Imagine that your biggest concern today was deciding whether to have cream cake for breakfast while looking out over the Atlantic or hop on the yellow tram on your way to work. It sounds like an influencer’s dream, but it’s exactly what thousands of workers in the United States are considering. It turns out that … Read more
After an 18‑day shutdown blamed on staffing shortages, Arches National Park will again issue self‑guided Fiery Furnace permits for visits beginning April 15. Daily ranger‑led tours are slated to resume May 4, just in time for the spring rush. Park lovers who scrambled to adjust their itineraries can breathe easier: the labyrinth of narrow sandstone passages known … Read more
A frozen “lost world” preserved since long before glaciers arrived offers scientists a rare window into our planet’s deep past. The icy white of East Antarctica has concealed a secret for eons—an ancient river‑carved landscape about the size of Wales, sealed off under nearly two kilometers of ice. Now, a Durham University–led team using Canada’s … Read more
With several U.S. transit systems labeling e‑bikes a fire risk, riders are looking for a safer, greener option. Enter the Boon H2, a hydrogen‑fuel‑cell bicycle from Irish start‑up HubUR that aims to rewrite urban mobility. The compact cycle swaps bulky lithium batteries for a removable 20‑gram hydrogen cartridge, giving roughly 31 miles of assist per tank and eliminating … Read more
Social Security’s next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payday is set for Friday, August 1, 2025—just three weeks away for millions of low‑income seniors and people with disabilities. Social Security will deposit the month’s only SSI check on August 1. Eligible single recipients can receive as much as $967, while married couples who both qualify may collect up to $1,450. … Read more
The $2 million purchase of an aging coal pit has morphed into a potential $36 billion windfall, positioning rural Wyoming at the heart of America’s clean‑tech race. Former banker–turned–miner Randall Atkins thought he was buying a bargain coal operation. Instead, his Ramaco Resources crews struck an underground trove of neodymium, dysprosium and terbium—the magnetic metals that make electric … Read more
Starting this July, thousands of servicemembers and their loved ones can skip the $76.75 bill and those shoe‑off lines, enjoying the fast lane at no cost—or at least with a hefty discount. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out a military‑friendly overhaul of its PreCheck program. Gold Star relatives will pay nothing, while spouses of … Read more
Millions of current and former Prudential Financial customers can soon claim cash after hackers exposed their personal data early last year. The newly published settlement spells out who qualifies, how much is on the table, and the paperwork required. Prudential will fund a $4.75‑million pool that returns up to $5,000 per person for documented expenses, … Read more
A sun‑soaked makeover is coming to every new Fiat in the United States. The Italian brand confirms it will stop offering gray paint worldwide, rolling out a Mediterranean‑inspired palette to rekindle the “New Dolce Vita” spirit. The change starts with the all‑electric 600e and flows to the 500, Panda, and Tipo lines this model year. … Read more
An ordinary search for shark teeth ends with a 12,000‑year‑old surprise. Daniel Sawyer’s weekend hobby of beachcombing near High Island delivered more than sea glass. The Texas visitor spotted a stone shard in the shell beds beside the famed “Lonely House,” three hours from his home. Within minutes social‑media sleuths were calling it the broken … Read more
A 67‑card set covering every World Championships trophy card could rewrite the record books for trading‑card sales. Collectors of the Pokémon Trading Card Game have witnessed plenty of six‑figure auctions, yet nothing quite like this. Listed this week on eBay, a U.S. seller is asking $9 million for what they call “the most complete Pokémon English … Read more
A July 3 executive order will hike entrance costs for non‑U.S. visitors, give Americans first dibs on coveted permits, and roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directives across federal recreation sites. Overseas adventurers eyeing the Grand Canyon or Great Smoky Mountains may want to pad their travel budgets. President Donald Trump says the new policy will … Read more
Scientists track a 35‑mile fissure and a vast underground water cache that could forever change our view of the planet. East Africa’s slowly stretching crust could one day give the planet a brand‑new body of water—an idea that reshapes how we view oceans, earthquakes, and even the deep water hidden beneath our feet. A 35‑mile … Read more
Fraudsters are faking federal phone numbers and names, demanding instant payments to “avoid arrest.” Officials say: don’t engage—report instead. Smartphone users from New York to Illinois are facing a new wave of impersonation scams. Criminals spoof FBI, ATF and U.S. Marshals Service numbers, threaten immediate jail time, and order terrified targets to move money—often by … Read more
Shoppers exhausted from fishing for coins can now breeze into the store: a key‑ring‑size trolley token takes a quarter’s place and frees both hands for groceries. Aldi’s cart‑for‑a‑quarter policy keeps parking lots tidy, yet it can catch cash‑light customers off guard. A lightweight aluminum slug—molded to quarter dimensions—solves the scramble by sliding into the lock, … Read more
James Howells finally concedes defeat in his long battle to rescue a lost hard drive containing 8,000 BTC, buried since 2013. James Howells’ marathon treasure hunt is over. The Newport, South Wales IT specialist—once convinced he could unearth a landfill‑trapped fortune now worth roughly $742 million—has abandoned the search after a string of technical roadblocks, legal defeats and skyrocketing … Read more
Thirty senior safety officials shown the door as federal pressure mounts on Autopilot and Full Self‑Driving. The abrupt firing of 30 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specialists by Elon Musk, now chairing the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), could become the biggest roadblock yet for Tesla’s autonomous ambitions. Owners who depend on Autopilot or … Read more
After 20 years of fieldwork in Yunnan, biologists have confirmed Bagarius protos—a heavyweight predator topping 220 pounds—as a distinct species, rewriting what we know about Asia’s freshwater giants. Teams who trekked Yunnan’s Salween and Mekong tributaries from 2004 to 2024 had long misclassified the bottom‑dweller. Careful measurements and DNA tests now place it at the very base … Read more
After more than three months alone in the Pacific, Máximo “Gatón” Napa Castro says prayer—and a diet no one would choose—kept him alive. Castro, 46, set sail with provisions for 30 days. When his motor died, the Peruvian fisherman faced 65 more days with nothing but scraps of food, a leaky water jug and his unshakable will to … Read more
West Michigan diners can soon relive a drive‑thru legend. Gun Lake Investments and developer Jeff Konczak confirmed Tuesday that Hot ‘n Now will fire up the grills again this summer at 1146 129th Ave., just off US‑131 in Wayland Township. Will it taste like the ’90s—yet stay affordable in 2025? That’s the promise driving the comeback. The revived … Read more