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Millions of households have already seen their June benefits, but some Floridians and Texans still have a week to go. Here’s who should mark the calendar — and why a mid‑week Social Security deposit and a fresh $2,000 child tax credit could stretch family budgets even further. The clock is ticking. Eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read more
Demographers say a Spanish‑speaking plurality could arrive by mid‑century, reshaping daily life from classrooms to campaign trails. The possibility that Spanish will outnumber English within a generation is no longer dismissed as science fiction. Linguists and census analysts see Hispanic population growth, bilingual households, and media demand converging so quickly that the nation’s linguistic balance … Read more
Tiny hydrozoan found off California sports four bulbs with seven eyes each, challenging long‑held evolutionary theories. Marine biologists at the University of California thought they were studying Tripedalia cystophora—until, in September 2021, an uninvited guest drifted into the tank. The newcomer, Bougainvillia cf. muscus, proved unforgettable: its 28 light‑sensing eyes set a new bar for strangeness and scientific intrigue. … Read more
Chicago, New York and dozens of other cities brace for triple‑digit feels‑like readings. An unusually strong dome of heat is sliding east across the United States, and federal forecasters say it could lock the Midwest and Northeast into 90 °F‑plus afternoons and steamy nights through early next week. Tens of millions will face dangerous conditions, with … Read more
Budget‑friendly “crinkle alarm” gains popularity as vacation season begins. Imagine locking up for a long‑awaited getaway only to picture strangers slipping through your front door. That anxious scenario is fueling a quirky security trend in France: wrapping the doorknob in ordinary aluminum foil. Supporters say it costs pennies yet makes would‑be burglars think twice. Police … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a streamlined approval pathway that lets automakers deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annually with far less paperwork—a move that could finally pry open a market stalled by years of regulatory gridlock. For millions of would‑be riders and the companies betting billions on driverless tech, the decision … Read more
More than 72 million Americans are expected to hit the road, skies, and rails during the 2025 Independence Day week, capping the busiest holiday travel period since records began in 2000. The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts that 72.2 million travelers will journey at least 50 miles between Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, July 7. That total is 1.7 million higher than last … Read more
A handful of fully driverless Model Y SUVs are now roaming South Congress, giving invited riders a glimpse of Elon Musk’s long‑promised robotaxi future for the cost of a fancy coffee. Tesla rolled out the pilot on June 22, limiting service to about a dozen vehicles, each with a safety monitor in the front seat and a geofenced five‑mile … Read more
New federal rules tighten identification at airport security, but certain card‑holders and minors still have a free pass. Starting May 7, 2025, anyone boarding a domestic flight in the United States must show an ID that meets the Real ID Act. Yet the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirms that several groups can travel with other government credentials … Read more
An unassuming village collector’s wall stash turns into one of Europe’s most surprising numismatic windfalls. In a twist worthy of a treasure‑hunt novel, more than 1,000 historic gold coins sealed inside a farmhouse wall in southwestern France have just sold for about €3.48 million ($3.5 million). The windfall caps the quiet life of Paul Narce, a modest retiree whose passion … Read more
A 25-acre site off Expressway 83 will host Peñitas Crossing, a new shopping plaza expected to reshape daily life and weekend plans in this 6,300-resident community. Peñitas may be small, but its retail ambitions are anything but. With construction slated to start June 30 and wrap by mid-2026, the town hopes to channel more than … Read more
Torrid shoppers, take note: the California-based clothing chain says as many as 180 “underperforming” locations could disappear by the end of 2025 as the brand pivots harder toward e-commerce. The announcement came during Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call, where CEO Lisa Harper framed the downsizing as a cost-cutting move designed to “accelerate digital transformation” and protect … Read more
Florida’s new ‘super speed’ law will jail extreme speeders starting July 1, 2025— tougher rules combine a $500 fine with possible jail time for first‑time offenders Florida motorists have just six weeks to adjust their driving habits before the state’s “super speed” statute takes effect on July 1, 2025. Designed to curb a growing wave of fatal crashes tied … Read more
With the familiar 1AAA000–9ZZZ999 series poised to max out in about a year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has approved a fresh alphanumeric layout that motorists will start seeing on the road by mid‑2026. The move matters because, without new combinations, the DMV would literally be unable to register another car. The upcoming … Read more
New findings in the Smackover Formation could jump‑start domestic battery supply chains and cut U.S. dependence on imported minerals. Southwestern Arkansas might soon sit at the heart of America’s clean‑tech future. Geologists estimate that brine trapped thousands of feet below the Smackover Formation contains up to 19 million tons of lithium—enough to power millions of electric vehicles … Read more
The 100‑milliliter cap that has frustrated fliers since 2006 remains in force even as new scanners promise relief, leaving travelers to juggle tiny bottles a while longer. The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that its famous 3‑1‑1 limit on carry‑on liquids will keep ruling the security line until nationwide installation of next‑generation CT scanners—likely well … Read more
YouTuber Silas turns routine land clean‑up into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime barn‑find story that has gearheads buzzing nationwide. An ordinary real‑estate deal in rural Kansas just rewrote every car‑lover’s daydream. Silas—best known for his channel Adventures Made From Scratch—picked up a long‑neglected farm, grabbed a rake, and uncovered something far more valuable than cornstalks: dozens of vintage Chevys, … Read more
Consumers could see empty shelves if separate Kroger driver and store‑staff disputes erupt into simultaneous strikes across the Midwest and South. Kroger is staring down a coordinated labor storm that could shutter delivery hubs and supermarket aisles in a matter of days. Drivers at the company’s Forest Park, Georgia, fulfillment center have already voted 96 percent to … Read more
Japan’s newest concept car swaps gears for electrons, challenging the future of every manual‑transmission holdout. Drivers who love the rhythmic dance of clutch and gear lever just got a wake‑up call. Nissan’s Hyper Tourer, revealed in Tokyo and now headed for further testing, shows how quickly electric powertrains could push traditional manuals into museum territory. The … Read more
The seventh wave of closures takes the chain past 800 shuttered locations, tightening access to neighborhood pharmacies from California to Pennsylvania. Rite Aid’s latest court notice, filed June 13 in New Jersey bankruptcy court, adds 125 stores to its closure roster, bringing the total announced since 2023 to 829. Customers in 13 states will soon find … Read more