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The birth of an island is normally a process that requires the movement of vast tectonic plates over centuries, if not millennia. But in Alaska, a new island has popped up in just four decades. The two-square-mile (five sq km) landmass, known as Prow Knob, was once entirely surrounded by the deep ice of the Alsek Glacier. But NASA has revealed …

Week 1 of the 2025 season was just as expected in that it was unexpected. Daniel Jones dominated the Miami Dolphins in his first action with the Indianapolis Colts, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets engaged in the shootout no one saw coming and the Baltimore Ravens choked on a national stage vs. the Buffalo Bills. What does Week …

Experts in Texas warn that potentially deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease is spreading here and across the U.S.  KHOU ‘Kissing bug’ | CDC warns people of deadly bug that is native to Indiana  WTHR ‘Kissing bug’ disease is endemic in US, researchers say. What to know about condition  USA Today ‘Kissing bug’ disease is now endemic in the U.S., researchers say. What is it?  The …

Appendix cancer is a condition that, until recently, was so rare that most people never gave it a second thought. For decades, it was the kind of disease that doctors might encounter only once or twice in a career, and it was almost always found in older adults. But now a surprising and concerning trend is emerging: appendix cancer is …

It’s been a year for viral stadium camera moments. First, a kiss cam scandal at a Coldplay concert led to a CEO’s resignation and divorce filings. Last week, a woman who took a home run ball from a boy at a Phillies game has been dubbed “Phillies Karen” as internet sleuths pursue her identity and hurl insults. But is it …

Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine. The stimulant, which occurs naturally in tobacco plants, is what makes cigarettes so addictive, with smoking responsible for 490,000 American deaths each year. When people try to quit smoking, it’s often cravings for nicotine, and the surge of dopamine it releases in the brain, that foil their attempts. In this sense, nicotine …

If you’re trying to eat more protein, whether to help build muscle mass or maintain a healthier brain, you’re not alone. And while there are many foods (hello cottage cheese!) that you’ve likely incorporated into your diet to reach your goals, there are also several mistakes that nutrition experts see time and again that might be sabotaging your efforts. I …

If you find yourself yawning throughout the day or pouring an ill-advised fourth cup of coffee, chances are you’re not getting the right amount of sleep at night. Consistently getting too little sleep has been linked to kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. It has also been shown to negatively impact memory and the ability to retain …

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sept. 7 that he is prepared to advance to a “second stage” of sanctions against Russia, though confusion remains over what this actually means. Given Trump’s record of avoiding decisive but forceful measures that would push the Kremlin toward ending its war against Ukraine, some observers have voiced skepticism about the actual substance of …

Some adore it, and some hate it (and a lot more have said it’s clearly a wig). But as many know by now, Catherine, Princess of Wales, better known as Kate Middleton, is a blonde! After being a brunette her whole life, she’s embracing being a blonde; and stylists speculate the reason why. Her new ‘do, which many speculate was …