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Rising Home Cooling Costs Add to Summer Strain on U.S. Households

Rising Home Cooling Costs Add to Summer Strain on U.S. Households

Home cooling costs in the U.S. are expected to rise alongside temperatures this summer, adding to the financial burden on many households. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that residential electricity bills from June through August will average $173 per month, an increase of about 3% compared to the same period last year. This rise … Read more

The Earliest Summer Solstice in Over Two Centuries Arrives Thursday

The Earliest Summer Solstice in Over Two Centuries Arrives Thursday

This week, those yearning for summer will experience a unique event: the earliest summer solstice in over two centuries. Scheduled for Thursday afternoon, this solstice is the earliest since June 20, 1796, a time when George Washington was president and the United States consisted of only 16 states. What is the Summer Solstice? The summer … Read more

Celebrating Animal Rights Awareness Week: Promoting Compassion and Action

Celebrating Animal Rights Awareness Week: Promoting Compassion and Action

The United States is undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers. According to a Forbes survey, nearly 66 percent of American households have pets. Over the past three decades, pet ownership has soared, reflecting a deepening bond between Americans and their animal companions. However, despite the affection we hold for our pets, the broader issue of … Read more

This Is How You Will Never Get Lost In A National Park, Guidelines Issued

This Is How You Will Never Get Lost In A National Park, Guidelines Issued

National parks across the United States are renowned for their stunning landscapes and wildlife, but not always for reliable cell service. Many of these parks are situated in remote areas where wireless reception can be weak or nonexistent, posing a challenge for visitors trying to navigate the vast expanses. Preparing Your Maps Offline To address … Read more

School Bus Crash in Queens Injures Several Children and Adults

School Bus Crash in Queens Injures Several Children and Adults

A school bus crash in Queens on Tuesday resulted in injuries to nearly a dozen children and several adults. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Alley Road and 233rd Street in Oakland Gardens. Incident Details and Immediate Response According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), the crash involved … Read more

NYU Freshman Sues Roommate for Alleged Theft of High-End Goods

NYU Freshman Sues Roommate for Alleged Theft of High-End Goods

A New York University (NYU) freshman, Aurora Agapov, has filed a lawsuit against her roommate, Kaitlyn Fung, alleging the theft of nearly $50,000 worth of jewelry and designer clothing. Agapov claims Fung stole items from luxury brands such as Chanel, Celine, Gucci, and Christian Louboutin and sold them on the online marketplace, The RealReal. The … Read more

Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

Millions of Americans are under weather advisories as nearly every region of the country experiences extreme conditions. From intense heat across the Midwest and Northeast, powerful thunderstorms over the Plains, and heavy rain along the Gulf Coast, to freezing temperatures throughout the Northwest, the nation is grappling with diverse and severe weather. Widespread Heat Advisories … Read more

Extended Stay for Boeing’s Starliner on ISS Amid Leak Concerns

Extended Stay for Boeing’s Starliner on ISS Amid Leak Concerns

Boeing’s Starliner capsule, plagued by helium leaks, will remain docked at the International Space Station (ISS) for an additional four days, NASA announced on Tuesday. This extension aims to give more time for thorough testing and to assist with ISS activities. The capsule, part of a critical test flight, will return to Earth with a … Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas as Gulf Coast Braces for Severe Weather

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas as Gulf Coast Braces for Severe Weather

The first tropical storm warning of this year’s hurricane season was issued early Tuesday, prompting coastal communities in southern Texas to brace for heavy rain, flooding, and potential tornadoes. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm, developing over the southern Gulf of Mexico, was expected to reach land as a potential tropical cyclone. … Read more

Apple Shuts Down Apple Pay Later Service in the U.S.

Apple Shuts Down Apple Pay Later Service in the U.S.

Apple has decided to discontinue its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later, less than a year after its launch, in preparation for upcoming changes to its Apple Pay platform. Discontinuation of Apple Pay Later As of Monday, Apple Pay Later has been shut down in the U.S., according to a statement … Read more