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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Police SUV Accident Blamed on Sudden Health Issue

A police vehicle overturned near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel after the driver experienced a sudden medical problem, according to officials. The incident happened around noon on May 20, when the SUV tipped over onto a guardrail and hung partially off the bridge. Traffic in the southbound dire

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Jun 06 2026CRYPTO

Elderly Woman’s Fight for Tax Relief After Losing Big in Crypto Scam

A South Carolina retiree is taking her case to the US Tax Court after losing over $800, 000 in a cryptocurrency scam. She claims she should be able to subtract those losses from her taxable income, but the IRS has denied that request. The denial has left her with a tax bill of more than $320, 000

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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Inflammation, Hormones and Vitamin D in US Women

Women who carry higher levels of inflammation tend to be older and heavier. They often have larger waistlines, a higher body mass index, and more cases of high blood pressure or diabetes. These factors help explain why their inflammation markers are higher than those in lighter, younger women.

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Old Smart Displays Get New Life with Meta’s AI Tool Kit

Meta has revived its abandoned Portal devices by turning them into a flexible AI developer kit. The company claims the new tools work on any hardware, so existing smart screens can become home assistants, family notice boards or even digital art walls. This comes after Microsoft’s Project Sola

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Jun 06 2026SCIENCE

Smilodon Farewell: The Tar Pits Get a Big Make‑over

The back rooms of the La Brea Tar Pits are now a maze of packing crates. Each crate has a handwritten note that says things like “bison skulls” or “camel hip. ” All bones, even the smallest dire wolf rib, are wrapped in foam and boxed. The museum will close on July 6 for a huge renovation. It wil

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Jun 06 2026SCIENCE

Love in a Nutshell: How Tiny Hormones Shape Big Feelings

A 1992 lab experiment with prairie voles showed that blocking oxytocin stops these rodents from sticking together. Changing vasopressin levels in male voles can speed up or stop bonding too. The key difference between a pair‑bonding vole and its promiscuous cousin is the number of hormone receptors

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Jun 06 2026OPINION

Distracted Driving: A Wake‑Up Call on the Road

On a typical Friday, traffic in Southwest Florida became a maze of cars heading toward the upcoming holiday. From a car’s window, it was easy to spot the “motorized gophers” – drivers whose heads popped up when a horn sounded. They were so engrossed in their phones that they barely noticed the

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: Iowa Braces for More Thunder and Rain

Iowa residents are gearing up for a new wave of storms, as the National Weather Service in Des Moines predicts more severe weather starting Friday. After Thursday’s heavy showers, the state saw its highest 24‑hour rainfall in places like Boone (2. 73 inches) and Independence (2. 58 inches). Even the

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms Hit Massachusetts This Weekend

Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in

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Jun 06 2026CRIME

Escape by Driverless: Yoga Studio Heist Turns Into SF Tech Mystery

A robbery at a San Francisco yoga studio last January ended with the thief slipping away in a white driver‑less Jaguar, sparking police curiosity. The suspect stole several pieces of merchandise from the Hot 8 Yoga Studio in Marina, then vanished in a Waymo autonomous vehicle parked outside. P

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