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Sept. 3, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that the latest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames, will launch beginning Nov. 14, 2025, at participating retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.   Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames will introduce more mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG, with a …

The FDA expanded its shrimp warning to include Kroger Mercado and AquaStar cocktail shrimp tied to an Indonesian supplier. No U.S. retail samples have tested positive for Cesium-137, and no illnesses have been reported. A full import alert is in place while the investigation continues. We’ve already flagged the FDA’s warning about frozen shrimp with potential radioactive contamination. Now that …

The night sky often offers a sense of tranquillity, but occasionally, celestial visitors remind us of the dynamic universe we inhabit. One such visitor, asteroid 2025 PM2, is currently on a trajectory near Earth, capturing the attention of scientists, astronomers, and space enthusiasts alike. Measuring approximately 190 feet (58 metres) in diameter and travelling at nearly 41,390 miles per hour, …

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is common in Americans. Researchers found certain nutrients may help reduce EDS by improving sleep. These nutrients include omega-6 fatty acids, found in nuts, seeds and fatty fish. Americans have a sleep problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 40% of adults get insufficient sleep, which includes both quality and …

Risk of mosquito-borne West Nile virus is increasing amid a hot and rainy summer season, the Minnesota Department of Health warned this week. The state so far has confirmed 20 cases, including two deaths, which occur when the infection causes encephalitis or meningitis — swelling of the brain or surrounding tissue. While those numbers aren’t unprecedented in Minnesota, people should …

Volcanoes can bring catastrophic consequences, and reliable warnings can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy. A new study on Japan’s Ontake Volcano identifies a signal, in the form of a subtle change in earthquake waves, that could sharpen those warnings. Researchers compared two eruptions of Ontake and focused on a detail in the waves …

Facebook Tweet Email Link There is no evidence of a shooter at the University of South Carolina’s campus library, a school spokesperson said Sunday, after a schoolwide alert about a shooter who had been reported to be on the Columbia campus. “We received an unconfirmed report of an active shooter at the Thomas Cooper library,” a university spokesperson, Jeff Stensland, …

USC issues alert for report of active shooter near Thomas Cooper library  WLTX ‘No evidence of active shooter’ at USC, campus asked to stay sheltered in place  WIS News 10 Police searching after active shooter reported at University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus, university says  CNN USC reports active shooter at the Thomas Cooper Library  ABC Columbia Active shooter reported on the University of …

A class action lawsuit was filed against iRobot Corporation (IRBT) by Levi & Korsinsky on July 7, 2025. The plaintiffs (shareholders) alleged that they bought IRBT stock at artificially inflated prices between January 29, 2024, and March 11, 2025 (Class Period) and are now seeking compensation for their financial losses. Investors who bought iRobot stock during that period can click here to learn about joining the …

Health officials have warned of a potential measles outbreak at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.  A passenger arriving on an international flight tested positive for the highly contagious respiratory illness, which is currently spreading through the US. Travelers who were at the airport, which serves the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland region, on August 12 have been warned they …