The emerging deep-sea mining industry could end up in flames after researchers discovered that some rocks collected from the ocean floor can heat up and even spontaneously combust once they surface and are exposed to air. In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) warn that some … Read more
Many people struggle with their sleep, and there’s no shortage of treatments out there that can purportedly help us regain some dozing time. Unfortunately for the many people who reach for cannabis to fight insomnia, a comprehensive review published this week found little solid evidence that it helps. In a new Cochrane Library review, scientists conducted a … Read more
Drones attacked two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and triggering emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. The cargo ship Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank after being hit by a military attack. Five sailors were rescued, while the search continued for the other 11 crew members, … Read more
Six Flags temporarily closed nine attractions at six of its parks after a man died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, the company said. The man fell from his seat on Goliath, a hypermountain that reaches 70 miles per hour and 200 feet high, witnesses said. Several other … Read more
Louis Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV who lives in Florida, has multiple myeloma, his wife told CBS News on Tuesday. The news comes amid the Vatican’s earlier announcement that the Pope has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Deborah Prevost did … Read more
United Airlines is making a big change to the way its frequent flyers earn Elite status. Starting in 2027, the airline will stop counting the number of flights its MileagePlus members take when granting status. Instead, United travelers who want to become “Premier” will have to focus solely on accumulating Premier Qualification Points, or “PQPs.” … Read more