Day: August 4, 2026
Cruises thrown into chaos as drought strands ships, leaves passengers scrambling
Cruise passengers in certain locations have had their vacations disrupted due to record-low water levels on high-traffic rivers in Europe, stranding vessels and switching up itineraries. The continent has experienced “above-average temperatures with an extensive and prolonged heatwave” in the first half of July, with drought conditions still persisting, according to the European Drought Observatory
Neighbors say riders’ screams from Universal coaster pierce their windows day and night
Universal Studios Hollywood’s new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster is already drawing complaints from nearby residents over its noise as the attraction undergoes technical rehearsals ahead of its official opening. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 72 mph, the outdoor coaster has brought backlash from neighbors, who say screams from test riders
Iran’s unseen supreme leader becomes weapon in escalating power struggle, experts say
Iran’s rival political factions are increasingly invoking the authority of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to attack their opponents and protect their own positions, even as questions persist over whether he is actively governing the country, according to an Iran expert. The internal struggle surfaced in two reports published by Iran International concerning Iranian President Masoud
Tick-borne ‘rabbit fever’ spreads with cases reported near major metro area
Health officials on Long Island are warning residents about a rare but potentially serious tick-borne illness. Three probable cases of tularemia — also known as “rabbit fever” — have been confirmed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS). “SCDHS currently has three probable cases of tularemia this year,” the agency said in a
The scam text test: Spot danger before you tap
Your phone buzzes. The text reads, “Your package is delayed. Confirm your address here.” A little later, it’s a text message about an unpaid toll, suspicious bank activity or an account that will be locked unless you act now. That’s how scam texts work. They don’t always look wild or obviously fake. They look routine,
Ceuta migrant surge exposes Spain-Morocco tensions as Islamist groups reportedly seek to exploit border crisis
Thousands of migrants remained stranded in Spain’s North African city of Ceuta on Tuesday as the European Union offered emergency assistance to reinforce the enclave’s border and Spanish authorities investigated whether criminals or suspected jihadists used last week’s chaotic mass crossing to enter European territory. Approximately 72,000 people entered Ceuta from Morocco, and about 70,000
Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states
You probably never think about the computer systems behind your kitchen faucet. You turn the handle and expect clean water. That familiar routine suddenly felt far less certain in Minnesota and six other states. A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 community water systems on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27.
Haunting new images reveal the final ship where explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died
Officials have released the first close-up images of the remains of Quest, the final ship of the legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The images were taken at the ship’s location in the Labrador Sea, around 1,280 feet deep in the waters off of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and were released in July. After 60
MARK PENN: Socialist Mamdani sold a tax on billionaires. Regular homeowners could pay the price
It sounded simple and even kind of warmly populist in nature — a small tax on “pied-à-terre” properties in New York City. But the more you dig into it, as with all things from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the more you see it as part of a far more devious plan that could destabilize the New
Popular weight-loss drugs may help protect against a deadly disease, doctor says
GLP-1 medications have transformed diabetes and obesity treatment, but emerging research suggests their benefits could extend far beyond those purposes — potentially even aiding in cancer prevention and survival. Dr. Loren Rourke, a Texas-based board-certified breast cancer surgeon, author and speaker, said growing research suggests glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy —
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