A deadly Vibrio vulnificus infection is sweeping across five states along the Gulf Coast, with several dozen cases reported in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. The rod-shaped bacterium thrives in warm, brackish waters and can be contracted through eating raw or undercooked shellfish or exposing open wounds to seawater. Dr. Andrew Handel, a … Read more
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that student loan delinquency rates have skyrocketed to their highest level in 21 years, with 12.9% of loans entering serious delinquency after a moratorium on repayment ended. The moratorium, which was initially put in place in 2020 during the pandemic, allowed borrowers to … Read more
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on four individuals linked to Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste, including rapper El Makabelico. The move aims to disrupt the cartel’s leadership and financial networks, which are allegedly responsible for violence and drug trafficking. El Makabelico, 34, a popular musician with millions of social media followers, is … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed its policy on recovering overpayments from benefit recipients. Under the new policy, the agency can now take up to 50% of monthly benefits to recoup overpayments, instead of the previous 10%. This means that beneficiaries who have been overpaid in the past could see their checks reduced by … Read more
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is set to resume his training routine after a two-week absence due to an epidural procedure he received several weeks ago. The team’s decision to delay his return was made to give the back issue time to fully resolve itself, avoiding a potential relapse during the upcoming NFL season. … Read more
The US real estate market is facing a potential fragmentation threat as big brokerages like Compass try to limit access to listings. The company’s new strategy allows sellers to test their homes on its website before sharing them with other platforms, including Zillow. This move has sparked concerns that it could lead to a situation … Read more
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NASA is equipping its Orion spacecraft with a laser communications terminal ahead of the Artemis II mission’s crewed test flight. The system, known as O2O, will enable faster transmission of high-definition pictures and videos from the moon to Earth. The O2O system will transmit images, videos, procedures, and flight plans between the Orion spacecraft and … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in 2012, marked its “birthday” with a unique and quirky gesture. In 2013, the mission team made the rover sing itself Happy Birthday using its sample-analysis unit (SAM). The move went viral online and has become an iconic moment in space exploration. The trick behind this phenomenon was … Read more
Brooke Hogan Oleksy, daughter of late wrestler Hulk Hogan, has shared a poignant tribute to her father’s memory. In an Instagram post, she explained that she chose to honor him in a private way, one that resonated with her soul. Instead of attending a traditional funeral or public event, Brooke and her husband Steven Oleksy … Read more