Big Impact

Is Florida ending vaccine mandates? State legislators are pushing to put an end to vaccine mandates, becoming the first in the country to do so.

Taylor Farms has announced a recall of its salad kit, which was sold in 25 different states. The recall is over undeclared allergens.

A day of mourning was declared in Portugal following the deaths of 15 people after a funicular railway car derailed in Lisbon.

Fans mourn the loss of Rolling Ray, a rapper who shared the story of his disability on social media with his virtual friends and family.

Why is there lightning but no rain? Learn about the weather phenomenon that produces lightning without any moisture or rain in the sky.

The headquarters for Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama. Why is President Trump moving Space Command HQ?

What is the controversy surrounding Oura Ring and its relationship with the Department of Defense, and how will it impact users of the product?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is known for his imposing physique, but a slimmed-down Rock is looking much less boulder-ish.

A 2024 discovery is shocking ocean lovers after it was announced that an orange nurse shark was found swimming in the waters of Costa Rica.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall alert for Country Eggs, LLC, after 18 people were hospitalized due to salmonella.

There is a nationwide recall of dog and cat food in 2025, thanks to potentially contamination. This isn't the first pet food recall of year.

In many cases, residential sewer line problems start quietly with subtle changes that are easy to overlook, like slow drains or unusual noises.

RFK Jr has announced that his agency has a report that will show what causes autism, and he plans to share the report publicly in September.

Production of generic ADHD medication increased to deal with a shortage, but as it turns out, not all medicine produced has been safe.

It may feel like a long time has passed since Americans last received a stimulus check, but there is talk of a fourth stimulus check as well.

Hostess is recalling its popular Ding Dong cakes due to concerns that a mechanical issue with a piece of equipment allowed mold to grow.

If you are injured at Burning Man, do your legal rights still apply? . Dust storms, fire displays, and packed roads create an environment where accidents happen.

For CPG brands, the employee ownership model is more than a financial strategy — it’s a way to link purpose with performance.

Attendees at the 2025 iteration of the Burning Man event were treated to many of Nevada's infamous dust storms — is the festival canceled?.

The shrine to famously impactful presidents throughout U.S. history may have another face joining them: President Donald Trump.

After a massive dust storm hit Arizona, many people have been asking what is a haboob and where else do these massive storms tend to materialize?

If you live in Texas, you may be wondering if the new law regarding cellphones in classrooms applies to you or your kids.

Oklahoma is just one of many states dealing with a teacher shortage, prompting officials to offer Mexican educators visas to come to work.

Donald Trump, a longtime critic of renewable energy, says the U.S. won't approve solar power projects in a departure from previous policies.

A Yosemite Park Ranger said they were fired for hanging a trans flag on El Capitan for two hours while they were visiting the park.

A California resident has tested positive for the plague. Officials believe it happened during a camping trip, where the person was bit by a flea.

Dr. Andrew Pask has been named Chief Biology Officer at Colossal Biosciences, and the company is acquiring Dr. Pask's entire lab.

What caused the Everglades fire in Florida that pushed heavy smoke into the heavily populated Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, creating a hazy view.

A mysterious string of disappearances has been observed in recent weeks, as nearly a dozen kids have gone missing in North Dakota.

Officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of North Carolina's Hatteras Island as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the U.S. Coast.

Consuming any milk from an animal is unethical. Consuming raw dairy milk can have immense further health consequences.

A jury has come to a decision in the Flo Period Tracker lawsuit after users say Meta illegally collected private and personal data from the app.

An Air Canada flight attendant is sharing her pay stub on Reddit to show how much she makes at the airline amid a strike for unfair wages.

Efforts to make New Caledonia a French state were recently thwarted. Where, exactly, is New Caledonia? Details including language, exports, etc.

A hiker on a Tennessee trail was ridiculous enough to touch a wild animal, picking up a rattlesnake that predictably bit him.

A race for bike path mayor in Somerville has a few strong cat candidates who are hoping to become the next mayor of the bike trail.

Rabbits in Colorado appear to have tentacles growing on their faces thanks to a virus, prompting concern and speculation from residents.

The Kiani Preserve is much more than a plot of land — it is a sanctuary where regenerative agriculture takes root, restoring the balance between the earth and the people who tend to it

Is Trump selling Alaska? Speculation mounted after Trump mistakenly called the state "Russia" during a press conference again of a summit.

What's the winter weather forecast for 2026? Inside the Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction for North American's winter weather expectations.