Would you be more likely to get a vaccine if there weren’t any needles involved in the process? Well, according to researchers who administered vaccines to mice via dental floss in a new study, the future looks promising. This needle-free vaccine delivery technique stimulated a strong response in mice against deadly influenza infection. How does...
A couple of weeks ago we had reports of rabbits with horns. This week we have reports of zombie squirrels covered in massive lumps. What is going on with nature lately? Well, as with the recent infected rabbit reports, these new reports of lump-filed squirrels are the result of a parasite. This parasite in squirrels...
Images of deer covered in unusual black and warty lumps have surfaced on social media, sparking both fascination and concern across the United States. These sightings, reported in states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, have drawn comparisons to other recent wildlife stories involving strange appearances, including “Frankenstein rabbits” in Colorado and “zombie” squirrels. While the...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the first case of a flesh-eating parasite infection has been confirmed in the country. The patient is a resident of Maryland and was infected by the New World screwworm while travelling in El Salvador recently. While this parasitic fly usually targets cattle and other animals,...
On Saturday, August 16, Flight DE 3665 from Corfu, Greece, was forced to make an emergency landing after the Boeing 757 plane’s engine caught fire after take-off. The plane safely landed at Brindisi Airport in southern Italy. One passenager on the craft claimed “I sent goodbye texts,” fearing this was their last moments. Others held...
A man in Nantes, France, identified only as “David” in reports, was fined after making a speakerphone call in the railway station. A security staff member from France’s state rail operator warned him that the call violated certain noise rules. He initially thought the security was just joking around and proceeded with the call. However,...
Planning for a holiday can be a stressful endeavor, and even more stressful when planning flights. Budgeting for flight expenses always seems like a gamble, with the safest bets being on over budgeting to protect you from those hidden expenses. For many years, European travelers wishing to fly often were met with costly surprises on...
In recent news, Oklahoma will soon be making some mandatory requirements in education. New York and California teachers will be required to pass a test when applying for new teaching jobs in the state. Critics are calling it the Trump ‘loyalty test’ or “MAGA loyalty test.” Supporters say it safeguards the educational system to avoid...
Eastman Kodak warned investors about survival doubts in its August 2025 earnings report. The company lacks financing for $500 million in upcoming debt. Media outlets quickly reported potential bankruptcy scenarios, but the company responded the next day, calling the reports “inaccurate and misleading.” Executives deny bankruptcy rumors and stress stability Kodak said reporters misunderstood the SEC...
Nestled between breathtaking red mountainous views, lies the beautiful Southwest city of Sedona. It’s known for attractions like Slide Rock Park and the only Turquoise McDonald’s arches worldwide. There’s a seemingly simple yet understandable reason for this change in the color scheme. McDonald’s was opened in 1940 by two brothers, Richard and Maurice McDonald, in...
The Trump administration is looking at revisiting the scheduling of marijuana which has sparked debate amongst the public and experts alike. The drug is still illegal at the federal level, but 24 states have legalized it for recreational use, and many more permit medical cannabis. President Trump stated in an interview on August 11th that...
Connor Doran, 17, and Brandon Doran, 14, killed a homeless man, Kevin Bennett, 53, outside an Iceland supermarket on August 17, 2012. At the same time, their brother Ryan Doran, 23, was in court for killing Wayne Mitchell with a bottle outside a fish and chip shop in Anfield. According to the reports, the younger...
