July 4 How taverns, ale and hearty meals fueled America's fight for independence amid Continental Congress Adams, Jefferson and other Founding Fathers enjoyed wild game and seasonal produce in Philadelphia's taverns during the Continental Congress, where food became part of politics.
July 3 Researchers zero in on Amelia Earhart's disappearance after 88 years New expedition heads to Nikumaroro Island to examine satellite evidence that may solve the 88-year mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance during her world flight.
July 3 Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next? Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.
July 3 Why are major museums pushing climate change instead of celebrating the spirit of America? Major museums face scrutiny as the Smithsonian undergoes review to eliminate political bias. But climate change messaging and ideological content remain.
July 3 Rare Christian cross among spectacular 1,000-year-old Viking treasures found by metal detectorists Archaeologists recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on Baltic shores, featuring silver artifacts, Arabic coins and a cross pendant signaling early Christianization.
July 2 Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.
July 2 Federal government plans to air-drop sterile flies over Texas to fight flesh-eating maggots USDA combats flesh-eating New World Screwworm by breeding sterilized flies for release over Mexico and Texas, with a new fly factory planned for 2026.
July 2 Costco’s EV charging move signals major shift Costco has expanded into EV infrastructure with new ultra-fast charging stations that can charge most electric vehicles to 80% in 20-60 minutes while shoppers browse the warehouse.
July 2 The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.
July 2 Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.