January 6 Measles cases confirmed at four major US airports across country amid peak holiday travel Health officials confirmed measles exposure at four major airports as the CDC reported over 2,000 cases nationwide this year, prompting urgent public advisories.
January 6 Popular grocery store chain uses biometric surveillance on shoppers, raising privacy concerns Wegmans allegedly uses facial recognition to scan its customers, sparking viral privacy concerns and legislative pushback over biometric data collection.
January 6 Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.
January 6 Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery' Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.
January 5 Pack up Christmas like a pro with these 13 storage solutions starting at $10 From stackable bins to rolling cases, these ornament organizers make it easy to decorate and store your holiday decor.
January 5 Chick-fil-A's new frosted sodas, retro cups spark buzz and questions from fans and workers New permanent menu items are an ode to its past, said Chick-fil-A, as a Golden Fan Cup sweepstakes now offers free food for a year. Fans and employees have plenty to say.
January 5 Flu hospitalizations hit all-time weekly high in densely populated state, officials warn New York reports record flu hospitalizations and cases, with a rise of nearly 1,000 in a single week. Health experts urge immediate vaccination as a new variant spreads.
January 5 State launches 'America First' license plate as others unveil patriotic America 250 designs The state of Georgia has launched an "America First" license plate for $90, alongside a commemorative America 250 design. Nine states, including Massachusetts, now offer such plates.
January 5 Café where 'Harry Potter' author penned early novels welcomes visitors again after fire Café owner David Taylor discusses reopening the renovated venue where J.K. Rowling regularly wrote during the late 1990s, highlighting the preserved back room, salvaged table and renewed interest from fans eager to visit a literary landmark.
January 5 Elon Musk shares plan to mass-produce brain implants for paralysis, neurological disease Elon Musk announces Neuralink brain implants will enter "high-volume" production by 2026, helping paralyzed patients control devices with thought.
