Automated speed enforcement is officially live across San Francisco, ending the warning phase and moving to real penalties to support the SFMTA’s Vision Zero safety plan. If you’ve been cruising without checking the needle, it’s time to rethink habits—or your mailbox will remind you the expensive way. What San Francisco’s new speed cameras mean for … Read more
Cookware still on store shelves may pose a lead risk, the Food and Drug Administration warned on Aug. 13. The alert follows tests on pots linked to an Indian manufacturer; young children, people of child-bearing age, and those who are breastfeeding are especially vulnerable. The FDA tested cookware sold under the Tiger White brand, made … Read more
Underwater archaeologists near the Sava River recover dozens of Iron Age bars that could explain shifts in local populations. A team from the Museum of the Franciscan Monastery of Tolisa has recovered a set of bipyramidal metal ingots from the Sava River in Bosnia, submerged for more than two millennia. Experts call it the country’s … Read more
Fully customizable open layout, with delivery possible in just weeks. The Generic Prefabricated Modular Tiny Home is a modern one-bedroom unit that starts at $10,100. It’s aimed at buyers who want a quick, no-fuss way to add a guest suite or minimalist retreat. Prewired for electricity and plumbing, it’s designed to be move-in ready after … Read more
A student from Orlando, Florida, studying at Newcastle University uncovered a small medieval gold object during her first dig in Northumberland, close to the Roman road known as Dere Street. Researchers say the early medieval piece could have had a ceremonial or religious use, and it will be examined through the U.K.’s Portable Antiquities Scheme. … Read more
Major retail chain closes more stores than first estimated as it liquidates under Chapter 11. Rite Aid, founded in 1962, is shutting all stores as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings. A new court filing on Aug. 15 added 13 more locations to the liquidation list, bringing designated closures to 1,274. Objections to the … Read more
You’ve probably grumbled more than once when your car needs another service and you think the garage is a bottomless pit. Well, imagine that your vehicle survives 1.6 million kilometers (yes, you read that right) and on top of that, the manufacturer gives you a new one. That’s what happened to Victor Sheppard with his … Read more
A peaceful Orange County community leads the latest safety ranking, offering families, professionals, and retirees a secure environment with strong neighborhood ties. Rancho Santa Margarita has been recognized as the safest city in California, according to the latest list compiled by Safewise. The honor underscores a simple promise: day‑to‑day life here feels predictable, calm, and … Read more
Disney brings Hulu inside Disney+: a single experience, more options, and key changes ahead. Disney confirmed it will fully integrate Hulu into Disney+, creating a single app experience designed to improve usability and reduce churn, according to CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston. The company will keep stand-alone Hulu and Disney+ plans available, giving … Read more
Fans of the classic chain are getting a fresh dose of nostalgia as The Ground Round makes its return to Massachusetts—minus the peanut-covered floors. After a long absence, the comeback arrives “this year,” reviving memories of complimentary popcorn, plastic baseball-cap sundaes, and a cozy log-cabin vibe. Launched in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in 1969, the brand once … Read more
A 3.5-kilogram stone that propped a door in Colti for decades is valued around €1 million ($1.1 million) and now listed as a national treasure. They say one person’s trash can be another’s treasure. An elderly woman found a 3.5-kilogram (7.7-pound) amber nugget in a stream bed in southeast Romania and took it home as … Read more
An enormous lithium find at the McDermitt Caldera is stirring hopes for domestic battery production—and anxiety over wildlife, water, and sacred lands. The McDermitt Caldera on Oregon’s border is drawing national attention for a lithium trove that some estimates value near $1.5 trillion. Early assessments suggest ancient volcanic clays here may hold 20-40 million metric … Read more
NuNaturals has recalled select lots of Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener after a labeling mix-up. The FDA designated the recall Class II; consumers should check lot 25104S bottles. NuNaturals, based in Eugene, Oregon, initiated a voluntary recall on July 14 affecting limited bottles of the two tabletop sweeteners. On August 1, the … Read more
Penalties apply to U.S. citizens and foreign passengers who obstruct screening at restricted checkpoints. The rules target non-physical interference and, in severe cases, assaults on personnel. Travelers passing through U.S. airports can face civil fines of up to $12,900 if they impede baggage screening. The policy supports a zero-tolerance approach to behavior that delays or … Read more
Clearing an overgrown homestead in the Appalachian Mountains led a Northern California family to a shipping container stuffed with surprises — and a TikTok audience that can’t look away. The couple, Anna Miller and Brook, purchased a 120‑year‑old cabin in West Virginia to restore and eventually pass down to their children. Posting progress on @pineyforkhomestead, … Read more
The Atlantic is heating fast—and hurricane season may speed up with it. Coastal communities from the Caribbean to the Gulf and up the U.S. East Coast are on watch as sea surface temperatures surge. Warm water is the fuel for tropical cyclones, and the tank is full. How long can the quiet stretch last? Why … Read more
Windows that let in sunlight and quietly make electricity? That’s the promise of smart, photovoltaic glass arriving in the United States, aiming to deliver clean energy without bulky rooftop gear. For homeowners, office managers, and city planners, the appeal is simple: keep natural light, add power generation, and preserve the look of buildings. The catch? … Read more
New family lanes and a limited-time PreCheck discount aim to ease checkpoints for parents. Traveling with kids soon? The Transportation Security Administration has introduced “Families on the Fly,” a family‑friendly package rolling out at select U.S. airports. It pairs roomier screening lanes for caregivers with strollers and toddlers with a PreCheck deal through provider IDEMIA … Read more
An anonymous buyer’s garage-sale find in New Haven heads to Sotheby’s with a six-figure estimate. A small white porcelain bowl painted in cobalt blue—snapped up last year at a garage sale in New Haven, Connecticut for $35—has been identified as a 15th-century Ming Dynasty piece. Sotheby’s in New York plans to auction the “lotus bowl” … Read more
Embassy spokesperson Michelle Angulo says deterring illegal immigration is the Trump administration’s top priority. The U.S. Embassy announced it will end interview waivers for most non-immigrant visa applications to reduce immigration fraud and combat irregular migration. Michelle Angulo, spokesperson and communications and press attaché in Santo Domingo, shared the update during a visit to Santiago. … Read more