What eggs, jalapeños, chickens and chameleons have in common this summer: salmonella
The United States is experiencing several major salmonella outbreaks connected to food and pets. Hundreds of people have gotten sick in dozens of stat…
Day: August 6, 2026
FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, drugmaker Moderna…
Highest resolution view of the sun yet reveals magnetic mysteries
The highest resolution views of the sun’s visible surface have revealed whirlpools that could drive solar activity.
Disney and TikTok strike deal to let creators make s with its famous characters
Mickey Mouse could soon be performing the next big TikTok dance trend as Disney looks to embrace the creator community.
An AI model from Meta also hacked another company during testing
Add Meta to the list of companies with AI agents going rogue. An AI model from the parent company of Facebook and Instagram hacked into another compan…
Soccer legend Luís Figo says beleaguered Infantino ‘must go’ as FIFA holds crisis meeting
Soccer legend Luis Figo has publicly said beleaguered FIFA President Gianni Infantino “must go,” piling the pressure on the sport’s chief admini…
What college football and horse racing have in common: Greed wrecking a good thing
On their face, they would seem as far apart on the sport spectrum as tiddlywinks and shot put, but college football and horse racing are more alike th…
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Miami-Dade police responded to gossip blogger Perez Hilton’s home after viewers reported that he appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestre…
Investigations into Epstein’s mysterious New Mexico ranch add pressure on the Justice Department
Investigations into alleged crimes that took place at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch in New Mexico appear to be ramping up, adding more pressure to …
Senate subcommittee obtains Fauci’s phone ahead of contempt vote
A Senate subcommittee investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci has obtained a copy of his iPhone, a spokesperson for the panel’s chair, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson,…
