Alpha‑Gal Syndrome can linger for up to two years; CDC warns warming climate is pushing the aggressive tick into new states. A fast‑moving insect no bigger than a sesame seed is reshaping American dinner plates. Public‑health officials say bites from the lone star tick are now triggering Alpha‑Gal Syndrome (AGS) in an estimated 450,000 people … Read more
New digital checkout tools aim to turn quick, smartphone‑size donations into a fresh weapon against runaway public borrowing. The Treasury Department is inviting everyday Americans to do something once reserved for policy wonks: pitch in directly to lower the national debt. Under a quiet update to its “Gift Contributions to Reduce the Public Debt” page, … Read more
A compact, steel‑framed villa ships nationwide, promising a customizable living space for a fraction of traditional housing costs. Mortgage rates keep climbing, rents show no mercy, and many Americans are hunting for alternatives. Enter Amazon’s 20‑foot modular steel villa, a blank‑canvas home you can own for about $17,000 and assemble in just a few days. … Read more
CRRC’s new demonstrator promises to bridge the gap between rail and flight, trimming intercity travel to just 2½ hours. China has lifted the curtain on a magnetic‑levitation train designed to streak along at 600 km/h (roughly 373 mph). Displayed at the 17th Beijing Modern Railway Exhibition, the prototype—developed by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC)—could redraw the country’s busiest … Read more
A GPS‑tracked western gull twice logged 80‑mile rides on a garbage truck in May 2018, rocketing down Bay Area freeways at 60 mph—three times its normal flying speed. The newly published study raises fresh questions about how wildlife adapts to people’s waste streams. The odd journeys, reported in Waterbirds, matter to anyone curious about seabirds, urban ecology, or … Read more
They’re edible, even delicious, yet most shoppers have never cracked one open. Every diner knows chicken eggs. Foodies may splurge on duck or quail eggs. But turkey eggs? They remain a curiosity—despite barns and backyards full of the birds that lay them. Turkey eggs taste a bit richer than chicken eggs and sport a speckled, … Read more
Health officials warn swimmers and seafood lovers as Vibrio vulnificus infections rise along warm Gulf waters. Florida’s Department of Health has confirmed 11 Vibrio vulnificus cases this year, four of them fatal. The rare but aggressive bacterium, nicknamed the “flesh‑eating” bug, thrives in brackish summer waters and can enter the body through tiny cuts or raw oyster … Read more
Owners across the country report that once‑coveted German marques are racking up electrical gremlins, oil leaks and costly transmission work—often just after the warranty clock stops ticking. Who could this hit hardest, and what problems keep popping up? Read on for the key findings and what they might mean for your next car‑shopping trip. Consistent … Read more
TSA holiday travel alert: skip public chargers and free airport WiFiAhead of the busiest travel weeks of the year, the Transportation Security Administration urges passengers to guard their phones against juice‑jacking cables and risky networks. If you are packing your bags, the TSA wants you to pack caution too. The agency’s fresh bulletin warns that … Read more
The $170‑billion Yarlung Zangbo cascade, billed as the world’s largest hydropower project, is expected to churn out enough electricity to match Britain’s yearly consumption and has already pushed Chinese stocks and bond yields higher. China has begun building a five‑station dam complex on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau that will generate an estimated 300 billion kWh … Read more
Tioman Island father Jamaludin Musa rises before dawn each day to ferry his two young children across the South China Sea, proving that distance—and rough weather—can’t sink a parent’s resolve. Jamaludin Musa has repeated the same ritual for seven straight years: wake up at 6:30 a.m., help Armin (11) and Aida Izabella (8) onto a motorbike, steer them … Read more
Tesla’s stainless‑steel pickup keeps making headlines, and not the kind investors like. Between fresh mechanical fixes and disappointing showroom numbers, the once‑hyped Cybertruck is struggling to deliver on CEO Elon Musk’s lofty promises. In a nutshell, the vehicle has racked up eight federal recalls since its December 2023 launch, faces a de facto ban across Europe, and posted … Read more
Donald Trump says future American Cokes will be sweetened with cane sugar, not corn syrup. Coca‑Cola’s brief response, however, stops short of confirming any recipe change. The former president posted on Truth Social Wednesday that conversations with Coca‑Cola ended in an agreement to replace high‑fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in sodas sold across the … Read more
Millions of U.S. workers may soon need to adjust their retirement game‑plan. Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to raise the full retirement age (FRA) from 67 to 69 beginning in 2026, arguing it will shore up Social Security’s finances. The change would roll out gradually through 2033, extending trust‑fund solvency past the projected depletion date … Read more
Beloved smashburger‑and‑dumpling spot leaves a tasty legacy and a few misty eyes Great Neck’s culinary scene lost a standout on July 15, when Kai Burgers & Dumplings flipped its last patty. The cozy, pub‑style eatery earned rave reviews—landing on Newsday’s “best things we ate” list in 2023—yet owner Lei “Denny” Gao says the numbers, and life’s demands, finally caught up. Why Kai … Read more
100‑foot Burning Man sculpture begins installation in Rainbow Falls Pond, poised to become the park’s largest artwork. A shimmering, 100‑foot‑long sea serpent named Naga is surfacing in Rainbow Falls Pond along JFK Promenade this week, bringing a dose of Burning Man magic to San Francisco. When crews finish bolting the last sections next week, the radiant … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on popular payment apps may soon feel the pinch as JPMorgan Chase starts charging fintechs for banking‑data access. JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, is ending years of free access that allowed companies like PayPal, Venmo, and Coinbase to retrieve checking‑account information for peer‑to‑peer transfers and budgeting tools. Bloomberg reports … Read more
The repeal of WEP/GPO and a higher clawback cap roll out this year, reshaping payments for millions of retirees and disabled workers. If you rely on Social Security, two fresh policy shifts could bump your deposit up—or slice it in half—before the summer ends. One expands payments for 3.1 million public servants; the other lets the … Read more
How often you hit the restroom could be more than trivia—it might be an early warning system for your body. A new investigation from the Institute for Systems Biology tracked 1,425 generally healthy adults and linked bowel‑movement frequency to blood chemistry, gut microbes, and even genetic traits. The sweet spot? One or two trips a … Read more
Why are orcas worldwide gifting seafood to swimmers and sailors alike? New research tracks 34 encounters and raises fresh questions about cross‑species bonding. Killer whales have startled observers from California to Patagonia by nudging fish, rays, or even squid toward humans, waiting patiently—and sometimes trying again when the offer is refused. The phenomenon, compiled over … Read more