No telescope required—just your eyes, a dark spot, and clear skies. Peak viewing arrives mid-August, with shooting stars streaking by the dozens. The year’s most anticipated meteor show is underway, and skywatchers across the United States can look forward to as many as 100 meteors per hour at peak. Who should head out? Families, night-shift … Read more
Disney preparing fresh start for Indiana Jones with full franchise rebootLong‑running adventure series set to “rest” before roaring back to theaters Indiana Jones may have cracked his last whip—for now. Multiple industry insiders say Disney and Lucasfilm are shelving the fedora for a brief pause, then launching a ground‑up reboot that could chart a brand‑new … Read more
Cybercriminals impersonating banks and federal agencies pressure victims to download remote‑access tools that funnel money straight to crooks. Americans are once again on alert after the FBI flagged a surge in so‑called “phantom hacker” schemes that begin with an unexpected text, email, or phone call. Anyone who follows the caller’s instructions to install an app … Read more
The latest hub‑frame shelter promises a 90‑second setup and true four‑season comfort, giving road‑trippers a lighter, cheaper way to camp year‑round. Are you tired of hauling a bulky trailer just to sleep close to nature? Gazelle’s new T4 Overland EXP might be the answer. The all‑terrain tent collapses small enough to slide across most trunks … Read more
Hot‑weather invaders push north, raising safety worries for people, pets and native pollinators. First reports placed Africanized honeybees only in pockets of the Southwest, but warmer winters now let them thrive across 13 states. Their nickname—“killer bees”—comes from their relentless hive defense. Anyone who gardens, hikes or simply walks the dog could be affected, especially … Read more
Small confirmation lights aim to make red‑light enforcement safer and more effective. Drivers cruising through Gainesville, Fort Myers, Orlando, or parts of Collier County have started noticing a curious glow atop certain traffic signals: a small blue light. It is not a camera, and it is not a holiday decoration. Instead, this miniature bulb is … Read more
Young males will crawl out of their desert burrows from September through November, giving hikers and drivers an unforgettable—if slightly unsettling—wildlife encounter. Ever seen a softball‑sized spider amble across a road and wondered why? This fall, tens of thousands of male tarantulas will leave their underground hideouts in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, all … Read more
July 15 Reddit post rekindles the seat‑swapping debate on Delta flight. A calm “no” on a Delta flight, shared on Reddit, reignites the long‑running seat‑swapping debate among U.S. travelers. On July 15 Reddit user “Stealthytom” recounted an encounter aboard a Delta jet where a first‑class passenger declined to trade seats with a traveler hoping to sit two … Read more
Unexpected orca sighting stuns fishermen and raises questions about Hawaii’s changing waters. Two killer whales appeared just feet from a small fishing boat off the Kona Coast, stunning those on board. While humpbacks are familiar visitors in Hawaii’s winter waters, orcas are a much rarer sight. Their sudden presence has sparked curiosity, excitement—and a bit … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A lone visitor to Uaguitupo Island woke to a battering at her wooden doors, only to find a land crab so large it dwarfed her hiking boots—and her sense of calm. Sarah, a travel writer from the United States, chose the quiet coral ring of Uaguitupo in Panama’s San Blas archipelago for research and respite. Instead, … Read more
Wearable computing edges closer to the mainstream as Meta and Apple race to redefine how we stay connected. For nearly three decades, Americans have reached for their phones hundreds of times a day. Now Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that habit is headed for history. In a recent interview, he predicted that lightweight augmented‑reality glasses will … Read more
Viral Lake Powell video shows influencer Garrett Gee tossing son Cali into the water—raising cheers, questions, and concerns. A 10‑second Instagram reel has ignited a nationwide conversation after travel vlogger Garrett Gee threw his 7‑year‑old son, Calihan, off a low cliff to help him “do hard things.” The clip, posted July 13 and already topping 3 million views, … Read more