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Rising pet care costs are putting financial pressure on owners, with one in five carrying at least $2,000 in pet-related debt, according to MetLife Pet Insurance. For Jeanne Warsaw, who owns two cats, Idris and Elba, even routine veterinary visits have become more expensive. What once cost $50 has now doubled. “If you do get […]

Following the deaths and unexplained disappearances of several scientists linked to UFO research, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett has sounded the alarm about what he calls a troubling and “dark” pattern. Burchett pointed specifically to the cases of retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland and his former colleague Monica Reza, both of whom […]

20 Surprising Things That Were Invented in Indiana Indiana is known for its scenic landscapes, rich traditions, and love of basketball. But did you know that it’s also a hotbed of innovation? Over the years, the Hoosier State has been the birthplace of many surprising inventions that have shaped our lives in ways you might […]

Shopping malls, once a central hangout for teens in the ’80s and ’90s, are making a comeback. This revival is being driven largely by Gen Z, who are increasingly drawn to in-person experiences and social interaction instead of relying solely on online shopping. Annabelle Saco, 24, from Bloomfield, Michigan, splits her shopping between online platforms […]

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Construction of AI-focused data centers across the United States could be put on hold under new legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). The proposal calls for a nationwide moratorium on building or upgrading AI data center projects until Congress enacts sweeping regulations governing artificial intelligence. According to the […]

New research reveals that powerful spyware tools once reserved for government and law enforcement use are now being adopted by cybercriminal groups to target iPhones. Investigators from Google, iVerify and Lookout recently uncovered two major hacking campaigns exploiting iOS vulnerabilities. One toolkit, known as Coruna, was originally developed for a government client but later obtained […]

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Thousands of U.S. Marines are expected to arrive in the Middle East by Friday—the same day Donald Trump has set as a deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While intelligence officials do not expect the president to commit American ground troops to combat, the administration is reportedly considering deploying additional forces […]

Anonymity is both one of the internet’s greatest strengths and one of its biggest risks. From anonymous Reddit profiles where people share niche interests to private “finsta” accounts, many users assume they can remain hidden online. But new research suggests that anonymity may not be as secure as many people believe. A study by scientists […]

About one in three U.S. adults have reduced everyday spending in order to afford health care, according to a new survey from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America. Released on March 12, the survey found that more than 80 million Americans made at least one trade-off in their daily lives over the past […]

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Months before the United States and Israel entered into war with Iran, the Department of Defense under Pete Hegseth reportedly carried out a massive spending surge that included millions of dollars for steak, salmon, lobster, furniture and other items. In September 2025 alone, the Pentagon distributed $93.4 billion in grants and contracts, according to government […]

Teenagers spend nearly one-third of the school day looking at their smartphones, according to new research. Scientists say the frequent checking—mainly for social media or entertainment—can “undermine” the level of focus students need to perform well in the classroom. Researchers in the U.S. say their findings strengthen the case for limiting smartphone access during school […]

Prosecutors in New Mexico have reopened a criminal investigation tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of the so-called “Epstein files.” At least two women have accused Epstein of sexual misconduct at his remote property in the state. Investigators began searching the ranch on Monday as part of […]