Elon Musk said the US housing shortage could become a national risk if building costs and delays keep rising. He pointed to factory-built housing as a faster, lower-cost fix, while key details about any rollout remain unclear.
The Farmer’s Almanac has published its 2025-26 winter outlook, with region-by-region predictions for temperature, snowfall, and storms. Here’s what the long-range forecast says for parts of the U.S., and what is still uncertain this far out.
A man identified online as a self-described traveler from the year 4413 is drawing attention after sharing a stark message about humanity’s future. What is confirmed is the viral circulation of the video and the claims made in it, while none of the future events described have been verified.
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope gave scientists an unexpected look at how Pluto regulates its temperature. The findings point to haze particles, not surface gases alone, playing a major role in the dwarf planet’s climate.
Gas prices are moving higher again after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs tied to countries buying Venezuelan oil. Analysts say the policy could tighten crude supply and filter down to drivers, though the full effect at the pump is still unclear.
A long-running rumor says Earth will lose gravity for 7 seconds on August 12 because of a planetary alignment. NASA says that will not happen, and there is no scientific basis for the claim.
A 39-year-old Oregon man died after falling into a Yellowstone hot spring basin while reportedly checking the water temperature. Park officials said the incident happened in a closed thermal area near Old Faithful.
A large share of Americans say they are not taking a summer trip this year, with higher prices and financial strain leading the reasons. The slowdown points to a more cautious travel season in 2025.
