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Whooping Cough Cases Are on a Surge: What You Need to Know About the Illness.

Whooping Cough Cases Are on a Surge: What You Need to Know About the Illness.

Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have surged across the United States, with current counts nearly three times higher than the same period last year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 4,864 reported cases in 2024, up from 1,746 cases in 2023. Rapid Increase in Whooping Cough Cases … Read more

Celebrating National Donut Day: A Sweet Tradition with Historical Roots

Celebrating National Donut Day: A Sweet Tradition with Historical Roots

National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June, isn’t just another made-up food holiday. Established in 1938 by The Salvation Army, this day honors the Donut Lassies which served donuts and snacks to soldiers in France during World War I. This historical tradition has evolved into a delightful occasion for donut lovers to … Read more

What’s Behind the Viral TikTok Trend, “Match My Freak”?

What's Behind the Viral TikTok Trend, "Match My Freak"?

Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” which debuted in April, has sparked a social media frenzy. By May, a viral tweet on X posed a thought-provoking question: “Who are 2 people that did match each other’s freak?” The tweet inspired a wave of pop culture references, including a humorous nod to Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie from “Sex … Read more

Over 20,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled Due to Safety Concerns

Over 20,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled Due to Safety Concerns

South American Meat Inc., operating under the name 5Gogi LLC, has initiated a recall of over 20,000 pounds of various frozen raw beef products. South American Meat Inc. Recall These products, imported from Uruguay on March 17, 2024, were not presented for the required U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reinspection … Read more

Devastating Storms Sweep Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, Leaving Destruction and Tragedy

Devastating Storms Sweep Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, Leaving Destruction and Tragedy

A series of powerful storms wreaked havoc across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic regions on Wednesday, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The storms caused significant damage, including destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and snapped utility poles, as a days-long stretch of severe weather continued to batter these areas. Storm Winds Claim Life of … Read more

Tragic Explosion in Chicago Suburb Claims a Life

Tragic Explosion in Chicago Suburb Claims a Life

A body was recovered from the rubble of a house that exploded in a Chicago suburb on Tuesday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded to the explosion, which completely leveled the home of a 77-year-old man in unincorporated Lake Zurich, Illinois. Details of the Incident Neighbors reported hearing a loud … Read more

Summer Savings at Disney Parks: Deals and Tips

Summer Savings at Disney Parks: Deals and Tips

Summer in Florida may be scorching, but it’s also the time to snag some of the best deals of the year at Walt Disney World. Special three- and four-day Magic Tickets are available, bringing adult prices down to under $100 a day, applicable for anyone aged 10 and up. Walt Disney World Ticket Deals Disney … Read more

Spirit Airlines Updates Policies for Enhanced Customer Experience

Spirit Airlines Updates Policies for Enhanced Customer Experience

Spirit Airlines has announced significant policy changes aimed at improving customer experience and flexibility. The airline has raised the weight limit for checked bags from 40 pounds to 50 pounds and extended the validity of flight credits from 90 days to 12 months. “Spirit has changed the game before and we’re doing it again with … Read more

X (Formerly Twitter) Updates Policy to Allow Adult Content

X (Formerly Twitter) Updates Policy to Allow Adult Content

X, previously known as Twitter, has officially updated its policies to permit the posting, viewing, and sharing of adult nudity and sexual content. This change formalizes the platform’s stance on consensually produced adult content, as long as it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. Sexual Expression Recognized as Artistic Under the new policy, X … Read more

Ancient Crystal Offers Clue On When Freshwater First Emerged On Earth

Ancient Crystal Offers Clue On When Freshwater First Emerged On Earth

Researchers have unearthed the earliest record of freshwater on Earth, a discovery that could shed light on when life began on our planet. According to a new study published in Nature Geoscience, freshwater likely appeared on Earth around four billion years ago or earlier. This groundbreaking research, led by Hamed Gamaleldien, analyzed zircon crystals found … Read more