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Nationwide US Internet Outage Disrupts Google, Costco, and Major Websites
Massive Internet Outage Hits U.S., Disrupting Google, Costco, and More By Stacy Liberatore for DailyMail.com Updated: 18:50 BST, 18 July 2025 A widespread internet outage struck the U.S. on Thursday, crippling access to major platforms like Google, Costco, and Spotify. Reports began flooding Downdetector around 10:30 AM ET, with thousands of users unable to reach […]
Volcano Threatening 3 Million Americans Hit by 800 Earthquakes; Experts Monitor Eruption Risk
Mount Rainier’s Earthquake Swarm Sparks Volcanic Concerns [Image: Mount Rainier with earthquake graph caption: Nearly 800 earthquakes have struck the volcano in 30 days.] Mount Rainier, Washington’s iconic stratovolcano, has experienced nearly 800 earthquakes in the past month—over 500 in July alone. A single 12-hour swarm accounted for 400 tremors, raising fears that one of […]
Spot the Moustached Man and the Hidden Figure in This Mind-Bending Illusion
The Café Wall Illusion: A Mind-Bending Trick of Perception Discovered in 1979 by neuropsychologist Richard Gregory, the café wall illusion reveals how simple patterns can deceive the human eye. While observing a café near the University of Bristol, Gregory’s team noticed that the alternating black and white tiles on its walls—offset vertically and separated by […]
World’s Fastest Electric Scooter ‘The Turbo’ Hits 100mph, Spurring Safety Concerns
The Turbo: World’s Fastest E-Scooter Sparks Safety Concerns as Speed Hits 100mph Electric scooters, already dubbed a "menace" on UK streets, face fresh controversy as UK-based company Bo unveils The Turbo—a 100mph e-scooter priced at $29,500 (£21,950). This high-speed model, crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum, comes amid growing calls for stricter e-scooter regulations after crashes quadrupled […]
UK Overwhelmed by Largest Ladybird Swarm Since 1976 as Residents Seek Shelter from Invasion
Ladybird Swarm Takes Over UK Amid Heatwave Britons are experiencing an unprecedented ladybird invasion, with swarms so dense that people are sheltering in cars and buildings. Coastal towns like Weston-Super-Mare report "millions" of ladybirds covering beaches, while a cricket match at Lord’s was paused when players were overwhelmed by the beetles. This is the largest […]
Study Finds Strict Parenting More Effective Than Gentle Methods for Child Success
Gentle Parenting vs. Authoritative Parenting: What’s Best for Kids? Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy, but experts warn boundaries matter (file photo). Gentle parenting, a trend popularized by millennial and Gen Z parents, promotes calm communication over discipline, avoiding shouting or using “no.” Celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Alanis Morissette endorse it, focusing on empathy and understanding. […]
‘Dumb’ iPhone: High-Cost Strategy to Cut Screen Time by Ditching Internet, Apps, and Social Media
The Sage Phone: A ‘Dumb’ iPhone Alternative to Combat Smartphone Addiction Struggling with constant screen time? A new device called the Sage phone—a simplified iPhone stripped of internet, browsers, games, and social media apps—aims to help users break free from smartphone addiction. Launched in the UK by U.S. firm Techless, the Sage phone targets both […]
Scientists Discover Thousands of Hazardous Microplastics in Cheese, Prompting Urgent Health Warning
Cheese Lovers Beware: Study Reveals Shocking Levels of Microplastics [Image: Cheese varieties on a platter] Caption: Aged cheeses contain up to 45 times more microplastics than bottled water, a new study warns. Cheese, from creamy brie to sharp cheddar, is a global favorite. But scientists now urge caution, as groundbreaking research reveals alarming microplastic contamination […]
First-Ever Captured Sloth Flatulence: Zoologist’s Breakthrough Footage Makes History
Breaking Wind: Sloths Finally Caught Farting in Viral Video (Approx. 600 words with suggested image placements) [Image suggestion: A baby sloth sitting in a bucket, bubbles rising from its rear. Caption: A baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth makes history with the first recorded sloth fart.] For years, scientists insisted sloths were the unicorns of the animal […]
Massive Alaska Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert, Scientists Warn of Impending Aftershocks
Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska, Sending Shockwaves Worldwide A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Alaska on Wednesday, striking near the Aleutian subduction zone at 12:38 PM local time. The quake triggered immediate tsunami warnings for coastal regions, prompting evacuations as residents fled to higher ground. While Alaska bore the brunt of the shaking, seismic waves […]