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Billionaire Steve Wynn spent five years trying to sell his 27,000-square-foot Beverly Hills estate; the $135 million property finally sold for $47.75 million

Billionaire Steve Wynn's Beverly Hills mansion has finally sold for $47.75 million. The lavish estate, known as Villa Lulu, was on the market for over five years. After extensive renovations and price adjustments, the property found a buyer. This sale highlights challenges in the ultra-luxury real estate market. The transaction concludes a significant chapter in Los Angeles' high-end property sales.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

5 yellow-leaf plants to add glamour and luxury to your garden

Flowers get most of the attention in a garden, but it's often foliage that does the real heavy lifting when it comes to creating a genuinely polished, high-end look. Yellow and golden leaves in particular have a way of catching light that green foliage simply can't match, adding warmth, contrast, and a sense of drama that holds up through every season, not just during a flowering window. It's no accident that hotels, resorts, and upscale landscaped properties in India lean so heavily on golden-leaved plants to give their outdoor spaces that manicured, expensive feel. Here are five yellow-leaf plants that can bring the same effect to your own garden.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

California eradicated these 20-pound rodents decades ago; DNA suggests someone deliberately brought them back

California believed nutria were eradicated, but they reappeared in the Central Valley. A new genetic study indicates these rodents were reintroduced by humans. Nutria damage wetlands and weaken vital flood control structures. Their feeding and burrowing habits cause significant ecological and agricultural harm. This discovery highlights the critical need for prevention alongside removal efforts.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Scientists find 30% of catfish population in Vermont lake affected by a transmissible cancer

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a new transmissible cancer affecting catfish populations, characterized by skin lesions that can spread from one fish to another, which is an unusual occurrence in the animal kingdom. Researchers are now delving into the mechanisms of this disease's transmission, which has already affected numerous lakes throughout New England and Canada, placing catfish among a rare group of animals susceptible to transmissible cancers.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

After rescuing woman from shark attack, Charlie Verco sets world paddleboard record

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The Times of IndiaWorld

Billionaire Steve Wynn's Beverly Hills estate sells for $47.75M after five years on the market

The Times of IndiaWorld

Burkina Faso tightens gold mining control; official gold worth $6 billion recorded

Burkina Faso recorded more than$6 billion worth of goldthrough official channels in the first half of 2026 after producing and procuring over55 tonnes of gold. The military-led government says its mining reforms aim to bring more artisanal gold into the formal economy, reduce smuggling, improve transparency and increase state revenue. It has also expanded mining oversight, formed new cooperatives and continued investments in electricity infrastructure.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Can using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? What the government said

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified E20 petrol use is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection. Government sources have dismissed claims that using E20 fuel will invalidate vehicle insurance policies. Assertions about widespread engine damage or insect attraction from ethanol-blended petrol lack scientific basis. The Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and implemented with industry consultation.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

How Saransh Jain's 'round the wicket' switch paved the way for India call-up

Saransh Jain earned his maiden Test call-up after consistent domestic performances. Coach Chandrakant Pandit championed his inclusion, believing in his talent for years. Jain's strong red-ball record with bat and ball impressed selectors. A technical adjustment by Pandit significantly enhanced his bowling effectiveness. Jain's dedication and focus on red-ball cricket set him apart.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

Australian brown snakes change their venom as they age, shifting from lizard-targeting neurotoxins to mammal-targeting blood-clotting toxins

Australian brown snake venom changes entirely as they mature. Young snakes possess neurotoxic venom targeting lizards, while adults develop blood-clotting venom for mammals. This shift corresponds directly with their changing dietary preferences throughout life. One species, Pseudonaja modesta, retains juvenile venom into adulthood. Understanding this age-related venom change impacts snakebite treatment effectiveness.
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