Keeping up with America

How the extreme heat is taking a toll on Texas businesses

Pennsylvania prison guard on duty when convicted murderer escaped is fired: The unidentified guard was an 18-year veteran and was terminated Thursday following the escape of Danelo Cavalcante on Aug. 31, according to a Chester County spokesperson.

A two-year experiment to see if NASA could produce oxygen on Mars ended with scientists creating enough breathable air on the Red Planet to help a small dog survive, scientists said this week.

The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says: One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Friday that the number of missing has dropped to 66, the confirmed death toll remains at 115 and authorities will soon escort residents on visits to their property.

Elon Musk’s X sues California over new social media transparency laws: The company, formerly known as Twitter, argued an assembly bill violates its free speech rights under the first amendment.

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A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people, the country's interior ministry says.

Cuba arrests 17 over alleged recruitment of Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine: Havana is ally of Moscow but foreign ministry states: ‘Cuba is not part of the war in Ukraine.’

Lets Talk Business and Tech

What technology analysts are saying about the future of generative AI

Shrink and theft losses near $1 billion at Lowe’s — here’s how much they’re costing other retailers

Visualized: How Much Metal is Used in Clean Energy Technology?

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Four Ways Life Insurance Can Grow and Protect Your Wealth

The cost of happiness varies by cities. Here are the numbers | Medora Lee, USA Today. Maybe money can buy you happiness, at least some. That optimistic conclusion comes from a recent study of how much that amount might be in different parts of the world and the U.S.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL predictions 2023: Projecting teams with best odds to make playoffs, win Super Bowl 58 | Patrick Beverley Reacts to Team USA Losing to Germany

Jenna Davis, Jack Griffo and Rio Mangini Starring in Indie Horror Thriller 'Stay at Home' | Flight attendant escorted off plane for alleged hidden camera

How “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” pays tribute to the films' patriarch Michael Constantine | 'The Nun II' director 'gladly' added more gore to film after test screenings

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Upgrade Your Everyday with These Genius Life Hack Gadgets

The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature

Monsoon-inspired home decor: Embracing the rainy season indoors

30-Minute Dinner Ideas We Turn to Again and Again