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A former banker discovers a rare earth deposit beneath coal in a mine: the richest in the United States since the 1950s

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A hand holding a rare earth minerals sample recently discovered beneath a coal mine in Wyoming

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

Say goodbye to long lines at the airport: the TSA offers the PreCheck program to people on this list

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Travelers waiting in long airport security lines, eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits

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

Financial giant Prudential will pay up to $5,000 per person following massive Social Security data breach

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Hand holding hundred-dollar bills from Prudential Financial data breach settlement

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

Beachcomber’s walk along the Bolívar Peninsula reveals a rare 12,000-year-old object, thrilling archaeologists

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Hand holding a broken Clovis point artifact found on the beach of the Bolivar Peninsula, estimated to be 12,000 years old

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

This is the historic collection of Pokémon trophy cards spanning 20 years: they are selling for $9 million

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Rare Pokémon trophy card collection featuring various colorful cards spanning 20 years, listed for $9 million

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

Official: Trump’s new order prioritizes Americans and increases fees for entry to these US national parks

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Donald Trump announces increased fees and priority access for Americans at US national parks.

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

This is what the sixth ocean looks like from the sky, being created inch by inch on this continent

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Satellite view showing swirling ocean patterns near East Africa, where Earth’s sixth ocean is forming in real time.

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

The FBI renews its warning about fake calls: if you hear this on your phone, hang up, as it is not a real agent

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FBI agent warning woman about fake phone call scams

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

Goodbye to coins at Aldi: The simple solution to the annoying shopping cart system for customers

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Exterior view of Aldi supermarket in the United States showing brand signage and store entrance

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

Confirmed: 12-year hunt for $742M in lost Bitcoin ends without recovery

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James Howells near landfill with lost Bitcoin hard drive worth $742 million after ending his search

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

Goodbye to NHTSA officials: Elon Musk fires them and raises doubts about Tesla’s Autopilot technology

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Elon Musk wearing a cheese-shaped hat and shrugging during a speech on Tesla Autopilot issues with NHTSA

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

A giant of the deep sea weighing over 100 kg enters the record books: from rumor to reality

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Boats and floating hut on a lush Yunnan river, habitat of the newly identified 100-kg Bagarius protos catfish.

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

A sailor’s survival menu surprises rescuers after he is pulled from the Pacific Ocean: cockroaches y fish

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Stranded fisherman alone in small boat on vast Pacific Ocean under sunlight reflections

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

This legendary drive-thru restaurant is firing up its grills again in western Michigan, and prices will be a bargain

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Vintage Hot ‘n Now Hamburgers drive-thru in Wayland Township, Michigan, showing classic pickup window before the chain’s bargain-price comeback.

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

Confirmed: the SSA will deduct half of the benefits from July onwards for those who received excess payments

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Illustration: Uncle Sam cuts a Social Security card, representing SSA's July 50 % benefit deduction for overpayments.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that beginning in July 2025, beneficiaries who were paid more than they were owed between 2015 and 2022 will see half of each monthly check withheld until the debt is cleared. The move targets roughly $72 billion in improper payments. Roughly two million retirees, disability recipients, and survivors may be affected, according to the … Read more

Doctors can’t believe it: a meat-based diet rich in cheese has caused this man’s hands to look like this

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Close-up of a man’s hand showing yellow-orange cholesterol buildup caused by prolonged high-fat carnivore diet

Too much saturated fat turned an extreme‑eating experiment into a cautionary tale for one Tampa patient, a new medical report reveals. A middle‑aged man who swapped fruits and grains for mountains of dairy and meat spent eight months enjoying quick weight loss—until yellow, painless lumps crept across his palms, soles and elbows. The patient admitted … Read more

Product recall by the FDA: nearly 200,000 cans of these green beans from Target may be contaminated

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Open can of green beans on a white plate, subject of FDA product recall due to contamination risk

Del Monte alert covers 8,242 cases sold at Target across 21 states. The Food and Drug Administration has flagged a potential foreign‑object contamination in Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, prompting Del Monte Foods to pull 197,808 cans from store shelves. The voluntary action began on Feb. 12 and was formalized in an FDA Class II recall notice dated Mar. 13, 2025. A Class II designation means … Read more

Confirmed: A new tax will cause Uber and taxi customers to pay 1.5% more on fares starting July 1

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Yellow taxi roof sign in North Carolina traffic, symbolizing Uber and cab fares rising 1.5 % under the new state tax taking effect July 1.

A fresh surcharge of up to 1.5 % will appear on every ride, funding road repairs and nudging passengers toward carpooling. North Carolina travelers will soon notice a new line on their receipts. Beginning July 1, every Uber, Lyft, and traditional taxi ride will include a state‑imposed surcharge dedicated to shoring up the Tar Heel State’s road … Read more

Great break for retirees: IRS offer lets you cut Social Security arrears fast

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Man with cash-filled briefcase and Offer in Compromise form in front of IRS logo, showing lower Social Security debt payments.

Millions who owe the Social Security Administration (SSA) can now clear their balance for a fraction of the original amount, thanks to the IRS “offer in compromise” program. The SSA has confirmed that struggling beneficiaries may settle old debts for as little as 80 percent of what they owe—and sometimes even less—if they prove full repayment … Read more