“Megalodon goldfish”: Officials are warning Americans not to release goldfish into the wild, instead encouraging people to rehome them. The gigantic goldfish are wreaking havoc, creating “an invasive problem that can last decades.”
Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing “peak stress” much earlier than older generations, a survey found, with younger Americans citing finances, politics, work and physical health as the top causes of burnout. Most people burn out at around 42 years old — but Gen Z and Millennial adults say their highest point of stress happens at age 25. #genz #millennials #burnout #stress
“There have only been 700 people out of 100 billion humans who have been alive on this planet who have seen this view”: Emily Calandrelli (@The Space Gal) recalls her own trip to space aboard a Blue Origin flight last year, as she prepares to greet Gayle King and her five crew mates when they return to Earth later today after their own journey.
Veteran astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describes the disorienting experience of returning to Earth after an extended stay in space, much like Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who spent nine months aboard the International Space Station. He explains that astronauts struggle with gravity and balance as their bodies re-adjust, often taking months to fully recover physically and mentally: "It takes about three months before they feel like they're back in shape. #space #butchwilmore #suniwilliams #astronaut #ISS #rehab
How has George Clooney’s family reacted to his dyed hair? Tomorrow, Clooney sits down with Gayle King to talk about his role in the new Broadway show, "Good Night, and Good Luck." #georgeclooney #broadway
President Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul U.S. elections that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day across the country. #trump #executiveorder #voting #citizenship
The Education Department will soon begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default, including through wage garnishment for potentially millions of borrowers, the department announced Monday. In the next two weeks, those in default will receive emails informing them of the next steps and urging them to look into repayment options. Wage garnishment notices will be sent out later this summer.
Millions of Americans still do not have REAL IDs, preventing them from boarding flights starting May 7. Now, the TSA is warning those travelers to expect delays — or the possibility of not being cleared through security checkpoints. #tsa #travel #passport #airport
Gayle King and Blue Origin’s all-women crew, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn, make history as they launch into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket. #blueorigin #space #rocket
A Dominican judge ruled that Joshua Riibe, the last person believed to have seen missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki alive, can move freely throughout the country. However, the judge did not decide whether Riibe can have his passport returned, which authorities had confiscated last week. Konanki's parents now believe she drowned and have requested an official declaration of her death. #missing #domicanrepublic #sudikshakonanki
Teahouses and other businesses in the U.S. are bracing for a shortage of matcha. Demand for the bright green powder, imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, has surged in recent years. But the powder is in short supply. And a 24% tariff on Japanese imports is expected to make matcha more expensive. #matcha
Visitors captured the rare and terrifying showdown between an alligator and a crocodile in the Everglades National Park in Florida. #florida #everglades
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally welcomed their replacement crew to the International Space Station after months of delay, marking the start of their long-awaited return home. After a brief handover, Wilmore, Williams and their fellow astronauts will board a SpaceX capsule and return to Earth on Tuesday. #astronaut #spacex #butchwilmore #suniwilliams #space #internationalspacestation
An underwater discovery may yield new clues in a 66-year-old mystery. Last fall, a diver found a car submerged in Oregon's Columbia River. It's believed to be the Martins, a family of five who vanished in 1958 while on a trip to buy a Christmas tree. #discovery #mystery #missing #oregon #river
Delta will now require all checked bags to be checked in at least 45 minutes before takeoff from most airports — and 60 minutes if you are flying from New York’s JFK. The rule only applies to domestic flights. #delta #travel
The U.S. birth rate dropped to a historic low in 2023, as Millenials and Gen Z report not wanting to have kids — and their reasoning has changed from previous generations. #genz #millennials
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s partner of over 60 years, died on Monday at age 82, the country superstar announced. “I can't imagine being with anyone else,” Parton told Gayle King in 2016. #dollyparton
A Los Angeles man was awarded $50 million from a jury on Friday in his case against Starbucks after he suffered life-altering burns when a scalding hot drink spilled onto his lap. His lawyers say the barista failed to secure the lid. #starbucks #lawsuit #news