defence minister, stresses on boosting India-Japan ties – ThePrint

PM Modi meets Japanese defence minister, stresses on boosting India-Japan ties  ThePrint

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Man posing as transgender sexually assaults air hostess on pretext of ‘curing evil eye’

A 25-year-old air hostess was sexually assaulted after a man gained entry to her flat. The accused impersonated a transgender person and claimed to perform a ritual for warding off evil. Police arrested Anil Shinde, 28, within four hours after tracing his movements via CCTV. Shinde also collected Rs 200 from the victim before fleeing

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Six years after Michigan dam disaster, water returns to Smallwood Lake

Smallwood Lake in Michigan has started refilling after work on Smallwood Dam reached substantial completion in July. The refill began on August 4 and is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. Meanwhile, work continues at Secord and Edenville dams, with Secord facing a delay after crews found a problem with a spillway gate.

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Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most fifties in Test cricket

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test half-centuries. He scored his 68th fifty during England’s first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root and Cox built a crucial partnership to give England a first-innings lead. England’s pace bowlers, Robinson and Tongue, took five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan. The

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