Rural lifestyle giant accelerates expansion with 75 more locations, plus a boost for its Petsense pet chain. Tractor Supply Company, already the nation’s largest rural‑lifestyle retailer, is charging ahead with one of its most aggressive growth spurts ever. After cutting the ribbons on 15 new outlets so far this year, the Tennessee‑based chain says it … Read more
Americans are waking up to a fresh FBI bulletin that urges more than 150 million iPhone and Android owners to trash suspicious texts the second they arrive. The campaign, driven by organized groups operating from China, is flooding phones with urgent “unpaid toll” or “traffic ticket” notices that link to look‑alike payment pages. Click once and … Read more
Since May 7, 2025, non‑compliant state driver’s licenses are no longer valid for domestic flights, certain federal buildings, or nuclear facilities—so travelers and visitors need to check their wallets fast. The nationwide rollout of the REAL ID Act has finally arrived. Congress first approved the measure in 2005, but the key provision kicked in on May 7 of this … Read more
Are you planning to travel to a European country? Larger on‑screen text, audio prompts, and tactile layouts aim to make cash withdrawals’ barrier‑free for millions—including older adults and customers with disabilities. The long-awaited European Union Accessibility Act, passed in May 2023, will officially come into force on June 28, 2025, and banks in EU countries … Read more
Rooftop panels installed in 2019 prove their worth as federal incentives—and utility bills—move in opposite directions. A single electricity bill doesn’t tell the whole story, but this one comes close. A Reddit user shared a May‑June 2024 statement totaling only $10.68 after five years with rooftop solar. At a time when the average U.S. household … Read more
Critics say a Trump‑era directive could let clinicians deny treatment based on politics or marital status, but the agency insists veterans’ protections remain intact. The Department of Veterans Affairs is facing a firestorm after quietly revising its employee conduct code this spring. The update, rooted in a January 30 executive order titled “Defending Women from … Read more
Construction is underway on a plus‑shaped, self‑filtering pool at Pier 35 that will let New Yorkers swim safely in river water as soon as next summer. New York City is finally getting a chance to dip a toe—then an entire lap—into the East River. After more than a decade of planning, the 9,000‑square‑foot +POOL has left … Read more
Beloved Tremont bar offers discounts, DJs and a fresh start for the space. After more than a quarter‑century in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, Lava Lounge will pour its final round this weekend. Owners Ricardo Sandoval and Jack Anfang are saying goodbye with a two‑night celebration that mixes bargain bites, cheap drinks and a dash of nostalgia … Read more
Beloved South Jersey steakhouse announces a June 30–Sept 18 hiatus, promises September 19 comeback. The Pub, the 74‑year‑old Tudor‑style steakhouse on Kaighn Avenue, will again pause service for the warm months, keeping its charcoal hearth dark from June 30 through September 18 before firing back up on Friday, September 19. Regulars who count on its towering prime rib platters will have … Read more
Old handsets gathering dust may crunch data instead of wasting space, thanks to an ingenious modular frame dreamed up by two University of Tartu students. Each year manufacturers ship over 1.2 billion new phones, and millions of functional devices slide straight into junk drawers. Engineering whizzes Huber Flores and Zhigang Yin offer a smarter ending: snap several phones … Read more
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) will close its North Whitehall Township distribution center this summer, a move that triggers a cascade of layoffs affecting hundreds of Pennsylvania workers. The Rhode‑Island‑based wholesaler has filed a federal WARN notice confirming the 4255 E. Independence Drive facility will wind down between Aug. 12 and Oct. 18, with 717 employees — including 172 truck … Read more
Chapter 11 will slash $2 billion in debt and inject $200 million in fresh cash, but 26 locations will vanish by September. Plano‑based At Home, once branded Garden Ridge Pottery, confirmed the filing Monday after missing a May 15 interest payment. The popular décor warehouse still runs more than 200 stores, yet executives say shrinking the least‑profitable sites is … Read more
Smartphone and tablet chargers may look harmless, yet energy experts warn they can silently double a home’s overnight electricity costs and even spark safety hazards. Leaving one tiny charger connected around the clock seems trivial, right? Unfortunately, that humble plug is often the hidden culprit behind soaring utility statements, costing the average U.S. household up … Read more
One lucky bargain hunter uncovered a luxury timepiece during an ordinary browse, reminding thrifters that true treasure can appear when—and where—you least expect it. A quick stop at a local secondhand shop turned into the score of a lifetime when a Reddit user slipped on a pre‑owned coat, reached into the lining, and brushed against … Read more
Century‑old relics emerge as North Carolina community dredges its storied lake. A routine cleanup turned time‑machine this week when crews lowering Lake Lure for post‑hurricane repairs exposed a rust‑caked Model T truck and a 32‑foot wooden boat nicknamed “Pooh Bear,” both believed lost since the 1920s. Who stands to gain from the surprise? History buffs, local officials and—perhaps—thousands … Read more
The Everglades site would house up to 1,000 migrants and lean on the 287(g) program to let local deputies act like ICE agents. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is floating a plan that sounds straight out of a thriller: convert a remote 100‑square‑kilometer training ground in the Everglades into an immigration lock‑up surrounded by alligators and … 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