How to best view October’s Orionid meteor shower
The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak, when several streaks of meteors could be visible. The Orionid…
A 14-year-old’s romance with a Chacater.Ai bot ended in tragedy
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Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
2 comets will provide skywatchers with a double treat in October
Skywatchers may be able to spot not one but two comets this October, which would give the night…
The true story of Ed Gein, subject of Netflix show ‘Monster’
Ed Gein is the subject of a new Netflix miniseries. Known as the Butcher of Plainfield, Gein’s story…
New maps reveal outbreak risks. Is your county protected?
New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity…
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On Sept. 22, President Donald Trump pushed an unproven link between Tylenol and an increase in autism in…
How to celebrate ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on its 50th anniversary
The 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is almost here, and “I see you shiver with…
Why are your grocery food prices going up? We explain.
Grocery prices spark stress for nearly half of Americans: Poll Grocery prices are adding stress for many Americans.…
What does the American dream cost now? Here’s a breakdown.
Inflation has dimmed the American dream. It now costs $5 million over a lifetime to fund eight key…
Bloodsucking ‘kissing bugs’ are here to stay. Maps show where.
A “kiss” from these insects could make you deadly ill if left untreated. Chagas disease, or “kissing bug”…
401(k) millionaires reach new high so far in 2025, Fidelity says
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