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She Outlived Every Prediction — America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78
The sister of the last known polio patient in the United States to rely on an iron lung has shared details about her sibling's remarkable life. The li…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ticks, Mosquitoes and Flies Are Getting Worse — Here Is Why
Bug populations are growing worse due to a combination of factors including climate change, shifting weather patterns, acorn abundance, and land use d…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 15, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Why Fear Is the Worst Reason to Claim Social Security Early
Financial expert George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions is cautioning Americans against claiming Social Security benefits early out of fear. With the Soci…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 15, 2026
YOUR MONEY
America's Biggest Banks Just Crushed Earnings Expectations Across the Board
Five major U.S. banks are reporting their earnings Tuesday morning, with strong results expected across the board. JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman …
By Riley Carter · Jul 15, 2026
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Four Nations Move Closer to EU Membership in a Historic Single Day
Four countries moved closer to joining the European Union on the same day for the first time since 2002. Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine hel…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 15, 2026
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Ancient Maya Genius Finally Gets His Name After 1,200 Years of Anonymity
Archaeologists have identified the only known named Maya mathematician, a figure called Sak Tahn Waax, meaning "white-chested fox." His name was found…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 15, 2026
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A New Alzheimer's Drug Targets Tau and Sully Sullenberger Has the Disease
A new Alzheimer's drug called diranersen showed results comparable to existing treatments in a midstage clinical trial. Unlike current drugs that targ…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 15, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Meet the 25-Year-Old Building India's First Private Reusable Spaceplane
A 25-year-old entrepreneur is working to develop a spaceplane for India, with ambitions tied to the country's growing space program. The vehicle is in…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 14, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
The Perseid Meteor Shower Has Begun and 2026 Could Be One of the Best Years Yet
The Perseid meteor shower is back this week, offering skywatchers in North America and mid-northern latitudes a chance to catch one of the year's most…
By Taylor Reed · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Woman With Dairy Allergy Goes No-Contact With Mother-in-Law After Shocking Kitchen Sabotage
A woman with a dairy allergy repeatedly warned her mother-in-law to keep dairy out of her meals, but the mother-in-law ignored the requests. After bei…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Everyday Habits Are Quietly Stealing Your Hearing and You Can Stop It
Hearing loss isn't just caused by loud concerts or extreme noise events — everyday activities can quietly damage your ears over time. Experts warn tha…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 14, 2026
YOUR MONEY
The World's Biggest Chipmaker Just Broke Records and AI Is Why
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a strong 36% jump in quarterly sales, meeting high investor expectations and signaling that global deman…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 14, 2026
YOUR MONEY
US-Iran Airstrikes Rattle Global Markets and Send Oil Prices Surging
Oil prices surged more than 2% and global markets reacted with uncertainty after the United States launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated. Brent crud…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 14, 2026
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One of the Largest T. Rex Fossils Ever Found Goes Up for Auction Today
A massive Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nicknamed Gus is heading to auction today with a starting bid of $19 million, and experts believe it could sell for…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 14, 2026
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Scientists Detect a True Sugar in Deep Space for the First Time
Scientists have detected a true sugar molecule in space for the first time, finding erythrulose near the center of the Milky Way. The four-carbon suga…
By Riley Carter · Jul 14, 2026
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Japan Creates Its First Central Spy Agency Since World War II
Japan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II, with $407 million set aside for the effort and a target launch dat…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 14, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
One Pound of Rock Just Revealed a Vanished Planet From the Solar System's Violent Dawn
A one-pound meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2019 has provided evidence of a previously unknown planet that existed in our early solar sys…
By Riley Carter · Jul 13, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Humanity Is Just 23 Minutes Old on Earth's 4.5-Billion-Year Calendar
A popular way to grasp the vastness of Earth's 4.5 billion year history is to compress it into a single calendar year. On that scale, humans don't app…
By Taylor Reed · Jul 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GLP-1 Users Are Losing Fat in Their Feet and Doctors Say It's a Real Problem
Doctors are warning about a new side effect of rapid weight loss called "Ozempic feet," where significant fat loss causes the feet to appear bonier, l…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78, Closing a Chapter on Polio
Martha Lillard, the last known American polio patient dependent on an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78 in Oklahoma. Lillard contracted poli…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 13, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Aldi's $9 Billion Bet on America Is Reshaping Where You Buy Groceries
German discount grocery chain Aldi is making an aggressive $9 billion push into the American market, targeting major urban centers including Manhattan…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 13, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Oil Prices Could Spike to $90 as Hormuz Crisis Leaves World Dangerously Undersupplied
Global oil supplies are under growing pressure as stockpiles continue to shrink and demand is expected to climb. The situation puts the Trump administ…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 13, 2026
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Forever Stamps Now Cost 82 Cents as USPS Battles a Deepening Financial Crisis
The US Postal Service has raised the price of Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, part of a broader round of price increases. The USPS recorded …
By Emerson Gray · Jul 13, 2026
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FCC Greenlights Space Mirror Startup That Wants to Beam Sunlight to Earth at Night
The FCC has approved plans from California startup Reflect Orbital to launch satellites that reflect sunlight onto the dark side of Earth. The company…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 13, 2026