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Puerto Rico's Worst Drought in Decades Forces 180,000 Into Water Rationing
Puerto Rico has begun rationing water after experiencing its worst drought in over a century. More than 180,000 customer accounts in San Juan and surr…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 8, 2026
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Scientists Discover the Brain Enzyme Behind Childhood Trauma's Lasting Damage
Childhood stress can cause lasting changes in brain cells that make people more vulnerable to stress throughout their lives, according to a new study.…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 8, 2026
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USA Network's Anna Pigeon Brings Crime and Wilderness Together in a New Drama
The nature crime drama Anna Pigeon is premiering tonight on the USA Network. The show follows the character Anna Pigeon, likely based on Nevada Barr's…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 8, 2026
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Florida Police Chief Resigned After Affair With Suspect's Wife During Active Investigation
A police officer who retired while under investigation for a sex scandal is now facing renewed scrutiny as his ex-wife has come forward to share her a…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 8, 2026
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Teens Arrested in Second Shooting at Toronto's US Consulate Tied to Criminal-for-Hire Network
Toronto police have arrested two individuals in connection with a shooting near the US Consulate in the city. The investigation centers on an incident…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 8, 2026
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Six Months and No Answers in the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's Mother
Details surrounding a crime incident involving Guthrie are drawing attention across the United States. While specific details of the case remain limit…
By Riley Carter · Aug 8, 2026
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The Citizen App Promises Safety but Its Paywall and Privacy Tradeoffs Are Real
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their area in real time. The app alerts use…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 8, 2026
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Spent SpaceX Rocket Punches a Fresh Crater Into the Moon After 18 Months Adrift
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has crashed into the moon, though no one managed to capture the moment of impact directly. Scientists confirmed the collision…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 7, 2026
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Sharpest Sun Images Ever Captured Reveal Swirling Vortices That Could Affect Life on Earth
Scientists have captured the most detailed images ever taken of the sun's surface, marking a significant breakthrough in solar research. The stunning …
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What Dietitians Really Think About Eating a Banana Every Day
Dietitians say eating a banana every day can offer real health benefits, thanks to the fruit's rich supply of potassium, fiber, and essential vitamins…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Florida's Leprosy Surge Is Being Linked to a Common Backyard Animal
Leprosy cases are on the rise in Florida, raising concerns among health officials. While the disease is considered rare in the United States, and most…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 7, 2026
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America's First mRNA Flu Shot Gets FDA Approval After a Rocky Road
The FDA has approved a new mRNA-based flu vaccine from Moderna, marking a significant shift in how influenza shots are developed and manufactured. How…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 7, 2026
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Asian Chip Stocks Tumble Hard But Analysts Say AI Boom Is Still Intact
Asian technology stocks took a significant hit, with South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix falling 10% following a broader selloff in AI-related stocks on W…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 7, 2026
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Romania Sinks Barges Into the Danube in Desperate Bid to Save Nuclear Power
Romania is sinking four rock-filled barges into the Danube River to redirect water toward its only operating nuclear reactor, which depends on the riv…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 7, 2026
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FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine, Promising Faster and Stronger Protection
The FDA has approved Moderna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 to 64. Unlike traditional flu shots that take months to produce…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 7, 2026
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Scientists Used AI to Build Viruses From Scratch and 16 of Them Actually Work
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to create entirely new viruses capable of killing bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Resea…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 7, 2026
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Miss North Carolina USA Loses Her Crown Over Resurfaced Racist Social Media Posts
Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is at the center of a racism controversy that has sent shockwaves through the pageant community. T…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 7, 2026
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Teen and Young Adult Arrested in Brazen App-Commissioned Shooting at Toronto's US Consulate
Toronto police have arrested two people in connection with a shooting that occurred outside the US Consulate in July. Authorities linked the suspects …
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 7, 2026
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The Guardian Wants to Know Your All-Time Favourite True Crime TV Show
The Guardian is asking readers to share their favourite true crime television shows, tapping into the genre's massive and growing popularity. True cri…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 7, 2026
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The Safety App Going Global Proves Its Worth When It Matters Most
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their area. The app provides …
By Taylor Reed · Aug 7, 2026
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Paid Shooters Targeting the US Consulate in Toronto Were a Teen and a 19-Year-Old
Toronto police have arrested two individuals in connection with a shooting near the US Consulate in the city. The investigation is ongoing as authorit…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 7, 2026
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New Material Breaks a 160-Year-Old Physics Rule to Make Heat Programmable
Scientists have developed a new material that can independently control how it absorbs and emits heat, a capability previously considered impossible. …
By Sydney Parker · Aug 6, 2026
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Scientists Film Electrons in 3D, Unlocking the Hidden Life of Molecules
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by capturing three-dimensional images of molecular orbitals, the regions where electrons exist around atoms. R…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Birth Parents Who Abandoned Him as a Baby Now Demand He Risk His Life for Them
A 17-year-old who was removed from his biological parents as a newborn and raised in foster care is now facing an unexpected demand from his birth par…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 6, 2026