Health
What a new U.S. study says about cancer deaths among pilots and flight attendants
A U.S. study found pilots and flight attendants had a higher proportion of cancer deaths, but does not prove cosmic radiation is the cause.
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Business and Finance
Utah ice cream maker Rebel Creamery files Chapter 11 while appealing $23.8 million judgment
Utah ice cream maker Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 14 following a $23.78 million trade dress judgment.
Business and Finance
U.S. cattle herd falls to 86.2 million, putting pressure on beef businesses and buyers
The USDA reported the US cattle herd fell to 86.2 million on Jan. 1, 2026, tightening supplies for ranchers, meat processors, and consumers.
Technology
MouthPad lets users control computers with their tongues — but it costs $1,400
Augmental Technologies launched MouthPad, a $1,400 custom mouthpiece allowing users with limited mobility to control devices with tongue movements.
Business and Finance
2027 Social Security COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data
Social Security Administration 2027 COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data, affecting millions of beneficiaries.
Crime and Justice
11 charged in alleged nationwide marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 unions
Eleven people face federal charges in New York for allegedly operating a massive marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 sham marriages.
Environment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive care in California
The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after more than three weeks of intensive veterinary care.
Technology
Zuckerberg says Meta will put advanced AI tools in people’s hands
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines plans to distribute personal AI tools and the Glimmer open-weight model to billions of users worldwide.
Food and Dining
Cyclospora fears drive shoppers toward farmers markets as lettuce sales fall
In July, US shoppers rushed to local farmers markets for lettuce after a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico cut grocery sales.
Business and Finance
Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales fall
Burger King surpassed Wendy's as the second-largest U.S. burger chain in Q2 2026, driven by an 8.5% increase in same-store sales.